Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr250f. Yamaha Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr125r
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
110 km/h
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
Yamaha Wr250f
8.5/10
"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."
Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Valve checks every 25 hours
−Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
−Higher ongoing maintenance costs
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