Yamaha Xt600 vs Yamaha Wr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt600 vs Yamaha Wr250r. Yamaha Xt600: 45 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 176 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xt600
Yamaha Wr250r
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
176 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,500 rpm
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
176 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Simple DIY-friendly mechanics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Vibration above 80mph
−Carb diaphragms age badly
−Fork seals leak frequently
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
