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Yamaha WR F

SPECS

ENGINE
Capacity 250cc
Type Single cylinder,
four-stroke, DOHC, four-valves
Bore & stroke 77 x 53.6mm
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Cooling Liquid
Fueling EFI
Transmission Six-speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Final drive Chain
PERFORMANCE
Power Not Given
Torque Not Given
Top speed 145km/h (claimed)
Fuel consumption 6.9L/100km
(measured)
ELECTRONICS
Type Not applicabe
CHASSIS
Frame material Aluminium
Frame type Semi double cradle
Rake 26.1 degrees
Trail 114mm
Wheelbase 1446mm
SUSPENSION
Type Yamaha
Front: USD telescopic fork,
adjustable compression, rebound
and spring preload,
310mm travel
It gives away plushness and stability Rear: Monoshock, adjustable
preload, compression and
for sharpness and hyperactivity rebound, 318mm travel
WHEELS & BRAKES
Wheels Aluminium, spoked
Front: 21 Rear: 18
Tyres Metzeler Six Day
and simply lacking a bit of torque. Once back way and is strong. It starts well, though it pays Front: 90/90-21 54M
Rear: 130/90-18 69M
closer to sea level, riding at the Watagans State to have the throttle open to the little mark on Brakes Nissin
Forest in NSW, the engine is a powerhouse. I the throttle housing for best results. Front: Single 250mm disc, dual-
don’t need any more power in the tight bush, Overall, the 2019 WR250F is hard to fault if piston caliper
most of us don’t, though I would like it coming you are after a hard-charging bush bike, and Rear: Single 245mm disc,
on a bit smoother than the WR provides. it can do paddock duties, too. It is a departure single-piston caliper
When arriving at a corner that little bit too from the traditional WR250F, though, in DIMENSIONS
fast, though, the WR is incredible at helping that it gives away plushness and stability for Weight 118kg (kerb, claimed)
Seat height 965mm
you deal with it. Quality brakes – both feel and sharpness and hyperactivity. How Yamaha Width 825mm
power-wise – and that excellent steering means continues the direction of this bike will be Height 1280mm
you can wipe off speed, then just turn it and interesting, and I look forward to finding out Length 2165mm
make it. The ergonomics are great, too, thanks for myself with the all-new 2020 WR250F that’s Ground clearance 325mm
Fuel capacity 7.5L
to the MX lineage, meaning you can get right on its way to AMCN soon. SERVICING & WARRANTY
up the front of the seat when you need to, and With the 2020 version nigh, there are some Servicing First: 1000km or
standing up feels natural for my 178cm height. deals to be had on the outgoing model, if you one month
The bike’s dash is good, the sidestand is a can find a dealer with one, that is! If you do, Minor: 3000km/three months
little needle-like, but tucks nicely out of the have a chat – it’s an excitement machine! Major: 5000km/six months
Warranty Three months,
parts only
YAMAHA WR F BUSINESS END

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