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Yamaha WR 250 F - [2005]
This edition of the Yamaha WR 250 F is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha WR 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 2005 WR 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the WR 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 129 kgs (284 lbs) this makes the Yamaha WR 250 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister, give or take 50kg.
The 2005 Yamaha WR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 11 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda NX 500 EFI [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha WR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1988 Honda NT 650 Hawk GT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Yamaha WR 250 F.
The 2005 Yamaha WR 250 F has a Power to weight ratio of 279.8 bhp per ton and 138.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 WR 250 competing with the 1988 Honda NT 650 Hawk GT [304.5 bhp\ton] and the 1990 Honda NT 650 Bros MKII [304.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha WR 250 generating around 138.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1973 Suzuki GT 380 K [163.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1972 Suzuki GT 380 J [163.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha WR 250 F similar in acceleration to the 2013 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs). This Yamaha WR 250 F also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2005 Yamaha WR 250 F and the 1994 Yamaha WR 250 Z
When talking about the performance of the 2005 Yamaha WR 250 F on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Yamaha WR 250 Z (16.2 secs) and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F (16.2 secs).
The 2005 version of the Yamaha WR 250 F has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2005 WR 250 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Yamaha WR 250 F then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird
Engine Capacity: 1137 cc
Top Speed: 188 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.2 secs @ 0 mph
