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Yamaha WR 250 X - [2012]
This edition of the Yamaha WR 250 X is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha WR 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V8 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V8 engine, Supermoto style motorbike includes the Norton C 652 SM International - [1999]
The 2012 WR 250 shares its V8 engine and Supermoto style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Norton C 652 SM International and the 2019 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the WR 250's Supermoto style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2006 Honda XR 250 Motard | 2006cc.2003 Honda XR 250 Motard | 2003cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha WR 250 X in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2012 Yamaha WR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V8 1 cylinder engine produces 30.3 bhp (22 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 17.5 lb-ft (23.7 Nm) @ 8000 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 SH 125 I [8.8 lb-ft (11.9 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 2000 Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius II has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Yamaha WR 250 X.
The 2012 Yamaha WR 250 X has a Power to weight ratio of 206.1 bhp per ton and 119.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 WR 250 competing with the 2000 Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius II [230.9 bhp\ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius [230.9 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 119.0 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 1995 Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder [144.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Yamaha FZ 400 R [143.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha WR 250 X similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki ER-4 n (17.9 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Limited Edition (17.9 secs). This Yamaha WR 250 X 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 2012 Yamaha WR 250 X and the 1994 Yamaha WR 250 Z
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Yamaha WR 250 X 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 2022 Yamaha WR 250 F (16.2 secs).
The 2012 version of the Yamaha WR 250 X has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2012 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 2012 Yamaha WR 250 X then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
