Yamaha WR250R First Ride and Impression (The Perfect Motorcycle)
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love this video, just bought a dual sport and i’m really excited after watching this
Sir...yes, because this video was extremely well done mate...so ,sir...
I just bought a 2016 with 5000km on it. Added bits...
Im only using it to explore, saving me diesel on my Toyota Troopy... but it was an informed decision, with reliability and resale value high up.
The more I hear from people like yourself...the more I love my new wr... and I pick it up next few days... I haven't even ridden it yet. Lo.
Yam: revs the wr*
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Me: yes, yes it is
The dual sport moto: "I will take you anywhere, eventually."
Heavy emphasis on the “eventually”
CRF250L here and I feel this one
Xt250 here and I can assure you eventually is an understatement 😂
@@nicksmith4808 I'm in the KLR and tw200 realm. That said I just picked up the new tiger 900 and I must say I love the middle weights
@@johnb8440 I want to get a crf300l next and keep both. The xt is just perfect for what I do in the woods and a lot of mountain and hill climbs and such
Yammie going full "be a man and enjoy the f**ing bike, it's not a car"
What is this from?
Poppin' a like for Papa Yam and the off-road life. Can't speak for everyone, but I'd love to see everything from tiny dirt bikes to thiccc ADVs on this channel.
Same. I like sport and naked bikes, but it's hard not to love you the bikes that can do everything. It helps that I'm a very outdoors oriented person.
The dirt/bug on the lens is driving me nuts lol
all i could look at lol
@@bgibbs699 your mom is all I could look at
@@caseyjones1522 Because she's so big you literally can't see anything else.
@@melangeken that azzz though
New channel feature " Rider Vision"
I own a 2021 WR250R and for the last 5 months that I’ve had it it truly has been the love of my life. I live in Colorado and I take that thing to work, dual trails, back roads, flat open country. I couldn’t be more happy with my bike. I’ve had no issues with it so far. Maintenance is so minimal especially since it’s a dual. Truly a bike to commend for its awesomeness.
Did you upgrade to the Seat Concepts seat or are you still using the stock seat?
@@michaelm.3641 stock seat
It’s a 2020 WR, they discontinued them for 2021. Any bikes they are still selling are 2020 leftovers.
@@toprankin1973 sooo you tellin me I bought a “2021” but it’s actually a 2020....
@@steveh1510 i live down in fountain by Fort Carson. Use to live on but since been living off base for a few years now. To be honest with everyone tho. I just recently got into a motorcycle accident riding my bike near the end of March. And it wasn’t pretty for me at least. And I haven’t seen the bike really but it’s not looking so good.
Love your enthusiasm for dual sports. That's it exactly... fun bikes that go anywhere you point them. They lack the seriousness of high-powered street or adventure bikes, and that is precisely why they are so much fun!
Finally! So glad you got a WR. I ride dual sport and have been waiting for you to start exploring the dual sport world in your vids. I hope there’s a lot more like this to come on the channel. Congrats!
My CRF450RL is going to be at the dealership in about three weeks, can't wait to just screw around and have fun and go anywhere in Washington State :)
Absolutely in love with mine. 2020 WR250R.
2018 reporting in here. Dropped it 1000x and all I broke were the mirrors and a clutch perch. Easy fixes and now it's lightened (exhaust/stay) and mildly tuned. Totally changed the bike, do it!
I just bought one for my first bike to ride around the family farm and logging trails. Watching this review makes me very happy with my purchase.
Love this review. You are right, dual sports are the essence of what motorcycles are about; simple, fun, slightly uncomfortable and the ability to do whatever you want.
Love the part where Yammie goes off the highway at 45 miles an hour into the gravel and back out into the highway unscathed. Try that on a street bike...LMAO!
Ha ha the entrance to the trail i ride the most goes from a perfectly paved road to a rocky dirt road abruptly. There is no better feeling than taking the bike at 40+ over that transition.
Makes me feel like Rossi and the Dukes of Hazzard.
Try going faster than 55mph on the freeway
@@jonathanesqueda3452 I hit 85 on mine stock. So 76ish realistically.
Even geared 14/51 instead of the stock 13/43 I can hit 65 no problem.
@@jonathanesqueda3452 Did you even watch the video?
@@jonathanesqueda3452 on the road there is no point going over the speed limit at all and this would keep up with road speeds just about anywhere. if you like sports bikes thats cool and all but no need to hate on dual sports riders, it's likely they have a very different perspective of hobby riding then you do (lots of off road/trail riding) and thats fine.
We are both on 2 wheels lets just appreciate eachother.
I thought it was an awesome review! I'm glad you are showing additional variety on the channel showing what people are missing out on.
Super stoked to see what you do with yours the wr250r/x community is quite strong glad to have another in the family
I've had a WR250R for a number of years and I absolutely love it! I love it so much that I just picked up a low mileage WR250X super moto. That bike is a blast also!
Have a WR and love it! Great to see the dual sport vibe sneaking in to the channel and to hear so much positivity on it. Once you get to those mods, you've got a good list but a lot of guys also change the gearing a little to help with the torque, which you'll appreciate on those trails. Cheers!
Papa, we love dual sports. Plz make more dual sport content❤️
I currently own an ‘18 wr250r and I love it. And I have more fun on this thing than I did on my r6. Was thinking about trading it for a crf450L for more power but honestly, it’s not needed. Change the seat, gas tank, chain/sprocket, tires and you got yourself a fantastic dual sport. Truly one of the best ever made.
My first bike was a 1987 Yamaha XT350. Great around town! Great for flying down dirt roads! Never had more fun on a bike.
Nice review! I have had some GREAT times on my WRR. Day rides, multi-day rides, camping from it and just plain old joy rides. You hit on the high points of it and you did a good job of describing how to see it's limitations. It's my only bike and that happens to fit my lifestyle, but it also makes a great compliment to your 'quiver' if you have more than one. Certainly, it covers several levels, as you said Yammie. It has the newbie covered, it has the first time dirt rider covered--with room to grow as you get better, it is a great around town bike (albeit with high seat height). It is cheap to buy, cheap to own, dead reliable, highly capable in the duel sport market. Sad that they discontinued it, but I hold out hope that there is a WR300R coming with the updated styling that you talk about, euro 5 emissions, etc.
Finally Reppin your dual sport booiiiiissss!! Thanks Yam 🍠
Hell yeah!
Dirt or death!
Finally!!
Ya know why I watch this dudes channel? Because I trust his opinion for some reason. Well done Yammie.
I'm very excited to see your future dual sport videos. I have a DRZ400E and it by far the funnest motorcycle I have ever ridden over any sport bike, sport tourer or ADV bike. Taking a turn at 90mph on a track is exhilarating but climbing boulders at 5mph is more. Not to mention how much better and safer of a street rider it can make you.
I just got a WR with some amazing mods including a gear down upgrade and I’m in love!!! 4.7 gallon tank to get deeper into the back country and some protection and there’s no stopping the love now
I love starting off a morning with new yammy
I have the new 2021 klx 300s and I’ve never had so much fun before. Long live duel sports!
I’ve been riding dirt bikes for a while but I’m turning 16 soon and I’m so excited to start riding on the street and I have been enjoying watching your videos
We need more vids on this bike. You are right on with your perception of this bike. I will be hunting for one soon.
Agree!!! It's a great bike. I can't actually recall another single cylinder 250 4 stroke that produces 30 hp with the amazing service intervals of this bike, coupled with the adjustable suspension, this is an amazing little bike.
I just got a new WR250R this Friday. Super pumped! Its an awesome bike :D
loving the dual sport content, Keep it coming Yam!
I absolutely love my wr! R.I.P. Wr250r... you will be missed!!!
I love the dual sport content! Keep it up. I just picked up a wr250r today
My first and current bike is a 2007 wr450, I absolutely love that bike and daily it to work.
I just bought one last week,I love it
I just got my m1 and bought this as my first bike. I love it so far!
I just bought a 2017 wr250r and I love it so far. I plan on making it a lightweight ADV bike, but I'm enjoying it as is currently.
I LOVE my WR. I also have a Duc Srambler Italia..
I like not being limited to the road and discovering new places .
Yammie! For what it’s worth I love dual sports! And I love your channel! I started watching last year at the start of Covid, and you seriously got me through some tough times and pushed me to take the MSF And get my own bike! (A versys 300) I would want to be your best friend if I lived in Austin, I also have a fender guitar tattoo on the inside of my right arm! Anyways, love your channel. God bless you all
I just bought a 2020 WR last week as well. That bike is so fun. I’ve put about 100 miles on it so far but I’m babying mine until I get to 1000 miles
Just bought this bike. Easily the most fun bike I've ever owned.
I'm soooooo with you! WR = FUN!
I love the idea of one of these. I've started to "scramble" my 650x and the guys at my local trails are always blown away seeing a cafe bike with street tires bumbling down the trail. My next bike will be a dual sport.
Yes, a dual sport video! Love it. I have a plated xr400 to compliment my road bikes. Been looking at one of these for a while too.
I love my XT250. I have short legs and it fits me so well. I ride it every where. I get more looks and comments about this bike then either one of my Harley's. This is the bike that I always wanted since I was a teenager. Now that I'm in my 60's I am having so much fun with it.
How tall are you
@@marshallbowen1928 I'm 5'5 with a 28" inseam.
I dig it!! Glad to see you riding uprights.
I have a zx10 but would love to add a dual sport and a cruiser to my collection one day. Goals!
I've 2017 tuono 1100 rr and 2018 r1.
Looking to add rebel 1100 and enduro 690r to the collection one day.
It would be so nice to have a bike for each ride.
My first motorcycle and I will probably keep it forever
Same!
Same here
I love mine and plan to keep it forever.
Just got my first WR yesterday for a lil bday thing! Love it so much
@@nickmcmillen1610 it only gets better 😈
I live in England 🇬🇧 and recently bought the baby brother WR125X. I'm a Beginner at 51 but went out on for 2nd time last Sunday and really Enjoyed it. So Happy i bought it. Also discontinued in Uk now. Duel Sport/Super Moto is where my heart ❤ is 😎
As a WR owner, I endorse this endorsement!
It is a really flexible and relatively affordable first bike platform, and with relatively simple mods can be a lightweight ADV bike, an urban hooligan supermoto, a single track capable street bike, etc. The KTM 350 EXC-F is certainly more capable, but for almost TWICE the price, it effing ought to be. I have beat mine up a lot learning to ride trails, and without a truck and/or trailer, dual sport is the only way to learn!
Enjoy your new ride Papa Yam!
I rode an old clapped out example of one of these when I took my MSF advanced course. Can confirm it is actually pretty fun to ride around on.
I hope they bring it back in a 300-350 range and keep it light and awesome.
@MassCityMadman yup. I think yamaha already has a 321 (mt03) they could probably tune up for an awesome dual sport bike.
@MassCityMadman yes :)
Yammie: I bought the WR cause I wanted one
Yammie on the podcast: I looped the WR so I can’t give it away anymore
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I guess both statements are true.
Yammie email: “I wanted you to get to pick your own bike so it is $6000 instead of a WR”
I’ve always called my WR, “The Grin Machine.” Great to see Noob get it.
I think most people miss the true purpose of “adventure” bikes. Yami included.
I don’t currently own or simp for ADV bikes... But I think they have a good place in the market.
They are touring bikes that have a bit of capability to take you off road. They’re meant to be comfortable tourers that can possibly take you down a fire road or 2.
Some ADV bikes are more off road biased (T7) than others. But all are meant to give a decent road experience over off-road.
I think the uninformed consumer is why the ADV market gets a bad wrap. They think their 450lb ADV will be able to single track and climb gnarly hills... Which of course is not the case.
Oh damn it’s cyclecruza number 2. Now you need a yam moto van.
I only ride dual sports. Love em.
Love it. Great revview. Want one for exactly the reasons you gave. Lightweight, on and off road capabilities and to have the ability to go anywhere like on a mountain bike - just like when I was younger. Thanks for your sincere review. 👌😎
I have the little brother of the WR 250R, the WR 125R and it is a really fun bike and I enjoy it a lot!
Thank you for doing my bike. I love mine.
I've got a tw200, under powered but seriously fun. Huge tires give it good grip off road but on road it can lean very far. I've actually dragged pegs with it which is insane on a duel-sport.
After my first year of riding I have been considering picking up something to go off-road with. Yam makes a solid case for the WR.
Get the drz, they haven't changed the design in 20 years so they're fairly cheap new and any mod that you could think of has been done already. And the parts availability is unmatched
Love it. Can't wait to see more WR content. Grew up on a crappy honda 80cc. Then 30 years later got my 1st road bike Svart. 401. .. Need a WR in my stable.
Great video... I agree with everyone of your points. You understand what the bike was truly made for and all of his advantages. I bought a 2020 WR250R a year ago and did a bunch of mods myself. It's in supermoto form now. I can convert it back in 30 minutes. I got real dirt tires for it street legal DOT Kendas. That thing will amaze you after getting real tires and changing the gearing a little. By the way got your gas cap on upside down I did the same thing. Keep it real bro.
Did you change gearing when you did the super moto conversion?
This is the bike I'm looking for.
I enjoy the dual sport content. It's the treason I found your channel, when looking for info on a drz400.
I have a Wr250r. I’ll be honest I’ve never been too interested in your channel but this really piques my interest. I enjoy learning about sport bikes but it’s just not my scene. I’ll own a sportbike one day but I went from the Harley cruiser life to a Wr250r and I couldn’t be happier.
Awesome that you got a WR...
Cheers from south Austin bro !! I’ve always wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle and I might get one because of you 😂 😅
I love my wrr. Best bike I have owned so far. I do sometimes miss my weestroms highway manners though
I’ve a DR650SE and it’s awesome, did all the essential things ( re - jetted, suspension, seat, exhaust, 20 litre tank etc ) and its awesome. It’s My 1st bike, thought about the WR250 but it cost a bit more, and I eventually want go around Australia
Since it got the Yammie seal of approval I got my 300L deposit back and bought a WR. Zero regrets and saved a ton of money.
You forgot to mention the wr250r has a street bike engine, which is why the service intervals are so long & why it runes so smoothly
I've been looking at the WR450 as my next bike for a while now... looks so much fun!
Great video by the way - just got back from an off-road trip from sequoia National Forrest to Yosemite on one of these. 350 miles of Offroad / trail ecstasy. Great bike. You can whip it like a bad mule and it just takes it in stride.
I started on a Lambretta in 1992 but bought a Svartpilen in 2019. I've been planning on buying a T7 this summer but recently decided I want a lighter bike for all the same reasons I bought the Svart. Shopping for a WR250R or equivalent now. Good on you mate!
I love this bike so much. I've ridden it in the rocky mountains, motocross (fun on ramps and jumps etc. not competitive), forest trails, city commuting, and highway to get where I need to go without a trailer.
You'll never compete with full off road and motocross bikes, but if you're going for fun you won't suffer much either.
Maintenance is trivial, spend more time riding less time working on it.
Great video, spot on about low end torque compared to 400, buuuuut the rpm on this bike goes much higher and the power band stretches well so you get used to keeping the revs higher and you'll rarely feel short on juice. 😉
happy to see you enjoying a dual sport, i ride my crf 250 rally twice as much as my zx6r.
Love my wr. Subscribed!
I’m going to ride a used one tomorrow. I own a 2017 GS Adventure, but having very little off-pavement experience, I find it somewhat intimidating, though I’m progressing. So the big bike doesn’t stop me, but it does slow me down and make me think twice a lot.
The little WR250R is so light and with such great suspension that I feel like I could learn a lot on it, and honestly just bop around to different off-pavement locations fairly close by. I’ll keep the GSA for longer rides that might involve gravel and moderate 2-track, and for 2-up riding.
yes Yam, drive the demand up. just picked mine up in February
You should keep posting updates as you mod your WR250R! I always love getting new ideas for mods for my WR.
Dual sport vid, YESSSS!!!
I just got a WR250R! Second gear pinned, it will go up anything 😎
I doo like these dual sports broo keep doing the great stufff
APPRECIATE IT❤❤
This video made me subscribe, please do more duel sport content
I have the 2020 model. I did some upgrades and got the Zeta hand guards with integrated blinkers, intergrated tail light package from SR moto and also a lower seat from seat concepts. Looks and feels much better and the new seat is much more comfortable, dropped it 3/4 inch. Those giant blinkers and taillight had to go. It is great bike and very happy with my purchase!
How tall are you im 5'6" and thinking about getting the same seat how much of a difference did it make?
@@elpockrandt7908 I am 5”10, the seat dropped it I believe 3/4 of inch according to the description on their website, which made some differences and it feels better/safer, nearly to the arch of my foot but not flat footed, so about half of my foot which is enough, better than nearly tip toeing like prior to the seat, but even after seating on it for day or two the shocks loosened up a little and dropped a bit. It Works for me but for your height I would say you might need more. There is also something called the Yamaha link which drops it some more, and can also do a factory lowering of the forks I believe for a little more downsize! I only did the seat and worked enough for me but might add the link at some point. I still need to research on it because I forgot if their is any affects of adding it, but the seat lowered just enough for me though! I would definitely lower it though because it feels too high originally, and I wouldn’t take it past 55-60mph at that height even with my adjustment I take it easy and mainly ride the hills and just the city no highway, just feels to sketchy on the highway with those tires and and being so tall. But I love the bike and looks cherry with the upgrades I did. Ride safe!
I know you posted this video 2 years ago. I'm 62. I started riding mostly dirt bikes when I was a young teen. Although I'm sure dirt bikes & DS from the 70's & 80's didn't have nothing on what they have today. Although I had seat/standing time & darn near sitting on the fuel tank at times. Just the way you rode them old 2 cycles. YZ's & RM's. I'm sure RM stood for Radical Mother. Over the years I got into street bikes. K-frame 550's, 750's etc.. Then cruisers. The bike I have now is a low mileage V-Star 1100. It's a fine bike & I'm sure I'll keep that one. But at my age I just don't do a lot of long weekend rides anymore. I just commute to & from work or town. About 20 miles round trip. Been looking online at used WR's because they don't make them anymore. I'd like to get one & I'm sure I will. I think it will suit me fine for commuting and if I leave my driveway to the west. I have miles and miles of gravel roads to ride on. If I go camping I think I can get it in the back of my E250 van a lot easier then a 800lb cruiser. What tires would you recommend for mostly street riding, gravel roads & mild trail riding? I just hope a bike like that don't give me the false idea that I'm still young. Because to be honest with you. Back in my dirt bike days. I liked flying them (jumping them) more then riding them. Got Air? Lol. Thank you. Donnie. PS. For street riding. Should I add a steering damper if they make one for a WR?
Check your camera next time.
Loved the video! Insightful and entertaining
This is what I’d want. I live in the country, lots of land and woods. My commute to work is 15 minutes 90% empty backroads. Man that would be such a good time no matter where I’m going with it.
I had a WR and it was at another level among this class of bike.
Loved my wr250 but now have the 2020 husky 701 and it’s even better, power, nice components and still light
definitely agree with the part about being uncomfortable. what's the point of getting out of a car just to complain about the wind and rain? the open air is what makes motorcycling magical embrace it
Well Yammie, you got me on an R3 back in 2016, after an upgrade, 5 years consisting of a couple suspensions and eating it once or twice, now I need to hop back on the low CC train n grab a WR250R.
Check out the new KLX300. Very similar to the WR, but has more torque and more street friendly suspension and seat height
I just bought a KLX 230 for my first bike and I friggin love it
More Dual Sport content Yammie. Ride some trails.
I love dual sport content! Just spent the day at the badlands on a buddies wr.
I own both a GS adventure bike and a WR dual sport. I started my off roading with the GS and GS trophy riders going places most wouldn’t approve of taking big ADV bikes. The WR was my Segway to a true dirtbike. I wish I’d of bought a true dirtbike after a year on it, but it’s still such a great bike that I don’t want to switch to a high maintenance dirtbike yet.
I have the same 2 bikes, so fun
The wr250x reminds a lot of the old Honda xl250 degrees... I’ve driven both and they share the same power feel AND suspension feel, awesome bikes!