Safari vs IMS Tank For the WR250R 

I’m glad I found you Solid for this, I was scrolling for a bit looking for someone I could trust about a comparison between these two tanks

I rode my WR with a Safari from UK to Magadan and rarely wanted more fuel even though my travel buddy had a larger IMS tank on his DRZ400 - he just carried more fuel, more of the time. Tempted by IMS but will still with Safari because it is smaller and neater on the bike. Extra weight undermines the best qualities of the WR!

Thanks for the comparison and warning about the bracket. I think the safari is best for Idaho and looks better in my opinion. I'll put a rotopax mount on the top rack for extended range but will usually use it for a water can. Btw the safari is $175 more expensive in the US. Cheers brother

I have had the Safari tank on my wr for years with plenty of drops and no problems. I did one section of the TAT where fuel was almost an issue across the Nevada desert. Fuel light came on 20 miles from the station, appromixmatley 200 miles. Based on Andrew Carleton's comments, I would stick with Safari.

I visited the Safari factory today to pick up my tank. Great aussie small business

Thank you! Great concise info

I have owned 2 18L IMS tanks and one safari tank. Both my IMS tanks leaked from the fuel pick up bungs in the wings of the tank. IMS replaced the first but when the second did it I asked for a refund. And they were great about that too. Great company to deal with. Wish the tank was designed different. The safari has been great but left the range lacking. I added a camel Tank. It adds 6L that hangs on the back left of the bike. So now I have 20L but it has cost me around $1000 But when you need to go 500km between fills what are you to do.

Thanks for the vid COS. I just installed the IMS tank to my WR. Installation was a breeze and heaps of clearance with the B&B radiator guard. Filled with fuel and oh no.. fuel leak around the brass fitting on the right side tank wing. Can't be tightened as the brass fitting spins as you turn the nut. Glad you have had better luck than me. Waiting to hear back from the supplier with warranty claim. No riding for me this weekend..sigh

Hey buddy great video ,,One of my buddies have the IMS 5 gallon tank works great on long rides ( where we have to carry a gas can ) He didn't ride safe my motorcycle brother ,,,LIKED ( thumbs up )

I'm looking at these two options currently, but the IMS is now $800+, where the Safari is still under $600. I'm trying to figure out which to go for. I know I want more range than stock, but I'm not sure whether I can justify the IMS (both price difference and whether realistically I need the extra range). I've only just got the WR and want to do longer trips, while the idea of buying Australian with the Safari is also a bit of a bonus.

Good job on the videos, keep them coming :)

I would use a bit of hdpe plastic between the radiator and tank rather than the foam or in addition to it. You can stick it on with some good quality double sided adhesive. Cheers

I have the ims. Clearance around the rad was not good so i got the engine nice and hot then jammed a wooden wedge between the tank and the rad guard to push it out and thermoset it away. It worked. Leave the engine running for a while to get the plastic hot. I did it a couple of times again after a ride to make sure and its taken a new set with plenty of clearance now. I am getting over 500 k's range bare. Kitted out remains to be seen. Love my wr . Its such a well engineered bike for the money. The only slight bummer is the low fuel light comes on a tad early but what does it matter if you can see how much fuel you have left. I would not recomend just putting a rub strip/patch on the tank . It will eventually fail. I have b and b guard. You could file a bit off the guard but try thermosetting it first before you get drastic. I dont like the fact that the left hand shield is not snug scribed to the tank but it works. Well worth the money though and no leaks.

Where did you buy the IMS from? How much was shipping if you bought from US or off the IMs website?

Would your Giant Loop tank bag fit the Safari as well as the IMS tank? Also , are the ergonomics the same in terms of knee placement? Thanks, Bob

I realized that you said "if your doing long adventures, the ims tank has the edge" and I was thinking the ims only has 1 more gallon. I could purchase the rotopax 1.75 gallon to equal 5.45 of fuel for long multi day adventures.

HMMMMM yes same problem here who ever fitted my tank did the same with the top bracket may I ask what bits you had to replace to fit the IMS tank and were they expensive .cheers mate great vid though I wish you did a installation vid

Hello CoS, i love your channel. Just a quick question; Does the transparent tanks cause the petrol vaporize in summer dramatically? Or have you ever experience a noticable decrease in fuel level in the tank due to parking under the sun or noticed more consumption riding all day in the desert? Since the fuel subjected directly to the sun light, this transparent tanks puzzles me. Please pretty please take your time to answer, because i really want to get to the bottom of this :) Transparent or not Transparent, that is the question. - HamletADV

Great vid COS, does the Safari tank include a new Oring for the fuel pump or did you just re use your old one?

Hi, on my stock WR i have from Flatland - aluminium Radiator Guard. Do you know when a change to a bigger tank (IMS or Safari) it will fit or can i have some issues. One more question - what about IMS but 3gal tank

the stock tank, is it 2L reserve? i cant seem to find that information anywhere

Can't see your old Safari tank on Gumtree yet. How much will you be listing it for?

hey! thanks for the video! im looking for a light bike like drz 400 or wr250 for long trail rides, what do you think about these two ?

Fuel economy question. I have a 250XT "Serow" here in the Philippines. On my last trip, 2-up, with full hard luggage, we got 80-90 miles per gallon US. Your only getting a max of 59mpg (450km in 17.8L) Why such a difference? Their both Yamaha fuel injected 250's and we were heavy loaded. ? I wish IMS made a tank for the XT250.

Did you have to remove the subframe to fit the ims I just bout one for my 18 wr450 an attempted to fit it today Id be rooted if I could get it to work

Is there a safari tank for the teneree 660

@chroniclesofsolid What is the brand of handlebar protectors with fold out mirrors on your WR250R

Use a strip or two of inner tube glued to the guard or the tank.

I am ordering a translucent see through safari tank, on the web site it has it labeled as 'translucent white'. was yours labeled as 'translucent white' when you ordered.

Hi, you forgot to mention about safari's fairing that can go with their tank www.safaritanks.com.au/home/news/185-trailzone-yamaha-wr250r-project-bike www.offroadexplorer.com/bikes-2/project-bikes/yamaha-wr250r-tenere-project-bike/

Nice info on the tanks. I has a 16 wr250r and I found that you can not use the cross brace tank support bracket - safari supply with the force radiator guards.