The Capability of the Yamaha XT250 & WR250R 

Thanks Craig! it's a good bike to develop your skills on. I've learned a lot. The bike has never been the limiting factor.

Definitely!

Probably with one hand!! 🍺

Thanks for that comment! Victoria and I joke that we've sold a lot of Yamaha's over the years. We both love ours and are not supported or compensated by the company in any way! ha ha That was a couple of good days of riding in that video.

@@AdventuresWithMe00 😁👍

Thanks David!

The same. I sold Wr250 ‘09, but xg250 ‘04 (xt250 brother) still with me. It s lower, lighter, better on low rpm for my wood trails) for long distance rides i bought DL650XT V-Strom.

We have some good spots in New England, even if they are a little hidden.

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Thanks Guy!

she's a good friend, but not my lady. :)

Thanks for the comment!

Man. XT250 is the beast for you 100%. If you have NO experience riding, be careful with the torque and the weight will be something to get used to, but it's not a heavy bike at all compared to most others and it can handle quite a bit. More than you'll be able to throw at it in the next few years. Not currently running trail, but when I did I rode for probably 30-60mins on road, then 2-3 on trail, then another 30-60 back on the road and it handled that with no problems at all. Beat it up pretty good too lol. I've ridden it in mud, snow, as long as you're reasonably mindful it's an excellent bike overall and a FANTASTIC starter bike that still has the guts to handle a little pushing. There's room to grow on it for sure.

@@Doorsfan13 I appreciate the input, after looking at the Honda 300, and the Kawasaki, I feel like the Yamaha will be the best fit, this spring I’ll have to put my money where my mouth is.

Never had an issue but the bike is not meant for a 200 lb + rider as it will overwhelm the stock suspension. Cogent Dynamics makes an aftermarket suspension kit for the XT that can solve for that as well as allow the bike more easily conquer technical terrain. I’ve added the kit to this bike and it has made a noticeable improvement.

I run 2 psi down from mfg spec (Rear 20/Front 23) on the XT 250 while in the dirt - gives a bit more traction and sure-footedness. On the pavement (Rear 22/Front 25).

@@DualsportChic TY 🙏

We were riding right along the Housatonic River. Beautiful road, goes on for miles.

Yeah, we have them all over the place in the Northeast...just takes a little looking and exploring.

What does that mean?

@@AdventuresWithMe00 Turn signal was on!!!

Not a dude! 👩🏻‍💼

@@jedeckert8912 WRONG

I haven't researched it, but maybe you could lower a WR with lowering links and sliding the forks down into the triple tree?

Just my two cents here. I have a buddy who is 6'3 who had a wr250r, great bike. I rode it a few times and quickly figured out that at 5'7 the WR was not for me. I have had a KLX 250, it was ok. For the last 9 years I've been on a crf250L. The seat height is great. I put on some mods to increase the power. I've had tons of fun on it. If the WR was the same height, I would have gone with that. I don't think you can lower the WR down to the 250L's level, I could be wrong on that though.

You can get a lowering link as well as a low seat by Seat Concepts. Still not sure if it will be low enough for you, but it would make a big difference

It's background not foreground, so only added to the video. He can't talk all the time...

Good tip!