Yamaha WR250R Off Road Test Ride and Review: Gravel Roads and Muddy Singletrack

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My buddy was kind enough to lend me his Yamaha WR250R to take out and test in the woods on some gravel roads, OHV trails, and singletrack. They may have discontinued the Yamaha WR250R, but it's still a top-tier choice for those looking for a bulletproof reliable dual sport motorcycle that's very capable on gravel, mud, and other surfaces. I got to do a ton of WR250R trail riding and exploring the forest on gravel roads and really got a good sense of the Yamaha WR250R off road performance. This off road test ride and Yamaha WR250R review covers all my thoughts on on and off road performance, highway riding, whether or not it's a good beginner bike, and some of the coolest WR250R mods you can make to make this dual sport bike even more capable and faster both on and off the road. I had a fantastic time making this WR250R test ride and review for you. I hope you enjoy it!
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@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/3tYzpXq Amazon: amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork DitR Storefront on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/dorkintheroad Save 20% on Gaia GPS Premium with this link: www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=dork Dork in the Road’s Riding Gear Picks on RMATV/MC: bit.ly/3t8fgOC Dork in the Road’s Dual Sport Mods on RMATV/MC: bit.ly/3yzVuws Dork in the Road’s Adventure Bike Mods on RMATV/MC: bit.ly/3zGFHxg

@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999 2 года назад

Ahhhhh, too bad 👍👍👍

@phillipbatho3213 2 года назад

I love taking my WR250R to dual sport rides and making KTM and Husky owners question their choices in life.😆

@MichaelBrowers 2 года назад

As a 59 year old with questionable riding skills, my stock 2020 WR250R is the most fun I’ve had on a motorcycle in a long time. You hit it when you said “confidence inspiring”.

@robpinter5431 2 года назад

I have had my WR for a few years now, great little bike when done up as a ADV bike, seat concepts seat, Safari tank, rear and side racks and 14/49 sprockets, to slightly lower the gearing and make 6th more usable on the highway. Just need to remember that the engine loves to rev up high.

@soilsmanadv6673 2 года назад

I love the coverage of dual sports and your views. Thank you "Duck Fan" for allowing Dork to give us the review of your "Hot Rod".

@toddkurtz7635 2 года назад

I have owned about 10 Japanese dual sports over the last 25 years. The wr250r has been the best. I give it the edge over the drz400s, which I owned 2 of, mainly for being lighter, fuel injected and having firmer suspension. The only bike that beats the wr250r is my current bike, a 2017 KTM 500excf which I bought new 5 years ago and it has been as bulletproof as any Japanese bike I've had.

@kturn5953 Год назад

Rev that bike up! Slip the clutch climbing hills to stop bogging the engine. It wasn’t that the bike can’t climb hills, it’s that you kept it at such a low RPM. That bike easily climbs even without engine mods and sprockets, but you gotta be willing to ring it out a little. Love your videos, so this critique is simply in defense of the majestic and wonderful WR250R 🏍️ Great vid!

@jonwoodworker 2 года назад

Nice review DITR. I wish people would stop calling small bore duel sports, "beginners bikes." How many people have spent loads of money on a heavy adventure bike thinking they can take them off road. Only to fined they can't pick them up or they are just a hand full because of their weight. Then go out and buy a " beginners bike." I call the light weight, small bore duel sport/adventure bikes a "Smart Person's" bike. Trust me, people have a lot more fun on smaller light weight machines.

@KLRmurdercycle 2 года назад

A WR is a great bike that is as close to an MX bike. A keeper. Huge aftermarket knowledge and parts.

@Crittermoto 2 года назад

Anyone else duck while watching when Dork hit the low bridge part of the trail? 😜 Nice to hear your thoughts on the mighty WR. Fun ride 👍🏻 PS: your riding has gotten significantly better 💯🤘🏼 And that Krusty chuckle after the ride 🤣

@MyADV360 2 года назад

I kept tipping my head on each low branch 🙋‍♂️

@ryangutt884 2 года назад

🙋‍♂️

@scottroder5516 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this video. The trail ride video was fantastic.

@_-frosty-_ 2 года назад

Fantastic review! At the end of the day that WR was doing exactly what it was meant to - leave you smiling and giggling the whole way on the trail. Definitely agree with it being “confidence inspiring”. Once you get into that 260-280lbs range for DS bikes you feel pretty invincible on it!

@rayrayray4116 11 месяцев назад

I use mine : On the road On the ice - ice screws On the track - 17 inch super Moto tires In the woods All hard miles. It doesn’t care. Just runs and runs and runs Love it

@michiganmoto7687 2 года назад

“Look at the view of this valley” proceeds to give a two second glance at it. Lol. I’m teasing of course. We all know it’s not that kind of channel. We are here for the bikes, the reviews and the humorous commentary. Great ride on a great bike! Thank you. ✌️

@motob1541 2 года назад

Great video! I love my 2020 WR250R, as a 6'3" heavy rider. I had to change out my rear spring for my weight and ADV camping. After this video I may have to change the rear sprocket, BUT I do a lot of highway riding with it too. Hmmmm... SO SAD they discontinued this gem!!

@daniellindstrom9002 Год назад

Which spring did you get? I'm needing to switch mine too. I'm 210lbs, and looking to do some adv camping.

@cosamuel7182 2 года назад

As a fellow big guy, PUT HEAVIER SPRINGS ON YOUR DRZ! It isn't that much money, it isn't that hard to do, and it will pay dividends. Really improved my '03. Like night and day. That plus good tires and you may find some of that flick-ability in the slop. Everything gets better in life when you get the right spring rates. Everything

@walterconn5637 2 года назад

Nice! I had been looking forward to that one.

@gmunnyadv 2 года назад

Love the WR250! I have two 2008s and have put 10k+ miles on one of them. Ridden several BDRs (WA, ID, all the ORs, and 2,300 mile Western TAT ride) over 10+ yrs. I would highly recommend the Yamalink, lowering link, for anyone worried about seat height. I mounted a 2gal rotopax off the left side to increase range, but gets great fuel mileage regardless. Have lots more WR footage on my channel. (shameless plug) 🙂

@onehandymofo3222 2 года назад

Love my wr250r 2020 model and first motorbike. I’m 5’4” and learned to ride on this bike and love it. Have 1300 miles on mine.

@ducfan9546 2 года назад

Least uncomfortable is high praise for a dual sport.

@L--Z 2 года назад

Nice Ride!

@NapoleonDynamite69 3 месяца назад

What???

@ducfan9546 3 месяца назад

@@NapoleonDynamite69 I said, “Least uncomfortable is high praise for a dual sport.”

@NapoleonDynamite69 3 месяца назад

You did?@@ducfan9546

@L--Z 2 года назад

Your improving muscle memory on that clutch inspires me to get out and practice.

@smashy_smasherton 2 года назад

Great production dood! Camera work, editing, talking. Good job.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@ChadDoesStuff 2 года назад

Great vid! About two years ago, I commented on your video about the DRZ, “I’m going to look at one now!” …well, I ended up with a WR. Mine is factory lowered. Been thinking about putting it back to stock height. I ride up in WA. PNW is a great place to have a dual sport!

@KentwoodWarrior 2 года назад

WR is still king of the dual sports lol

@wizardmoto 2 года назад

Revisiting for the 2nd time this week, after you recommended it so enthusiastically in the livechat the other night. If I can find one for a good deal, I think you've got me sold! I did find a mega-clapped DRZ400 for $2,400 though, definitely checking it out but I don't have high hopes.

@jermss_ 2 года назад

Beautiful ride

@alfarkle 10 месяцев назад

I've had a dozen or more bikes in my life, and my WR250R is the only one I regret ever selling.

@martycech5844 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video

@extremeadin9838 2 года назад

It's my birthday and you are reviewing the same bike I own 👍

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Totally planned that.

@aarond4072 2 года назад

Hell, the best dual sport is one you can find for a good deal! The WR and XT250 here in colorado are for sale af $6000+ used. Early DRZ's going for $5000+. Absloutly Crazy!

@jl4091 2 года назад

I just got a 2020 wr for 7000 with only 500 miles.I had to go up to Vail.I saw what you are saying,5000 bucks for a 2001 Drz in Denver.Crazy prices

@ericweber1969 2 года назад

I hear you, man! Prices are out of control in Phoenix, too. I see 20 year old DRZ400’s offered for 4K, completely roached. Insane!

@thumpersquid 2 года назад

I love watching Dork in the Road! If it's wrong then I don't wanna be right.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Best comment ever

@getahobby80 2 года назад

Same ! I keep up with @dorkintheroad like my wife keeps up with Grey’s Anatomy 😂👍🏼

@tubergenmotorsports4193 Год назад

Thanks for the ride!!! Great review 👏 Beautiful scenery (where is this at?)

@aaronspicer1093 2 года назад

I'm in a similar boat, I sold my modified KLR650 and got a crf450x, made it street legal so I can dual sport ride. 46yrs old, slowly getting better but the bike is still too much bike for my skill level. Instead of selling it, I have been determined to get better at riding.

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

I sold mine this year. It was great in the desert, and for SuMo. But it was too aggressive trying to trail ride it I thought.

@aaronspicer1093 2 года назад

@Tie One On I have since bought a 450r parts bike, put its front end on the x, playing with gearing for slow technical rides. Comes at a price though, unwanted high rpm 55mph road riding is torture.

@lenghtofpull 6 месяцев назад

I rode mine up to Little Switzerland,Tail of the Dragon, Cheroholla skyway and back home, 800 miles in 3 days, made a few Harley's feel bad at TOD. Awesome bike

@olddirtbiker5088 Год назад

I have a 2007 WR250F I recently got which is supposed to be different than theWR250R. The 250 F is still in production. As with my WR450F I used to have, I installed a Yamalink lowering link that lowers the seat height 1 1/2 to 2 inches. The install is easy. It made a huge difference in touching the ground and I am 6 feet tall. The WR250F is even lighter than this WR250R, about 240 pounds.

@calderwood9641 2 года назад

Awesome video! I was looking forward to your thoughts on the WR for quite awhile. Maybe someday you’ll get to try a DR650 :)

@clarkpitts5393 2 года назад

Neighbor has one, Bought it new years ago. Been bullet proof. He added a tuner, large tank, and tires. It is an awesome machine. Kinda similar to my DRZ, not as much low end...BUT 6th gear. Peace

@johnrodgers1241 2 года назад

I would love to see a video on your thoughts between CRF300l and WR250 and DRZ400 . Love your vids mate

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

Nice. I wanna ride one 🏍️💨

@gregsmith7821 5 месяцев назад

I've had a wr250x for over a decade, since new. Stock, this bike was far from perfect but a good place to start. Light wight, with loads of easy ways to lighten it. Lowering is also easy, plenty of lower seats and 'Yamalinks' easy to fit. Mine has lost weight, lost height, gained power, got a bigger tank and a smaller sprocket. Not to mention new bars, a comfey seat and super sticky road tyres. It's reletively low power, 32hp(ish) but with a high power to weight ratio, sticky tyres and loads of suspension, it's a very nippy town bike. Great fun on the tight turns, pot holes and speed bumps found in my part of London. Almost perfect for me but took a lot of work. And then there's the fuel pump and fork oil issues!😂

@flatslide3250 Год назад

My 2019 WR has the IMS 12 litre tank which allows for 300km+ of riding. I put a MOX cush-drive rear sprocket on with 45 teeth so it will now hold 100km/h into a headwind. Awesome bike, great engine. I wound the compression out to 3 clicks in on the fork, this allowed the front end to dive more under braking and deflect less. Also I'm 6'2" so the bike is a great fit, both feet flat on the floor. The electrics have no problem powering Oxford heated grips and an Oxford heated vest, both nice to have here in winter close to Antarctica.

@joseamaya2697 Год назад

Damn where are you located?

@flatslide3250 Год назад

@@joseamaya2697 The bottom of the South Island Aotearoa, NZ.

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

When I bought my wr250r bran new in May of 2021 the first thing I did was bought a seat concepts seat.. then after the break in I installed a tuner and exhaust changed the gearing..it's a beast

@JezelA Год назад

Where did you find an exhaust? Can’t find them anywhere!

@TreeSawTTV Год назад

That tune sounds goooooooddddd @9:03

@kaungmyat-lp8zy Месяц назад

Nice I love wr

@InTransit8911 2 года назад

What size rear sprocket does Duck Fan run? I’ve currently got 14/47 and find it fairly tolerable on the freeway. Fantastic review by the way. This channel is what convinced me to buy a dual sport. Keep it coming!

@upcountryoffroad2906 2 года назад

I ride a 2003 WR250f that had a Baja Designs Dual sport Kit added so it could be plated. I love riding it! Seat height did take some getting use to especially since the "F" model has a little more seat height and travel then the "R" model. I agree it is a really great light bike that can do some highway and paved but is really at home as a woods bike.

@Senseless_Joyride 2 года назад

Traded for a 2017 over the winter. I have more fun on it than I thought I would. They’re surprisingly capable on tight paved backroads as well. Supermoto wheels not needed.

@wandersofp 2 года назад

something tells me this ride is gonna lead for a few $$ spent.. excited to see you try a more true dirt bike eventually..

@brentmoran3646 Год назад

Nice ride on Yamaha but get on big brother if you can. WR 450 Good footage again. Thanks

@Tom-gt8yv Год назад

I'm 5'7 and this is my first offroad bike, i wouldn't discourage anyone from buying one at this height as i found it fine especially on the roads its no problem at all. Learning new stuff offroad is definetely made hard by the height for me. I think if the bike was lighter it would definetely help.

@darrellhay 2 года назад

As the owner of a similarly farkled WR250R (except I have aftermarket turn signals, the rear tail-tidy and a larger gas tank), I can assure you that when you said you were doing 47 through the mud puddles you were only doing 33-ish. The sprocket change makes that speedometer read crazy high. Great ride thanx!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

He put a speedo healer on it

@ChadDoesStuff 2 года назад

@@DorkintheRoad, yeah, I did the same.

@jakestewart7079 2 года назад

These are awesome bikes. I set mine up for trail riding but ended up trading it in for a new WR250f. I really miss having a dual sport and will probably get a xr650l, drz400 or a ktm 690 enduro at some point or try to make my 250f street legal.

@TomorrowIsNow Год назад

The old Motorcross racer in me wanted one of these. The old Trials rider in me made me choose the XT250. Since I am now old and fat slow and steady in the trees is the way lol.

@FrancoisTX1974 2 года назад

Great review man, Tks. Used ones are more expensive than a 300L with upgraded suspensions….

@ryansakook 2 года назад

I went from a kl250 to a drz and now I’m on a wr250. I loved my drz but prefer the wr for reasons I can’t explain except it just makes me smile more. I’m six foot and can flat foot ok but It is a tall bike

@JMpilot17 2 года назад

My hot take: the WR250R is the ideal mix between the CRF 250/300L and the KTM/Husky crowd Highly reliable and long service intervals like the CRF/KLX, yet definitely spunkier, although not as ‘race bike’ like the Austrians.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

It's a seriously underrated machine.

@stiggy186 Год назад

I always think people talking about seat height being intimidating is odd, but then I remember I'm 6'7" and easily flat foot KTM 500s lol. I wish Yamaha still offered these, they're such cool bikes.

@resistthesystem6145 2 года назад

Had a 2016 in stock form, absolutely hated the bike off-road, 💯 stall factory unless you were deep into the RPM’s at all times. Despite my 690 weighing more, it’s much better on and off-road. Luckily enough, the WR250R did help me adjust to heavier, higher seat height bikes.

@leudwigc6000 10 месяцев назад

where are you riding? That is beautiful!

@theafflictionvhs17 2 года назад

One of the biggest mistakes Yamaha ever did was discontinuing the legendary XT500. _Yamaha Dual-Sporting has never been the same…_

@kturn5953 Год назад

Then they went and discontinued the WR250R, adding to their list of biggest mistakes! When I bought my WR I never pictured it being pulled from the market. Best bike I’ve ever owned and I’ll never sell! Do you have an XT500 so that you don’t live with regrets either?

@josephfelice601 2 года назад

Funny thing is that your DR400 seat height (36.8) is .2" higher than the WR250r (36.6). Sold my T7 for a wr250r and a 250X. Miss the T7 on the road, but it was a Winnebago in the single track.

@TheDriversPerspective 2 года назад

You can strip these bikes down to weigh very little relatively, mine weighs 270-275 depending on fuel load and it still has lights. Combine it with a big sprocket, a good exhaust (Beams-R makes the power even more ridable) and a suspension revalve. This makes the bike a weapon that needs almost no maintenance.

@stephensurmick3289 Год назад

I had a wr for years. Dirt only. After doing mods to un choke it, I felt I had the baddest ass woods ever created! I could putt around technical trails all day long or moto cross it. It revved out to 13k! Electric start and kick stand. What more could you want?? Only traded it in because I couldn't get my leg high enough to get on and off of it. Broke my heart to get rid of it

@sweed7777 2 года назад

Have you done a test ride and review of little dorks xt yet?

@TheHoovercm 2 года назад

I haven’t even gotten the 450L you sold me on and now I have to make room for one of these too???!!! 😀

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

At least this one is a lot cheaper? 😁

@leep814 2 года назад

Seriously hope yamaha makes a wr300 soon!

@ericweber1969 2 года назад

100% agree, it’s insane that it hasn’t already happened!

@brockjohnson4116 10 месяцев назад

wr350r

@OneOldManRiding 2 года назад

My riding buddy also has a farkled WR250R. I am very jealous. It's more of a challenge to ride off road with a WR250R due to needing to maintain the rpms without a 48 or 50 tooth sprocket. But WOW what a blast when they have one. - Frank

@maybeerainmaybeesnow Год назад

I might be moving to Corvallis! Are these trails near the area of Corvallis?

@CRGmotors 2 года назад

Would love to see your opinions on the wr250r dual sport vs the wr250f dirt bike... obviously the maintenance intervals are worse on the f. But just heard the r is fairly anemic vs comparable dual sports.

@quikboarder93 2 года назад

The R is better in terms of power vs comparable dual sports. It’s anemic compared to true enduro bikes, which is not really a fair comparison. You can run a full synthetic oil like VP off-road 10W-40 and go over 5,000 miles without an oil change as long too much dirt doesn’t get in. The F or a Husky/KTM would need an oil change like 3 times for a cross country trip and another 3 plus a valve check on the way back.

@Yoboimt Год назад

Im 14 and just got one of those, I hope i can handle the bike.

@martycech5844 10 месяцев назад

Very easy bike & power to manage. Get F & R suspension sorted out for your weight is very important on any motorcycle.

@Yoboimt 10 месяцев назад

Since I posted this comment I have been on many rides and yes this bike is insanely easy to ride

@finerbiner 2 года назад

I used a lowering link, but the performance was still fine. I'm 5'7" and had no trouble with this as a 1st bike. I'd still have it if it wasn't stolen.

@steveh545 2 года назад

yup. easy to drop them a bit. from what i've heard anyway

@ElusiveSmi7y Год назад

So I will be a completely brand new rider also 5’7” and won’t lie I’m not very strong would it still be a good first bike for me? I rode a friends one time and had zero issues getting my legs up right away.

@ChronicalsofAl 9 месяцев назад

Now we need it compared to the wr450

@joebiker5992 7 месяцев назад

I pick up a 2008 wr250r tomorrow. I currently own a 2022 klr 650, and i love that bike in every aspect EXCEPT single track. Im trading my 08 ktm 300xc for it. I do love the ktm, but its just too much for an intermediate offroad rider like myself

@aria8928 8 месяцев назад

Damn, i was just about ready to give up on getting a used WR and buy a new klx300 instead. But now I'm not sure again.

@dezow5674 2 года назад

You should ride my modified 250l with full fmf and fuel controller and race tech renvalve I’m from Eugene Oregon

@KentwoodWarrior 2 года назад

Stock WR is superior

@logankidd9804 Год назад

I rode one and it was so damn heavy I was used to a cr125r but still.

@car_junkie 2 года назад

Any idea what size tooth sprocket he's got on the front and rear? I think stock it a 13 on the front and 42 rear. Thinking about going up on mine so I can wheelie over logs and stuff eventually

@robpinter5431 2 года назад

try a 14/49 as it appears to be a better gear ratio, the 6th gear is more usable on the highway, and having a 14 front sprocket stops the chain wear on the swingarm.

@KentwoodWarrior 2 года назад

I use 14/49 and it’s great. Torquier than the new 300 models while still having a higher top end as well

@KingFriday274 2 года назад

When the speedo says 47, you're actually going 35. I own one. Thought I was fast too on the first day with it. I hot suspicious when I was cruising comfortably at 90.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

This one has a speedo healer

@lenghtofpull 6 месяцев назад

As far as height it's adjustable from the factory, I'm 5'8" and I like the tall height

@Cd55650 2 года назад

Did you take the bike on the highway at all? Debating on this or 300l

@quikboarder93 2 года назад

It will hold 60-65mph surprisingly well, but like all small dual sports you will get blown around a lot and not have much power left up there. I will take my WR on 55mph speed limit highways without much hesitancy but would never even consider taking it on 70mph speed limit highway where everyone’s going like 80mph

@nathanestes3878 Год назад

Shotgun creek!

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

Damn, u broke his rear blinker!? LOL. I love WRR's, but I took a chance on a cheap Kayo K6 250 EFI for $4999 instead of modding a WRR for trail. Same power and maintenance as WR, but with a lot more torque and 25lbs lighter. Better suspension, and set up for offroad new.

@josephfelice601 2 года назад

Should have got a used WR250R.... Way more reliable and will easily run for 80K. Not sure I agree with the suspension comparison, but teho.

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

@@josephfelice601 Iv rode both, the WR isnt comparible offroad. Less torque, heavier, worse suspension. The NC250 engine is the most mass produced small motorcycle engine in the world, super reliable and great power. Iv had a lot more bikes than most people, I might know my stuff here homie :]

@josephfelice601 2 года назад

@@tieoneon1614 Yeah the weight is definitely a consideration, but no way that nc250 is going to last as long as a wr250r. I rather pay more than support China, and pave their way to overtaking this country. Yes I know the Yamaha is Japanese, but we are ready to sink here and we don't need any help.

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

@@josephfelice601 LOL feel free to disregard 90% of your household items made in China. You are oblivious to world economics but trying to sound virtuous. BTW its US MotorToys that sells most of the chinese bikes, American company. 60,000 miles on any bike is rare for anyone to see, especially offroad but both have people saying they done it trouble free. Dont buy one if u dont want to, and nobody cares if u dont like them or not. They are great trail bikes and better options than the 250/300 dual sports if ridden primarily off pavement.

@josephfelice601 2 года назад

@@tieoneon1614 No virtue signaling here, that's just a cheap punk ass shot. Don't assume, you just make an ass out of you and me!.. I make it a point not to buy anything MIC. Screw Kayo's for anything, I'd rather have any of the used MIJ's over MIC. Keep on keeping on and selling us out.

@AtomicYT1975 2 года назад

lol. i like everythng i ride to. Love my wr250r but I'm about to drink the orange kool aid. 500 exc is coming tomorrow and i plan to keep the WR for awhile as my long range bike.

@natemerzlak18 Год назад

I’m looking to get a wr but have found the price isn’t to pretty. Is it worth it to spend 1,500 to 2,000 for a newer one than getting a 08 wr250r?

@joseamaya2697 Год назад

Used one around me is going for $4k U.S.

@Cd55650 2 года назад

After hiding Jake the garden snakes 300l, would you still take this bike over it a modified 300l?

@Cd55650 2 года назад

Let me know dork !! Thank you

@ziekezang 2 года назад

Where is this?

@user-xb4nn6ql5l 2 года назад

So the obvious question - Jake’s worked on crf bs Duckfan’s worked on WR… which is better?

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Jake's bike by a mile

@MatthewBrigham-1 2 года назад

Do you know what, if any, suspension mods he has?

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I think none

@curtjesse5820 Год назад

Love my WR! Sold my drz and have had my wr for about a year. I noticed in the video you weren't even all the way in the power. You can Rev the hell out of it and it will take it. I've done alot of the mods.. I ride it on the highway! Ride from Hillsboro to Mt.Hood often, even with the gearing change. That 6th gear like the lower gearing on the highway. Check my RU-vid for WR footage

@KingFriday274 2 года назад

The seat height is the same as the drz?

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Almost exactly

@jaytownjunkyardfiles1999 2 года назад

Has Rocky Mountain ATV/MC ever given a discount for using your name? They don't now, strange.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

No discount from them, sadly

@SWTrailsAndWheels Год назад

The bike has an adjustment to lower seat height from the factory, that plus adding a Yamalink and you can drop it 2"

@distilledfreedom1840 Год назад

I'm selling my Husqvarna FE 501 because it's way too powerful. I just started riding. Now, I don't know what to get. Looking for something light and not so intimidating. Debating the WR or one of the other Japanese bikes. Any suggestions? Anyone? I'm 6'1 200 lbs.

@DorkintheRoad Год назад

Probably any of the Japanese 250/300 bikes would work well

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

You can get them used but not cheap

@ericweber1969 2 года назад

Agreed, they’re all like $6K here! Insanity!

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

@@ericweber1969 I have seen them range from 5 to 8k here in spokane area

@ericweber1969 2 года назад

@@gabrielkopp2036 damn, you’d think Yamaha would get it… sell a new 300!

@gabrielkopp2036 2 года назад

@@ericweber1969 or a 350 to out do honda and kawasaki...there is talk of yamaha cooking something up..because the xt250 and the tw 200 are old dinosaurs

@MrCheaterpipe 2 года назад

Where is your folding silky saw its all our job to maintain the trails and keep dangerous objects cleared off the path

@michiganmoto7687 2 года назад

Exactly. I’m constantly doing trail maintenance. Yeah it interrupts the ride for a little bit, once, but then makes it more enjoyable every time after not having to worry about those dangerous obstacles. ✌️

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I have one but it's not with me when I'm riding someone else's bike

@TheCaffeinatedOrganist 2 года назад

I did not like mine. Hope you like it better. Too high a center of gravity

@brianrichard1768 Год назад

It's all about finding a balance with these. If you gear them two low, you basically lose 1st and then they can't pull highway without screaming. Mines full mod, pretty quick 2. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qruM24Ifrw4.html

@ckkrons2338 2 года назад

Unless you are 6'3" with a 28" inseam lol. 😄

@RadRob84 2 года назад

Inseam isn't measured from the tip down

@ryangutt884 2 года назад

So I ducked in my seat when you went under that low bridge down tree. 🤡

@mxbadboy263 Год назад

Had one and didn't like it. Top heavy and ridiculous seat height for only 10 inches of travel. Sold it and bought a crf300l. No comparison. The 300l was a world's better bike.

@toddsmith8608 Год назад

Worlds better in what categories?

@mxbadboy263 Год назад

@@toddsmith8608 Motor had great low down torque compared to the wr. The honda motor is way better than the wr. Center of gravity was much lower. I'm talking about the updated 2021 model of honda. The suspension worked great for me and the fork had zero stiction but was way soft. I climbed hills on the honda that the yamaha would never do. I would buy the Honda again a hundred times over again than the yamaha. It would cruise 60 mph all day long.

@toddsmith8608 Год назад

@@mxbadboy263 thanks for sharing. I appreciate your insight.