6 years later, and still looking into the past for the best entry level bike.

Was thinking of getting a KTM, EXC or even a 690r...but then i saw the price, spoty reliability, and insane maintenance intervals...and i knew i had to get a WR250R

Apologies I had to repost this video as the previous one had errors. Once again sorry about that.

@chrisbest1000

8 жыл бұрын

Was about to go ham in the comment section asking why it was reposted. All goodies, just making me get itchy toes.

very comprehensive set up on their bikes, thanks for the work done on this guys!!

Very comprehensive set up and appreciate the attention to detail and rationale for each item. Small is beautiful, at least on the tighter stuff. He certainly has advanced riding skills, too.

This test was what convinced me to buy a WR250R. I'm basing my mods on this over time. The competition was a DRZ400E but this convinced me to go with the smaller but more modern bike with what appears to also have better build quality. Pretty much watched all your vids and find them instructive and entertaining. Keep up the good work and advice.

@alexandrufilipescu1301

7 жыл бұрын

olliepickworth and, how it is?

@TruenorthmtGod

6 жыл бұрын

olliepickworth drz400e is still a real nice bike. I hear you though I really want a wr250 bad. I do think it's the better bike.

So well done! Copious gratitude.

love my WRR, after owning the big bests, I am very happy to be back on a 250, very fun little machine.

Wow 36 seconds in the most wise words I can totally relate too. Bloody awesome advise..

Very helpful video! thank you!

Great video, anyone know the make and model of that windscreen? I'm looking for one just like it for my DRZ400SM.

Great video. How do you call the wheel weights with the screw to fix? Or where I can get those? I can't find theme. I want same to use on different bikes, different spokes and many times.

I was one who got myself a large ADV bike. I wish now I had tried a WR 250 or 450 as I find the big bikes so heavy in the bush.

I had a dt125 Yamaha 1983 oil injected liquid cooled got it at the age of 14 had till well into my 20,s road it mostly off road but did do some roads here and there. I sold it still running jest did sprockets and upper gasket kit.for got to say I never got the bike till the mid 90,s so I was a second owner.

Great review

Man this bike makes me smile

Super smooth motor, huge redline on those so a big range of gearing you can run, I mean weight is everything in off road riding, so even if you give up a bit of highway performance it would be superior to the big displacement heavy bikes off road, not to mention full 320mm forks, they are just such crazy smooth motorcycles, great brakes, clutch, all that stuff

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Kingsoupturbo I'm currently putting together my review of the bike. It is impressive and I could see myself doing a decent international adventure ride on one. Many riders who have bought big would have a heap of fun on this bike. But I must admit I do like the flexibility of my 690.

You guys are so going to make me emigrate to Australia.

@SUPERCOOLZZ

8 жыл бұрын

you'd better bring your wallet.

@thealvaco

8 жыл бұрын

check

The low maintenance of the Japanese bikes is what keeps me stuck on them. I love riding bikes, not working on them.

@nyedavis922

2 жыл бұрын

I don't mind working on them, quite like fettling with them, I just want to know as certainly as possible that it won't leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere

@domenik8339

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyedavis922 Can confirm, I had a Honda 100 as a kid and rode that bike for over a decade without any issues, often times very far from home. As an adult I have a Honda 250 that I have ridden out into the NV desert without issues, and it would have literally killed me if I broke down out there. Wouldn't trust other brands with my life like that.

I have to admit that as I have the opportunity to ride more bikes, I trend towards the smaller displacement bikes. The large bikes are great for what they do but I love a smaller bike I can throw around.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+ThisLifeRiding If someone brings out a 500 single with half decent suspension a comfortable seat, small fairing, a decent fuel range and spoked wheels, they would clean up! I can't see a trend towards smaller bikes, but I can see a greater proportion of people heading to the smaller capacity, particularly if they are as this 250.

Great vid, Go Yami

What’s the little 4 inch LED light bar actually called?

Really great video(s)! I appreciate all of the detail, variety of terrains shown, and mods explained. I am a heavier guy, around 240 pounds. Would this have enough power to keep up on the highway, or climb hills with me on it?

@ooyyeeaahh9003

4 жыл бұрын

This would be the best 250 dual sport for you as it has more power than the kawi and Honda options but it is not a very fast bike

Impressive.. Is ur wr250r all stack. what sprocket combination.? Thanks and safe riding always

un caño la wr250r lástima que aquí en Argentina ya no se comercializa....

greetings from the states ! great video thanks for posting it . i must have watched every review yet haha.. looking to possibly buy one of these lil 250s . I'm coming off of a 1991 suzuki rmx250 . i loved the bike but looking to find something i can ride on the road to the abundance of trails in my area without hassle. I'm 35 . 6' 4" tall and weigh 240 . my main concern would be this bike being under powered for me and small amount of gear . i would beef up springs etc like i even had to do on my rmx . I'm not looking to hit doubles or anything crazy just some highway and tons of single track & hill climbs . i feel as i might be a gorilla on a tricycle with this bike . I'm between this or a drz400 . what would be your opinion of a person my size on a 250 such as this ?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+joesnow1180 if you can get to a suspension specialist and you're not wanting to go fast on open trails then the 250 will do and be fun.

YAMAHAAHH DOUBLE-U AHH TWO FIFTY AHHHH

@PeaceandSupport

6 жыл бұрын

Wazodude Lol!

@insulin3940

6 жыл бұрын

now I can't fucking unhear it

i have tha litle botrher wr 125r isis the same?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CRACKING

Terrific video. I've bookmarked it for future reference. I love the pioneering work you have done on lightweight adventure bikes. Question... Do you have an opinion on the suitability of the WR250F or X models for adventure riding like you do with the WR250R? They have better suspension and are 35/40 pounds lighter. Thx.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

7 жыл бұрын

The R.....10 kilometre service interval.

Hi, I have another question for you if I may, what size and type of rear tyre is Greg using? I currently have a 130/90 D606 and it just about needs to be replaced, I was going to go with another D606 in 120/90 size.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+GP Tech Sorry mate not sure. Ask him at RideADV

@gptech2444

8 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks.

Although not recent, nice video! What is the brand of windscreen and side leds ?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

4 жыл бұрын

so long ago

I want this in Europe!!

凄い!!　フル装備ですね♪

Now the bike costs as much as a Harley, LOL

Between Wr250r and DR650 which one would suits to ride with a pillion passenger better on and off the road? I would appreciate if anyone who has experience with these bikes share their experience.... I had a ktm 690enduro and sold it as I was sick of unreliability of it...

@pfzpayam

6 жыл бұрын

Mate, I sold my 690 last week, and now I have Honda XR650R. They are damn cheap around 3-4K and reliable like a tractor. You will be much happier and It has the same power as KTM690 ... first and second gear twist the throttle and its wheels... Previously I had 2016 BMW 12000GS, Africa Twin and KTM 690& 1090 in 2017. Now I feel this XR is worth more than any of those... The new bikes are unreliable and I just sick of fixing them. That was my pure personal experience without bias.

when is the part 2 due...

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+hobidolap about a week

Gagah

Do you know what CO setting is used to compensate for the GYTR muffler?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+GP Tech It was mentioned in the video, I think it's 5. But have a listen it's in there.

@gptech2444

8 жыл бұрын

+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV Just rewatched and can't find where he says what he uses, just that they do change the CO. I bought my bike with the GYTR muffler already fitted and the CO setting was on 4, and it was obviously lean. I changed it to 8 but have settled on 10.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

Greg set it on 14

@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178

8 жыл бұрын

+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV it is set on 14

@gptech2444

8 жыл бұрын

+Ride Adv Ok Thanks, good to know the ball park of where it should be.

I see these a lot on youtube. What about the kawasaki klx 250? I know it's not as powerful out the gate as the wr250r, but it is also almost $2000 cheaper than the wr250r (new vs new) here in the US.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 жыл бұрын

The WR shits all over the KLR in handling and power.

@TommyNitro

5 жыл бұрын

In stock form, yes. But again, $2K cheaper, and the power only comes at very high revs. That 2 grand means a lot in terms of upgrades.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

5 жыл бұрын

You wanted to know why, that's why. I also don't agree with your comments on power curve on the Yammy. It's linear.

@TommyNitro

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thanks for your response. I have not ridden either bike, but will hopefully get one as soon as I have the money for it. What I know about them I know from reading various articles and watching videos such as this one. I appreciate your input from your experience here. I am much swayed in the direction of the WR250r for sure now.

Can i travel to the Au, as a tourist and stay for a month and buy a bike like that. Then export it home to Denmark?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

7 жыл бұрын

yes

@poulhansen2415

7 жыл бұрын

Then i only need someone to show me, our great trails.

I always hear people refer to these as bulletproof, but at 12,500km I wouldn't expect any issues on anything remotely road oriented. Here's a hypothetical question: If the engine of an WR250R is only good for about 40,000km, and a 690E is good for 60,000km then are there really any savings if you go for the WR? I feel like something like the 690E would be a much better compromise all around, but want to know what others think. I have a 2005 625SXC but I'm getting tired of tracking down oil leaks and the bike is supposedly at 36,000km. Can the WR beat that for reliability?

@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178

8 жыл бұрын

+gargantuandick we have a WR250R 09 that has not only done our rides but events like the APC rally in Australia. It has over 40,000 kms and still hasnt been touched

@PazLeBon

4 жыл бұрын

37k on my 125

I have a drz400 and want one of these so bad. I might sell my bike for the sixth gear

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

6 жыл бұрын

They are excellent once adventurised.

what would the estimated range be with that larger fuel tank?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

no idea

@MrBadApple999

7 жыл бұрын

i got the 17L and I got almost exactly 300km on Semi-Highway roads with some stop signs. Its a little expensive but probably the best mod, the tank itself, being completely plastic is actually lighter than the original (without fuel of course)

@yamaharulez5

7 жыл бұрын

I get around 350km out of a tank

location of the video please?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+mabsahmed786 New Zealand, South Island, Central Otago.

Do you have information on the windshield you put on your WR250's?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Thomas The company name should be on the video. I'm sure Greg raises the name.

@CarlosThomas

8 жыл бұрын

+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV , in the video he says that he got them out of Melbourne. He does not say the brand.

@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178

8 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Thomas Hi Screens for Bikes Melbourne is the company that produces the screens

1200 on dirt and sand?

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

3 жыл бұрын

yep

In case anyone is wondering the screens are made by www.screensforbikes.com/

Anyone know what the song playing in this video is called??

@4Skogen

7 жыл бұрын

The Avener & Kim Churchill - You're My Window To The Sky

Hello

What a shame, another great machine chopped because of some piss weak excuse. Definitely a much better bike than the CRF300 or KLX:00 which I consider to be Bali hire bikes. The little Yamaha was put together well using much better materials and design that the Honda or Kwaka.

@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV

2 жыл бұрын

The Yammy was a good bike but it was more expensive, needed suspension work, and revved it's guts out, ......naturally at frreway speeds. Nope a great bike. But dead. Long live the Yammy!

@BillyBoblovesthedirt

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV 😩😭

That dude needs to walk more and ride less.... That poor 250

@aseredy

7 жыл бұрын

He's probably healthier than both of us. Off road riders have to have epic cardio conditioning.

@powersports4life594

5 жыл бұрын

Ya wish ya had half his skill set mate..

Invest in your riding skills so you can just jump on a bike and ride ... no need for hundreds of pussy "upgrades" .... Just get an honest, stock erection and ride with it .... cant match that feelin' with aftermarket parts ...