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Originally Posted by mollydog
Good advice Ian.
Is the WR250R model the road legal one that is now selling in Japan?
Here we only have the F, never had any road legal WR's here.
What iv'e heard is that the road legal model is really quite different. Lots less power. Different cams, compression, valve timing, and also quite a bit heavier.
But perhaps a longer lasting motor since it's in a de-tuned state? Might be a wise move. I've ridden the WR250F (and 450) on a number of occasions and am thinking it will be my next dirt bike. Very reliable, best among the modern four strokes.
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The WR250R is now on the Yamaha UK website:
2008 WR250R
Motor does look considerably different to the WR250F, and it's got EFI.
This narrows (expands?) my choice of next trail bike to the WR250R or the Scorpa T-Ride
Le site de Scorpa
Pros/cons:
WR250R: possibly more suitable motor for travelling (economy, robustness), but looks quite tall and relatively heavy.
T-Ride: light, low, but is the WR250F derived motor up to travelling?
Learned opinions required.
Thanks.
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