Yamaha has now updated the WR250F to the proven current YZ250F chassis and engine settings (with WR off road tweaks of course). Here is our take Enjoy! #DirtBikeTV #WR450F #Trailriding
I just bought the 2020 450FX and so glad I didn’t get the WR450. The YZ with a calm map is fantastic in the woods. Tap the button in the open and wake the beast.
I'm a top level aggressive B racer and when I had the choice have chosen the Wide Ratio bikes (I started on Yamaha ITs 175/200) in the south east. The FX is designed for Moto/GNCC type racing the WR is designed for Enduro/HS racing, There both Race bikes and in tight rougher conditions the WR is going to B the faster bike as in more open smother conditions the FX will be faster.
@@dirtbiketv1 the 250 FX has the same stator as the WR so theres plenty of power available. I believe the bike makes 140 watts total and only uses 40w for running, so theres 100w left for lights. I just had to wire a switch straight to the battery. There's no light harness already there in the FX
Same here. Some counties in MI allow limited roadway use. You need lights. I used cheap parts because stuff gets wrecked in the woods. Works great. A nice LED "H4" and 4 LED tail only pull 15 watts. I even use them on the trail on busy days ... Because two way traffic.
@@barneychamorro I used the baja designs universal light harness. Don't use it. It's nicely made but it "universally" doesn't work on squat. Make your own harness with an on/off switch and a fuse and ring terminals straight to the battery.
Late comment, but does the WR250F run lean if u don't change out the ECU to a gytr competition one? Or is it fine to remove the restrictions? (I'm talking about 2015-2018)
It performs amazing on the track unrestricted, Go watch the many Aussie or European videos on this bike - they show its potential. I found some Spanish riders footage on CZcams and the guy's ripping on it.
Are you going to ride that thing or putt around all day. That bike if ridden to it’s potential will satisfy advanced riders. Use the gears and screw the throttle.
I have the 15 wr250f with the competition ecu and yz exhaust, it is just as powerful as the fx in this trim.. The mapping on the 250 is mostly a gimmick, it's only a 250f so a 5% change is barely noticeable. Changing the 450 power 5% would be more noticeable, but the 450 already has more than enough power with the standard settings.
@Whisknkev I believe it will work to some extent, but you wont have the headlight working. Thats what used to happen on the older generation '15-19 if you used a Stock ECU from the FX. One of the online magazines did that test with the 2015 WR.
There are many variables to that question. If we’ll take. Care of and ridden by beginner novice speed on trails it could go over 200hrs. If its sucks dirt or run out of oil be very quickly.
@@dirtbiketv1 I really wanted the wr 450 but I'm not spending $10,000 and then have to work on it. So I'll have to look at Red or green for a trail bike. Thanks
It's a shame that you have to buy and install cams and ecu after purchase. These bikes should come with a license plate like in other country's The euro bikes are legal but the extra cost...Yamaha and Honda have a solid rep for reliablity. Been through it with modding an 06 crf 450x, but well worth the effort imo
I just went from a '15 yz250fx to a "brand new" older version of crf450x also, ridin the same trails as this video. Its a bit of a tank in those steep mnt areas but I kinda like the bike better.
Yes, Starts off as a good beginners bike as spec'd in Nth America, but in Australia and Europe its spec'd differently (Competition ECU is standard). Uncork it, and Tune it properly and then you've pretty much got a YZ. Watch the many other Video's on CZcams of Aussies and Europeans Ripping on a WR.. Seems like the Nth Americans can't figure it out.. lol. czcams.com/video/q-IcKaseuPU/video.html
at 6:55 "beginner riders.. girl riders... " - As soon as you said that mate, you lost all credibility. Oh, and btw, the WR upgrade to the ECU is not the "YZ" ECU its called the GYTR Competition ECU and its different from the "YZ" ECU.
I've had a wr250 before, I rode a buddies 250fx, wow the fx fits my riding style! If I only had a wr250, I'd be very happy.
Thanks for the video
Right on!
Nice video! love these WR's
Finally a new 2020 WR250F vid .... most are just walkarounds for now
So many awesome bikes now in 2020 !!
I'd love to see a back to back comparison to the 2020 EXC 250 F!
Looks like a great bike!
like your videos.Is the exhaust louder by much when you removed the baffle? WR is on my next bike list.
I just bought the 2020 450FX and so glad I didn’t get the WR450. The YZ with a calm map is fantastic in the woods. Tap the button in the open and wake the beast.
Now 2021 WR450F have the Blue push..i have one..
I'm a top level aggressive B racer and when I had the choice have chosen the Wide Ratio bikes (I started on Yamaha ITs 175/200) in the south east. The FX is designed for Moto/GNCC type racing the WR is designed for Enduro/HS racing, There both Race bikes and in tight rougher conditions the WR is going to B the faster bike as in more open smother conditions the FX will be faster.
Good video
Please review a yz 250fx and Yz 250x
"Hope to see you on the track or trail soon." Don't think we haven't noticed that you didn't say it in the last few videos.
I got an FX then threw the WR headlight kit on... best of both worlds!!! Great bikes
Very nice! Does it plug and play? The lighting output of the WR is more so was just wondering. Thanks!
@@dirtbiketv1 the 250 FX has the same stator as the WR so theres plenty of power available. I believe the bike makes 140 watts total and only uses 40w for running, so theres 100w left for lights. I just had to wire a switch straight to the battery. There's no light harness already there in the FX
Same here. Some counties in MI allow limited roadway use. You need lights. I used cheap parts because stuff gets wrecked in the woods. Works great. A nice LED "H4" and 4 LED tail only pull 15 watts. I even use them on the trail on busy days ... Because two way traffic.
What wiring did you use?
@@barneychamorro I used the baja designs universal light harness. Don't use it. It's nicely made but it "universally" doesn't work on squat. Make your own harness with an on/off switch and a fuse and ring terminals straight to the battery.
That thing sounds like it still has the pea shooter in the exaust once it’s uncorked with the competition ECU it’s a Awsome bike
is 10W 40 or 10W 50 oil better for motocross bikes?
Thanks for the video. FYI 5:23 is not the 2020
I would do everything that you guys did to it and then l would go further by adding my favorite FMF pipe on it and call it a day...
Does this sound identical to the YZ250FX?
Like to see a WR200 2 stroke - the 200 is perfect for Enduro riding.
That would be cool!
@@dirtbiketv1 Enduro riding is where it is at, always go back and seems like on the track always get hurt.
Gpxmoto tse250r
Or a 300-350 4 stroke ;)
I raced IT 200s in the late 70sand 80s, Best bikes ever.
Being fuel injected where is the throttle stop
Late comment, but does the WR250F run lean if u don't change out the ECU to a gytr competition one? Or is it fine to remove the restrictions? (I'm talking about 2015-2018)
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Does the 2013 WR250F, have an ECU that can be swapped out to mimic the yz250f or the yz250fx? want more immediate throttle response
No. 2015 and up have it
Hello mister J clarke , quick question about this bike de,restricted hows it preform on the mx track .
It performs amazing on the track unrestricted, Go watch the many Aussie or European videos on this bike - they show its potential. I found some Spanish riders footage on CZcams and the guy's ripping on it.
Are you going to ride that thing or putt around all day. That bike if ridden to it’s potential will satisfy advanced riders. Use the gears and screw the throttle.
ha ha - Was thinking the same thing . Perhaps he's a beginner rider/Vlogger ?
Are the suspension components on this and the FX the same? Other than tuning.
Suppose to be the same springs with different valving - FX stiffer a bit than the WR
Should have mentioned more about the Bluetooth and mapping abilities.
It doest have them stock -- have to add them. FX and Moto YZ versions have them stock.
I have the 15 wr250f with the competition ecu and yz exhaust, it is just as powerful as the fx in this trim.. The mapping on the 250 is mostly a gimmick, it's only a 250f so a 5% change is barely noticeable. Changing the 450 power 5% would be more noticeable, but the 450 already has more than enough power with the standard settings.
Does the competition ecu make a big difference with out thing the ccu is that what let’s u tune it with the app
yes you can tune a lot and the ECU is a huge difference.
Hello! If i buy the new 2020wr250f what do i need to change to make it better? Thanks
ECU and muffler and throttle stop and air box lid
What’s the maintenance schedule like on the WR250f?
not sure but I think the thing will long time---
Does it feel heavy compared to the 250fx and 250f?
not really
@Whisknkev Yes. If you plug in the "FX" ECU as this guy says, then the Headlight Wont Work. You need to get the GYTR Competition ECU. Around $100
@Whisknkev did you try eBay? I picked mine up from there.$120.
@Whisknkev I believe it will work to some extent, but you wont have the headlight working. Thats what used to happen on the older generation '15-19 if you used a Stock ECU from the FX. One of the online magazines did that test with the 2015 WR.
How long will it last before you have to rebuild
There are many variables to that question. If we’ll take. Care of and ridden by beginner novice speed on trails it could go over 200hrs. If its sucks dirt or run out of oil be very quickly.
I love them, but stock they are so high im 6ft and 87kg and can only pot my toes on the ground
I am 5 ft 7 with boots on :-)
For a intermediate trail rider does it have enough power if you leave it corked up? Thanks
No- I dont think so-
@@dirtbiketv1 why do they do it anyway?
@@MERRLINN It used to be so they were California Green Sticker legal-- now that does not work so its a mystery why ?
@@dirtbiketv1 I really wanted the wr 450 but I'm not spending $10,000 and then have to work on it. So I'll have to look at Red or green for a trail bike. Thanks
You can’t change the mapping with the app?
Not stock you have to add those features to it $$ the FX you can stock.
@@dirtbiketv1 only $100 to add it.
They will release it here in the philippines??
its here in the phils. 419k cagayan de oro city
WR350 would be nice or a 300 👍 but I like this one too... just sayin
Yes
It's a shame that you have to buy and install cams and ecu after purchase.
These bikes should come with a license plate like in other country's
The euro bikes are legal but the extra cost...Yamaha and Honda have a solid rep for reliablity.
Been through it with modding an 06 crf 450x, but well worth the effort imo
I just went from a '15 yz250fx to a "brand new" older version of crf450x also, ridin the same trails as this video. Its a bit of a tank in those steep mnt areas but I kinda like the bike better.
It it possible to make this bike street legal ?
Not in California -- but everywhere else in the free world:-)
“It’s a good beginner bike or a girl bike...” 😂...not really a ringing endorsement for the new WR250 but at least you’re honest👍
Old guys need bikes too.
LostInPA agreed! I own a WR250👍
Yes, Starts off as a good beginners bike as spec'd in Nth America, but in Australia and Europe its spec'd differently (Competition ECU is standard). Uncork it, and Tune it properly and then you've pretty much got a YZ. Watch the many other Video's on CZcams of Aussies and Europeans Ripping on a WR.. Seems like the Nth Americans can't figure it out.. lol. czcams.com/video/q-IcKaseuPU/video.html
Downshift
at 6:55 "beginner riders.. girl riders... " - As soon as you said that mate, you lost all credibility. Oh, and btw, the WR upgrade to the ECU is not the "YZ" ECU its called the GYTR Competition ECU and its different from the "YZ" ECU.
Sorry bro--- Thanks and yes $100 not bad
@@dirtbiketv1 No worries, check out Megs Braap on youTube. I wish I could ride like that Girl .(Seriously)
nzkiwibri yes great rider and looks like she is ha if they a great time.
There’s no difference between the 19,20
yes there is.. the 20/21 models are different.. czcams.com/video/9tPIC3Z8P0o/video.html