2012Yamaha WR250X

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The 2012 Yamaha WR250X is a nimble super motard designed for riders seeking lightweight agility and street-focused performance. Powered by a fuel-injected 250cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine with excellent fuel economy, it excels as an affordable urban commuter and weekend playbike that handles both pavement and light dirt with equal confidence.

Capacity: 250.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 127.0 kg
Seat height: 894 mm
Power: 38.0 HP (27.9 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Yamaha WR250X

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Power	30.3 HP (22.3 kW)	38.0 HP (27.9 kW)
Fuel capacity	7.20 litres (1.90 US gallons)	7.60 litres (2.01 US gallons)
Front suspension	Inverted fork	Inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension	Single shock	Single shock, fully adjustable

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering88%

City riding85%

Daily riding65%

Touring30%

Two-up30%

Track55%

Best for: Built as a street-legal supermoto for flickable urban riding and sharp cornering rather than outright speed or long-distance travel.
Built for: A playful, precise handler that rewards aggressive cornering lines and quick direction changes over raw horsepower.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders wanting high-speed touring comfort, big passenger accommodation, or serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

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Units

At 894mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2012 Yamaha WR250X, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 250.0 ccm
Power: 38.0 HP (27.9 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 77 CO2 g/km
Torque: 23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2992 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 53.6 mm
Compression: 11.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Direct ignition coil
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1425 mm
Overall length: 2111 mm
Overall width: 810 mm
Overall height: 1191 mm
Seat height: 894 mm
Dry weight: 127.0 kg
Wet weight: 137.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.60 litres
Ground clearance: 259 mm
Oil capacity: 1.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Semi double cradle
Front suspension: Inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Single shock, fully adjustable
Front wheel travel: 269 mm
Rear wheel travel: 264 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.5°
Trail: 76 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 230 mm
Front tyre: 110/70-17
Rear tyre: 140/70-17

Other

Color options: White/Black
Warranty: 12

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What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2010	2012	2013	2015
Capacity	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc
Dry weight	127 kg	127 kg	127 kg	127 kg	127 kg
Seat height	894 mm	894 mm	894 mm	894 mm	894 mm
Fuel capacity	7.6 L	7.6 L	7.6 L	7.6 L	7.6 L