…while it may still be lacking in sportiness, the all-new WR250R and WR250X look to bring some poo-eatin' grins to the table. Though they share the WR moniker with Yamaha's popular enduro models, these new machines are not as hard-core as the lovable WR250F and WR450F. WR250X (MSRP $5999) This street…

…long, hard look at the dual-sport market before diving in and it seems like it found the right spot to take the plunge with the all-new WR250R and 250X. The front end is keeping its act together as I enter the biggest set of whoops yet - something I hope continues. The speedo is fluttering around the…

…slightly sharper with the X as a result of the smaller wheels (25.3 deg. rake and 3 inches of trail vs. 26.7 deg/4.4 inch). Spinning laps aboard the 250X at Grange Motor Circuit is a real blast. Because the bike doesn't have a monster motor, riders are able to focus on other aspects of riding supermoto…

…philosophies about what trail-bike power should be. Both bikes offer a decent hit off the bottom when the throttle is twisted. However, the CRF has the WR covered from the bottom to mid-range power delivery. Looking at the Hansen's dyno performance chart, you'll see two radically different power curves…

…tuning fork logo, we should point out that Honda's simple starting mechanism is a bit on the weak side. We experienced a similar phenomenon when the 250X first emerged on the market two years ago. A weak starter in the first model year eventually gave way to a stronger, more reliable firing mechanism…

…relatively flat with a comfortable foam density. Honda's aluminum chassis and ergonomics are comfortable and familiar feeling to many riders. “The 250X felt like a natural transition for my type of riding,” confirms our female tester, Sequoyah Munroe. “Both bikes felt about the same to me for comfort…