Yamaha’s WR250R is a proven champ in the 250 dual sport segment. Can it hold onto its crown for another year? Tune into the 2013 Yamaha WR250R Comparison Video to find out. To some motorcycling is about versatile, go anywhere, do anything transportation. And that’s where dual-sports fit in. They…

" Hi Guys! My name is Patrick (P.J.) Huffman. I am now 35 years old and currently own a 2008 Yamaha WR250R. This is an awesome bike and have no complaints other than the common ""rattle"" associated with Yamahas. I began riding bicycles when I was around eight and remember my brothers making fun of…

…Yamaha took a 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…

Yamaha’s WR250R is a proven champ in the 250 dual sport segment. Can it hold onto its crown for another year? Tune into the 2013 Yamaha WR250R Comparison Video to find out. For those that value acceleration and handling, and aren’t afraid of paying for it, Yamaha’s WR250R ($6990) is a worthy choice…

…""Not exactly an enduro, a supermoto or a sportbike, the WR250X is for riders who ride mostly paved surfaces. Its sibling, the off-road inspired WR250R, is for riders who spend more time in the dirt."" Yamaha just released two new dual-purpose models for 2008, both of which stir up the current market…

With its well sorted chassis, power sliding the WR250R couldn’t be easier. Yamaha’s WR250R sports an up-to-date look with it resembling the Tuning Fork company’s line of fantastic YZ-F dirt bikes. The blue plastics show off its flat lines which also help keep the rider’s body from getting hung…

…time since minimalist dual sports have become popular, there hasn’t been one in the 250 class. We love bikes like last year’s winner, Yamaha WR250R, and the 2009 selection, Kawasaki KLX250R, but the TE is a different beast. Neither of those bikes are expected to be ridden hard or raced off-road…

Adam Waheed – 33-years-old – 6’0” - 180 pounds: Yamaha WR250R For me it’s an obvious choice. I would buy the Yamaha. Even though it’s literally thousands more than the Honda or Kawasaki, it’s well worth the extra cost. The WR does everything I need it to. It does wheelies in second gear…

…motorcycling Swiss Army knife is powered by a liquid-cooled engine and comes to our shores as a 2010 model. The final bike in this comparison is the Yamaha WR250R. Like the Honda, the WR saw its most recent update in '08. With its liquid-cooled engine and premium components, this bike is designed for those riders…

" For My Money: Adam Waheed - 6', 180 lbs. - Yamaha WR250R Waheed and Gauger said they would buy the Yamaha WR250R, while Garcia and Dare said they'd buy the Kawasaki KLX250S. First, hats off to Kawasaki for engineering a fun, versatile, and most importantly easy motorcycle to ride with its KLX250S…