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2008 Yamaha XT250 Comparison
Yamaha completely reworked its XT225 to give it a new look, feel and performance in the form of the 2008 XT250.2008 Yamaha XT250The 2008 model XT is a major progression for the machine. Displacement is the main area of improvement where engineers bumped the old XT225 from 223cc to the current 249. The…
2008 Yamaha WR250R First Ride
…largest delinquency was found to be small-bore marketplace. Entry-level utilitarian DS bikes like the Honda CRF230L, Kawasaki KLX250 and Yamaha's own XT250 are popular mounts, but their indolent demeanor doesn't necessarily entice the old Cheshire grin. Further studies show that dual-sport riders want their…
Yamaha Motorcycle History
…two off-road versions of their four-stroke motocross bikes, the WR250F and WR450F. Bridging the gap between dirt and street are the WR250X, WR250R, XT250 and TW200 dual-purpose machines. When the dirt turns to pavement Yamaha continues to lead the way with ground-breaking technology in their extremely…
2008 Honda CRF230L vs Yamaha XT250
…when showing off your new ride for the first time, but it's the greeting I received from my brutally honest friend once we started testing the Yamaha XT250 and Honda CRF230L. Ultimately, he's right.Dual-sporting generally isn't glamorous, and it's really hard to look cool riding these overweight, underpowered…
Shoei Hornet DS Helmet Review
…lately with a First Ride on the 2008 Honda CRF230L, '08 Yamaha WR250R and Yamaha WR250X. Then we picked up another Yammie in the form of the all-new XT250, which we are currently testing. The influx of on/off-road riding put us in the ever-present pinch of deciding which helmet to use. I typically prefer…
2008 Honda CRF230L Comparison
…Honda seems most at home.Despite nearly two fewer inches of ground clearance (9.5 vs. 11.2) the Honda traverses uneven terrain more easily than the XT250. The Yamaha even has more suspension travel in the shock (7.1 in. vs. 6.3 in.) but the difference in compression damping allows the Honda to handle…
2008 Yamaha WR250X & WR250R
…only slightly longer and the claimed dry weight is four pounds less than the X (276 vs. 280). California models have an additional claimed two pounds.XT250 (MSRP $4399)The XT model offers on/off-road performance that is geared at the less experienced or smaller riders. The new 249cc machine isn't a bored…
2009 Star V Star Cruisers First Look
…liquid-cooled Inline-Four and is available in two new color options.For riders who like to mix in a little dirt in with their street riding, Yamaha's XT250 dual-sport has been redesigned, and the versatile fat-tired TW 200 is also back for '09.Full information on all Yamaha models can be found at www.yamaha…
MotoPOD Bike Carrier for Personal Aircraft
…Shaving weight is only a matter of time and money, and we think a savvy owner/mechanic could make their own bike for much less than $10K.?2009 Yamaha XT250 - $4690, 289 lbs?2009 Yamaha WR250R - $6090, 295 lbs?2009 Yamaha TW200 - $3990, 279 lbs We?d like to see a contraption that can haul a wider variety…
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