Yamaha WR250R suspension setup and specs

Yamaha WR250R, 2008 to 2020: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 930 mm (36.6 in) seat height, 270 mm of front suspension travel, 25 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2008–2020 Yamaha WR250R
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Yamaha WR250R

2008–2020 · dual-sport · 250 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel270 mm (10.6 in)
Rear suspension travel264 mm (10.4 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo18 psi · 1.3 bar
Rear, solo25 psi · 1.8 bar
Front, two up22 psi · 1.5 bar
Rear, two up29 psi · 2.0 bar
Front tire80/100-21
Rear tire120/80-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1425 mm (56.1 in)
Seat height930 mm (36.6 in)
Front brakeHydraulic disc
Rear brakeHydraulic disc

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