Hey! I just bought a WR250 for my kid and a Tenere for myself. I was worried about him on the interstate, but found it comforting that you feel safe/comfy cruising Knoxville on it (also a resident!) I am new to the dual-sport world and get nervous leaning or trusting the tires on wet pavement (or even some dry pavement!) Thanks for the video.
This video combined with your comments was exactly what I needed to see. I think this video just sealed my KLR's fate (trade-in). I do wonder if 50% highway travel at 70-75mph will negatively impact the longevity of the engine though. I'm fine with leaving that to chance to find out and just do a rebuild early. The versatility and how fun those things are on the trail will make up for it. Excellent video! Thanks!
I'm going to buy this bike and its not for freeway riding. However, if my experience expands to do road trips I want to know what it can and cannot do. From what I have gathered it can do the highway fine, BUT one should only have a mindset of defensive riding to a higher extreme than if you had a more powerful bike. The weakness lies in the ability to get around people to avoid the side swipes or the onslaught of oncoming traffic. The high speed passing is the only weakness so paying more attention to oncoming traffic is key. I would stay around 65-70 when cruising. No need to go faster. I would never ride the fast lane. Too many speeders coming behind you. Nice video. thx.
I like the Video. Dont get fooled by the Helmet shake btw. I have the same bike and i commute too. Bike is very good at holding its line at speeds. But not so good when its windy. Can easily be pushed around by the wind. Is it shaky? Yes. Only if you are doing +50mph (+80kmh) tho. Another note is, Bikes is happy around 60/65mph @6th gear. She caps around 87mph(140kmh) which is max power @ 10K rpm.
Sorry I'm late for the show. Busy as a bee you might say. Was wondering ye might still have the ol' cup of tea and if you do what's your current fancy on it now? Been thinking bout joining one for my neck of the woods. May you always have proper bed clothes.
Hello, great video and subbed, can you tell me if yours is a special package with black trim? I noticed them white and blue at my dealer, but i think yours is black and blue? Thanks
Yes, agreed. Back when this video was made (nearly a decade ago) there were no companies making dual sport fairings. You should be able to find one now. While I no longer own the bike in the video I still ride a dual sport and a Bajaworx fairing is on my list of to-dos.
Have you looked at getting straight street tires? I have a 2013 WR250R and riding to work, the knobby tires always feel like they are about to slip from under me at 60 mph.
On the highway, what's the wind like in terms of hitting your helmet and maybe knocking it around? I've read the ds type helmets may catch a lot of wind if it's not blocked.
@@stevenramos6388 I got a 2017 KTM 500 EXC 3 years ago and a Vespa 300 GTS Super Notte edition last year and a 2015 Suzuki DRZ 400sm 4 years ago. Still have them all looking to get a CR 500CC 2-stroke.
@@djstrick100 you into the scooters too I have big bore zuma rn ktm is probably the dessert drz is the tank for everyday and the Vespa is for bopping around, I love it!! What are you plans for the cr?
We’re in the same neck of the woods. Looked at WR250R about a week ago. Thinking about maybe getting one next year? It would be my first bike. You with KOR, Knox Off Road too?
135 lbs rider... ahhh to be 16 again... Curious, did you follow the Yamaha Guidelines to not prolong half throttle for the first 1 000 miles ( 1 600km ) ? I'm having a hard time holding back with my XT.
I’m around 200 fully geared w/ water and it has more than enough power for me, especially with a 47-49 tooth rear sprocket. I’ve seen people around 240-260 ride it with few complaints as well (they did mostly trail riding, as do I).
That's not suffering. If you want the extra 10mpg ride it differently. Know the speed it was engineered to go to get optimal MPG. I don't know what that is, but that's the fun of it. Ride it, and go find out.
Hey man I'm looking at getting my first bike ever. I've never owned one but I want to go dual sport for my first, more than likely a used one. I've been thinking that it might be hard to find one because I'm a short guy. I'm 5'5" and 215 lbs (and losing weight haha)..any recommendations?
I have a stock WR250r, and offroad with the stock rear tire is a nightmare. That tire wore out by 3,000 miles though and I replaced it with a Dunlop D606, which has made the bike feel perfectly at home offroad, at the slight expense of a little more noise on-road and that's it.
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Personally that bike is the most fun you will ever have on two wheels. You can take it anywhere
Hey! I just bought a WR250 for my kid and a Tenere for myself. I was worried about him on the interstate, but found it comforting that you feel safe/comfy cruising Knoxville on it (also a resident!) I am new to the dual-sport world and get nervous leaning or trusting the tires on wet pavement (or even some dry pavement!) Thanks for the video.
Convinced me. Gosh i was about to get KLR or DR 650, I'm going with this!!
This video combined with your comments was exactly what I needed to see. I think this video just sealed my KLR's fate (trade-in). I do wonder if 50% highway travel at 70-75mph will negatively impact the longevity of the engine though. I'm fine with leaving that to chance to find out and just do a rebuild early. The versatility and how fun those things are on the trail will make up for it.
Excellent video! Thanks!
***** Awesome! And welcome back. Any chance we'll get to see a video of your trip? =). Thank you for the report.
Thanks, this helps me make up my mind.
This was pretty cool. I'm nervous about going on to the interstate with a dual purpose but the way you talked about it it's no big deal.
I'm going to buy this bike and its not for freeway riding. However, if my experience expands to do road trips I want to know what it can and cannot do. From what I have gathered it can do the highway fine, BUT one should only have a mindset of defensive riding to a higher extreme than if you had a more powerful bike. The weakness lies in the ability to get around people to avoid the side swipes or the onslaught of oncoming traffic. The high speed passing is the only weakness so paying more attention to oncoming traffic is key. I would stay around 65-70 when cruising. No need to go faster. I would never ride the fast lane. Too many speeders coming behind you. Nice video. thx.
This was HELPFUL
Alrighty, i guess im getting a wr250r next. Also brave man riding in the rain
Much faster than I thought, thanks.
I like the Video. Dont get fooled by the Helmet shake btw. I have the same bike and i commute too. Bike is very good at holding its line at speeds. But not so good when its windy. Can easily be pushed around by the wind. Is it shaky? Yes. Only if you are doing +50mph (+80kmh) tho. Another note is, Bikes is happy around 60/65mph @6th gear. She caps around 87mph(140kmh) which is max power @ 10K rpm.
Very nice riding in the traffic.
My wr's front wheel has a little wobble at 80 mph does yours do that
Is this a good commuter bike? I travel 30 or so miles every day,
Great video thanks going to get mine soon
I really need to sell my 5 bikes and replace them with this one bike that does everything that 5 bikes can do.
Sorry I'm late for the show. Busy as a bee you might say. Was wondering ye might still have the ol' cup of tea and if you do what's your current fancy on it now? Been thinking bout joining one for my neck of the woods. May you always have proper bed clothes.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Hello, great video and subbed, can you tell me if yours is a special package with black trim? I noticed them white and blue at my dealer, but i think yours is black and blue? Thanks
amazing vid, subbed!
in the sped up shots it sound like you riding a 2 stroke moped or something
Do you plan on modding anything to the bike??? like the tail kit thing???
I'm sure a fairing would really help with the wind buffeting.? Thanks for sharing! Just picked up a 2020 and a first time rider.
Yes, agreed. Back when this video was made (nearly a decade ago) there were no companies making dual sport fairings. You should be able to find one now. While I no longer own the bike in the video I still ride a dual sport and a Bajaworx fairing is on my list of to-dos.
@@kevanray What are you riding now?
Informative vid. Thanks!
Have you looked at getting straight street tires? I have a 2013 WR250R and riding to work, the knobby tires always feel like they are about to slip from under me at 60 mph.
Liked it stock, LOVED it modded ;D
On the highway, what's the wind like in terms of hitting your helmet and maybe knocking it around? I've read the ds type helmets may catch a lot of wind if it's not blocked.
Thanks. I have been wondering what a bone stock wr250f sounds and rides like. Looks as if its ready out of the box with out mods.
I'm stuck between a 2015 ktm 500exc, 350exc and the Yamaha wr250.
djstrick 100; what did (or would have) get?
@@djstrick100 wow I know this is late but in almost 2022 I’m making the same decisions 😭😭
@@stevenramos6388 I got a 2017 KTM 500 EXC 3 years ago and a Vespa 300 GTS Super Notte edition last year and a 2015 Suzuki DRZ 400sm 4 years ago. Still have them all looking to get a CR 500CC 2-stroke.
@@djstrick100 you into the scooters too I have big bore zuma rn ktm is probably the dessert drz is the tank for everyday and the Vespa is for bopping around, I love it!!
What are you plans for the cr?
We’re in the same neck of the woods. Looked at WR250R about a week ago. Thinking about maybe getting one next year? It would be my first bike. You with KOR, Knox Off Road too?
I used to live in estill springs Tennessee coffee county how fare are you from estill springs have you every heard of tinsley asphalt
135 lbs rider... ahhh to be 16 again... Curious, did you follow the Yamaha Guidelines to not prolong half throttle for the first 1 000 miles ( 1 600km ) ? I'm having a hard time holding back with my XT.
how does it hold traction off road? It looks very good on road with stock right?
What RPM do you reckon you maintained at 70mph? It's hard for me to tell because of he wind noise.
How much weight can you put on her and does extra weight like a 200 lb rider affect the power
I’m around 200 fully geared w/ water and it has more than enough power for me, especially with a 47-49 tooth rear sprocket. I’ve seen people around 240-260 ride it with few complaints as well (they did mostly trail riding, as do I).
lol, fuel economy suffers, ive only been getting 60-65 mpg,
poor thing lol
That's not suffering. If you want the extra 10mpg ride it differently. Know the speed it was engineered to go to get optimal MPG. I don't know what that is, but that's the fun of it. Ride it, and go find out.
This video is about to make me say screw it and buy the bike I've been looking at this last week lol.
what do you weigh?
down town k-town...the old city
Hey man I'm looking at getting my first bike ever. I've never owned one but I want to go dual sport for my first, more than likely a used one. I've been thinking that it might be hard to find one because I'm a short guy. I'm 5'5" and 215 lbs (and losing weight haha)..any recommendations?
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they also sell lowering links for these bikes that bring the seat height down around 1" maybe 1.5"
Those are starting to look like michigans highways, just needs more unfilled holes.....
135 lbs... You need a cheeseburger.
maybe you need a salad
how does it hold traction off road? It looks very good on road with stock right?
I have a stock WR250r, and offroad with the stock rear tire is a nightmare. That tire wore out by 3,000 miles though and I replaced it with a Dunlop D606, which has made the bike feel perfectly at home offroad, at the slight expense of a little more noise on-road and that's it.