Yamaha WR 250R 2018 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha WR 250R 2018

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Overview - Yamaha WR 250R 2018 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha WR 250R 2018

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

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Technical Specifications Yamaha WR 250R 2018 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha WR 250R 2018

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha WR 250R 2018

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.6 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	31 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	23.7 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	250 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,180 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	810 mm	Width	952.5 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	930 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha WR 250R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.