2008 Yamaha WR 250F vs 2008 Yamaha WR 250F vs 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Full specifications comparison • 3 motorcycles

Comparing 3 motorcycles
2008 Yamaha WR 250F 2008 Yamaha WR 250F

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
129.0 kg / 284.4 lbs
2008 Yamaha WR 250F 2008 Yamaha WR 250F

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
234.0 pounds
2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Full Specifications
General
Year2007 - 082025
Make ModelYamaha WR 250FHusqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)14.4 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)366 mm-
Height (in.)51.2 inches-
Length (in.)85.2 inches-
Length (mm)2,164 mm-
Height (mm)1,300 mm-
Seat Height (mm)980 mm-
Width (mm)826 mm-
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,478 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.2 inches-
Seat Height (in.)38.6 inches-
Seat Height980 mm / 38.6 in.887 - 907 mm / 34.94 - 35.7 in
Wheelbase1475 mm / 58.1 in1,529 mm ± 15 mm / 60.1 in ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance335 mm / 13.2 in270 mm / 10.6 in
Height1275 mm / 50.2 in-
Length2315 mm / 91.1 in-
Width826 mm / 32.5 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)129.0 kg214.5
Fuel Capacity (l)7.94 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)233.7 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)106211.5
Dry Weight106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs211.5 kg / 466.2
Fuel Capacity7.94 litres / 2.10 gallons22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Wet Weight129.0 kg / 284.4 lbs214.5 kg / 472.8 lb
Performance
Max Power-78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque-100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)15.26 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)250.00 cc-
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.1 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 53.6 mm-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder-
Displacement249 cc / 15.2 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 valveFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemCarburettor-
Bore x Stroke77 x 53.6 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled,Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionKeihin FCR-MX37 flat-slide w/throttle position sensor)DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionCDI-
LubricationDry sumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric / KickElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedCable operated PASC Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-Ring
Final Drive Ratio-16:45
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-39:75
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)11.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)310 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)12.2 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)300 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium Bilateral BeamChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front48mm Fully adjustable inverted forks48mm WP XPLOR-USD, compression, rebound, preload
Suspension - RearFully adjustable link MonocrossWP XPLOR-Monoshock, Compression high/low speed, rebound, preload
Clamp Offset - Triple-30 mm / 1.1 in
Handlebar-Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Rake27.0°25.8°
Steering Head Angle-64.2°
Subframe-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis, powder coated
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in106.9 mm / 4.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front300 mm / 11.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear305 mm / 12.0 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Electronics
Traction control-MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Explorer mode optional)
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)245 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 250mm disc 2 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.1 ME (incl. Cornering-ABS and Offroad mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front80/100-2190/90 R 21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Tyres - Rear100/100-18150/70 R 18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Wheels-Tubeless Aluminium spoked wheels
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18