2024 WRFs REVEALED

In order to stay at the top of the high performance enduro sector, WR450F receives a full makeover for 2024, while WR250F continues with the same great features and benefits as MY23.

All New 2024 WR450F | Master of All Trades

The 2024 WR450F is based on the latest successful YZ450F MX machine – the model that has been winning around the globe with riders like Eli Tomac, Aaron Tanti and Dean Ferris on board. In line with recent changes made to the MX model, the new WRF is now slimmer, lighter, lower and more tractable than before with longer, stronger pulling power.

But that’s not all - significant adjustments have been made to the entire machine to produce unique WR450F characteristics. Our testers – including Australian and Kiwi riders - paid special attention to tuning the bike for its intended use as a fast enduro machine. Which means that while the WR450F may be based on its MX cousin, the power delivery, handling and suspension are unique to this model and developed specifically for riding in the bush.


MY24 WR450F features and benefits

  • New fuel-injected 450cc engine is more compact and lighter
  • Model-specific ECU produces tractability at low speeds and full power at medium to high speeds
  • New Controlled Fill aluminium bilateral beam frame is lower with WR450F-specific engine mounts
  • Flatter seat with more rounded edges makes it easy to move about while riding
  • New air flow management system allows a more compact body including 50 mm narrower shrouds
  • Lower centre of gravity assists in negotiating tight corners
  • Mass centralised fuel tank and muffler
  • New lighter clutch and revised wide ratio gearbox
  • Lighter rear wheel, hub and brake assembly
  • New Power Tuner app enables simple smartphone tuning
  • New multi-function combined power map and kill switch
  • New full protection bashplate
  • New tool-free front fork compression damping adjusters
  • New rear fender with handy grab area
  • New water-resistant bar pad
  • Lighter Lithium Ion battery, footpeg bracket, throttle wires and more
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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Engine Type

    450cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 titanium valves

    Bore x Stroke

    97.0mm × 60.8mm

    Compression Ratio

    13.0:1

    Fuel Delivery

    Mikuni® fuel injection, 44mm

    Transmission

    5-speed; multiplate wet clutch

    Final Drive

    Chain

    Suspension / Front

    KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable, 300 mm travel

    Suspension / Rear

    KYB® single shock; fully adjustable, 306 mm travel

    Brakes / Front

    Hydraulic disc, 270mm

    Brakes / Rear

    Hydraulic disc, 240mm

    Tyres / Front

    90/90-21 Dunlop® Geomax EN91

    Tyres / Rear

    140/80-18 Dunlop® Geomax EN91

    L x W x H

    2170 x 825 x 1265 mm

    Seat Height

    955 mm

    Wheelbase

    1470 mm

    Rake (Caster Angle)

    27°

    Trail

    121 mm

    Maximum Ground Clearance

    330 mm

    Fuel Capacity

    7.4 litres

    Wet Weight (full fuel)

    117 kg

    Warranty

    3 months (parts only)

     

    2024 WR250F

    This model’s liquid-cooled, four-stroke, electric start engine features a powerplant straight from the MXGP-dominant YZ250F that produces strong mid to top-end power while retaining class-leading low-end torque.

    Tuned specifically for the WR250F, the lightweight aluminium, bilateral beam frame and model specific engine mounts have been designed with flex characteristics to improve bump absorption, traction, and cornering performance.

    Settings on the industry-leading, fully adjustable KYB coil spring-type fork with enhanced speed-sensitive damping are tuned to suit the WR250F and off-road conditions. And the link-type rear suspension features a KYB shock with damping characteristics to match the sharp handling chassis.

    Other chassis components such as the top triple clamp, handlebar mounts, and front axle complement the frame – and are also based on the winning YZ250F.

    Dunlop Geomax EN91 ISDE-winning tyres are specified for high performance over a wide variety of terrain.

    Strong braking performance is achieved with a light front brake caliper with large surface area brake pads and big front 270mm disc. A speed sensor ring sends information to the user-friendly multifunction meter that houses both engine and low fuel warning lights.

    Riders can adjust their engine performance straight from their smartphone using the onboard wireless connectivity through the free of charge Yamaha Power Tuner app. Once settings are dialled-in, you can choose between two user-defined ECU maps on the fly via the handlebar mounted dual-mode engine map switch.

    When combined with a lightweight, sharp-handling chassis and industry leading suspension package, the 2024 WR250F offers the perfect partner to the all-new WR450F. And delivers fun when the going gets tight and technical.

    Complemented by MY24 Team Yamaha Blue colours and graphics, the WR250F reflects Yamaha’s race-winning pedigree. The new model is fitted with a full power ECU and comes with ADR compliance so can be fully road registered in all states. A free Off-Road Competition Kit is also offered for owners who wish to set up their WR250F to ride on closed courses. 

    MY24 WR250F features and benefits

  • YZ250F-spec exhaust cam, carb joint and intake port shape for high flow rate and bulk power delivery
  • Engine balancer reduces vibration and improves drive at low to mid-range.
  • Gearbox cam shift design for smooth gear shifting
  • Control Filled aluminium frame based on YZ250F and tuned for off-road riding
  • Engine brackets tuned specifically for WR250F
  • Industry-leading KYB speed-sensitive dual chamber forks and rear shock with model-specific settings to suit WR250F chassis
  • YZ250F-spec footpegs, bars, holders and front axle with sealed bearing front wheel
  • Dunlop Geomax EN91 tyres with low weight and high traction in front 90/90-21 and rear 140/80-18 sizes
  • Multi-function meter with integrated fuel and engine warning lights. Also features odometer, tripmeters, clock, timer and accumulated fuel consumption meter indicator
  • Lightweight front brake 270mm rotor with large surface area, rigid front caliper pistons and large pad surface
  • Anti-snag exhaust heat guard, strong muffler and chain guide bracket

  • The 2024 WR250F will be available from January 2024 at $15,899 inc GST ride away.*

    *Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

     

    Australian Off Road Kit

    All WR250F and WR450F models come with full ADR compliance and so can be road registered to ride in Australian state forests where permitted. Each bike also comes with a free off-road kit for closed course competition use which includes:

    Lightweight LED tail light/and licence plate holder
    High quality braided steel front brake line
    Competition larger diameter GYTR exhaust muffler outlet
    Full power/full movement throttle stopper screw
     Brake snake rear foot brake protector cable
    Off road brake light switch wire harness
    Barkbuster handguard set
     Original front and rear brake line banjo bolts
     Original tail light undercover
    Original side stand bolt, engine stop switch, engine start switch
    Communication Control Unit
    CCU map switch
    5 x 100mm zip ties for speedo sensor line