width YAMAHA WR 250F 2015 Owners Manual
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2-1
EAS2GB2063
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Model 2GB1 (USA)
2GB2 (CAN)
2GB3 (EUR)
2GB4 (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF)
Dimensions
Overall length 2165 mm (85.2 in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.5 in)
Overall height 1280 mm (50.4 in)
Seat height 965 mm (38.0 in)
Wheelbase 1465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground clearance 325 mm (12.8 in)
Weight
Curb weight 117 kg (258 lb) (USA) (CAN)
118 kg (260 lb) (EUR) (AUS) (NZL) (ZAF) 
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-2
EAS2GB2064
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 250 cm
3
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 77.0  53.6 mm (3.0  2.1 in)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Starting system Electric starter and kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount 1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal)
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, 
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard 
MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter element replacement 0.83 L (0.88 US qt, 0.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement 0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
Oil filter
Oil filter type Paper
Bypass valve opening pressure 40.0–80.0 kPa (0.40–0.80 kgf/cm
2,
5.8–11.6 psi)
Oil pump
Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance Less than 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
Limit 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer-rotor 
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity (including all routes) 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.56 L (0.60 US qt, 0.50 Imp.qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure 107.9–137.3 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2,
15.6–19.9 psi)
Radiator core
Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/LMAR8G
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in) 
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-3
Cylinder head
Combustion chamber volume 12.07–12.87 cm3 (0.74–0.79 cu.in)
Warpage limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Camshaft
Drive system Chain drive (left)
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000–22.021 mm (0.8661–0.8670 in)
Camshaft journal diameter 21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–0.8650 in)
Camshaft-journal-to-camshaft-cap clearance 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in)
Camshaft lobe dimensions
Intake A 31.730–31.830 mm (1.2492–1.2531 in)
Limit 31.630 mm (1.2453 in)
Intake B 22.450–22.550 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in)
Limit 22.350 mm (0.8799 in)
Exhaust A 33.370–33.470 mm (1.3138–1.3177 in)
Limit 33.270 mm (1.3098 in)
Exhaust B 25.211–25.311 mm (0.9926–0.9965 in)
Limit 25.111 mm (0.9886 in)
Camshaft runout limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Timing chain
Tensioning system Automatic
Valve, valve seat, valve guide
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake 0.12–0.19 mm (0.0047–0.0075 in)
Exhaust 0.17–0.24 mm (0.0067–0.0094 in)
Valve dimensions
Valve head diameter A (intake) 30.90–31.10 mm (1.2165–1.2244 in)
Valve head diameter A (exhaust) 24.90–25.10 mm (0.9803–0.9882 in)
Valve face width B (intake) 1.697 mm (0.0668 in)
Valve face width B (exhaust) 1.909 mm (0.0752 in)
A
B
A
B 
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-4
Valve seat width C (intake) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve margin thickness D (intake) 1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
Valve margin thickness D (exhaust) 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Valve stem diameter (intake) 4.975–4.990 mm (0.1959–0.1965 in)
Limit 4.945 mm (0.1947 in)
Valve stem diameter (exhaust) 4.460–4.475 mm (0.1756–0.1762 in)
Limit 4.430 mm (0.1744 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (intake) 5.000–5.012 mm (0.1969–0.1973 in)
Limit 5.050 mm (0.1988 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (exhaust) 4.500–4.512 mm (0.1772–0.1776 in)
Limit 4.550 mm (0.1791 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (intake) 0.010–0.037 mm (0.0004–0.0015 in)
Limit 0.080 mm (0.0032 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (exhaust) 0.025–0.052 mm (0.0010–0.0020 in)
Limit 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
Valve stem runout 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Valve spring
Free length (intake) 36.69 mm (1.44 in)
Limit 35.69 mm (1.41 in)
Free length (exhaust) 34.86 mm (1.37 in)
Limit 33.86 mm (1.33 in)
Installed length (intake) 31.40 mm (1.24 in)
Installed length (exhaust) 28.50 mm (1.12 in)
Spring rate K1 (intake) 29.65 N/mm (3.02 kgf/mm, 169.30 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (intake) 39.31 N/mm (4.01 kgf/mm, 224.46 lbf/in)
Spring rate K1 (exhaust) 23.11 N/mm (2.36 kgf/mm, 131.96 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (exhaust) 30.88 N/mm (3.15 kgf/mm, 176.32 lbf/in)
Installed compression spring force (intake) 146.00–168.00 N (14.89–17.13 kgf, 
32.82–37.77 lbf)
Installed compression spring force (exhaust) 137.00–157.00 N (13.97–16.01 kgf, 
30.80–35.29 lbf)
Spring tilt (intake) 2.5 °/1.6 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust) 2.5 °/1.5 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
C
D 
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-6
Crankshaft
Width A 55.95–56.00 mm (2.203–2.205 in)
Runout limit C 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Big end side clearance D 0.150–0.450 mm (0.0059–0.0177 in)
Balancer
Balancer drive method Gear
Clutch
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push
Clutch lever free play 7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Friction plate thickness 2.90–3.10 mm (0.114–0.122 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 9 pcs
Clutch plate thickness 1.10–1.30 mm (0.043–0.051 in)
Plate quantity 8 pcs
Warpage limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 47.80 mm (1.88 in)
Limit 46.80 mm (1.84 in)
Spring quantity 5 pcs
Push rod bending limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Transmission
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.353 (57/17)
Final drive Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.385 (31/13)
2nd 1.813 (29/16)
3rd 1.444 (26/18)
4th 1.143 (24/21)
5th 0.957 (22/23)
6th 0.815 (22/27)
Shifting mechanism
Shift mechanism type Shift drum and guide bar
Shift fork guide bar bending limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Shift fork thickness 4.85 mm (0.1909 in)
Decompression device
Device type Auto decomp
Air filter
Air filter element Wet element
Air filter oil grade Foam air-filter oil
CC
D
A 
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CAMSHAFT
6-15
c. Install the dowel pins and the camshaft 
caps.
TIP
• Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in a crisscross 
pattern from innermost to outer caps.
• Do not turn the camshaft when measuring the 
camshaft journal-to-camshaft cap clearance.
d. Remove the camshaft caps and then mea-
sure the width of the Plastigauge® “1”.
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5. Measure:
• Camshaft journal diameter “a”
Out of specification  Replace the cam-
shaft.
Within specification  Replace the cylinder 
head and the camshaft caps as a set.
EAS2GB2242CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAM-
SHAFT SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Timing chain “1”
Damage/stiffness  Replace the timing 
chain and camshaft as a set.2. Check:
• Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the 
camshaft and the timing chain as a set.
EAS2GB2243CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSION-
ERS
1. Check:
• Timing chain tensioner
Crack/damage  Replace.
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a. While pressing the tensioner rod lightly with 
your fingers, use a thin screwdriver “1” to 
wind the tensioner rod up fully clockwise.
b. When releasing the screwdriver by pressing 
lightly with your fingers, make sure that the 
tensioner rod will come out smoothly.
c. If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
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Camshaft cap bolts
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Camshaft journal diameter
21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–
0.8650 in)
T R..
1
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
a
b1
2 
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
6-23
EAS2GB2252REMOVING THE VALVES
TIP
Before removing the internal parts of the cylin-
der head (e.g., valves, valve springs, valve 
seats), make sure that the valves are properly 
sealed.
1. Remove:
• Valve lifter “1”
• Adjusting pad “2”
TIP
• Place a cloth in the timing chain space to pre-
vent adjusting pads from falling into the crank-
case.
• Make a note of the positions of valve lifters 
and adjusting pads so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original places.
2. Check:
• Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat  Check the 
valve face, the valve seat, and the valve seat 
width.
Refer to “CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS” 
on page 6-26.
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a. Pour a clean solvent “a” into the intake and 
exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valves are properly sealed.
TIP
Check that there are no kerosene leaks from 
the valve seat “1”.
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3. Remove:
• Valve cotter “1”
TIP
Remove the valve cotters by compressing the 
valve spring with the valve spring compressor 
“2” and the valve spring compressor adapter 
“3”. Valve lapper
90890-04101
Valve lapping tool
YM-A8998
1
2
Valve spring compressor
90890-04019
Valve spring compressor
YM-04019
Valve spring compressor attach-
ment
90890-04108
Valve spring compressor adapter 
22 mm
YM-04108
a1
a 
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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EAS2GB2254CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
1. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
• Valve seat
Pitting/wear  Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:
• Valve seat width C “a”
Out of specification  Replace the cylinder 
head.
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a. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) “b” 
onto the valve face.
b. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
c. Press the valve through the valve guide and 
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
d. Measure the valve seat width “c”.
TIP
Where the valve seat and the valve face are in 
contact with each other, the blueing will have 
been removed.
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4. Lap:
• Valve face
• Valve seat
ECA
NOTICE
This model uses titanium intake and ex-
haust valves.
Do not use the valves used for lapping the 
valve seat. Always replace the valves used 
for lapping with new ones.
TIP
• When replacing the cylinder head, replace 
also the valves with new ones without them.
• When replacing the valves or the valve 
guides, use new valves to lap the valve seats, 
and then replace them with new valves.
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a. Apply a coarse lapping compound “a” to the 
valve face.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not let the lapping compound enter the 
gap between the valve stem and the valve 
guide.
b. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil onto the 
valve stem.
c. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
d. Turn the valve until the valve face and the 
valve seat are evenly polished, then clean 
off all of the lapping compound. Valve seat width C (intake)
0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust)
0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
c 
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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TIP
While turning the valve lapper, tap and lap the 
valve seat.
e. Apply a fine lapping compound to the valve 
face, and repeat the above steps.
f. After every lapping step, be sure to clean off 
all of the lapping compound from the valve 
face and the valve seat.
g. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) “b” 
onto the valve face.
h. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
i. Press the valve through the valve guide and 
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
j. Measure the valve seat width “c” again. If the 
valve seat width is out of specification, 
reface and lap the valve seat.
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EAS2GB2255CHECKING THE VALVE SPRINGS
1. Measure:
• Valve spring free length “a”
Out of specification  Replace the valve 
spring.2. Measure:
• Compressed valve spring force “a”
Out of specification  Replace the valve 
spring.
3. Measure:
• Valve spring tilt “a”
Out of specification  Replace the valve 
spring.
Free length (intake)
36.69 mm (1.44 in)
Limit
35.69 mm (1.41 in)
Free length (exhaust)
34.86 mm (1.37 in)
Limit
33.86 mm (1.33 in)
b. Installed length
Installed compression spring 
force (intake)
146.00–168.00 N (14.89–17.13 
kgf, 32.82–37.77 lbf)
Installed compression spring 
force (exhaust)
137.00–157.00 N (13.97–16.01 
kgf, 30.80–35.29 lbf)
Installed length (intake)
31.40 mm (1.24 in)
Installed length (exhaust)
28.50 mm (1.12 in)
Spring tilt (intake)
2.5 °/1.6 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust)
2.5 °/1.5 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in) 
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CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY AND BALANCER SHAFT
6-74
EAS2GB2320REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• Crankshaft assembly “1”
TIP
Remove the crankshaft assembly by using the 
crankcase separating tool “2”.
EAS2GB2321CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Measure:
• Crankshaft runout
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft, bearing or both.
TIP
Turn the crankshaft slowly.2. Measure:
• Big end side clearance D “a”
Out of specification  Replace the big end 
bearing, crankshaft pin, or connecting rod.
3. Measure:
• Crankshaft width A “a”
Out of specification  Replace the crank-
shaft.
4. Check:
• Crankshaft sprocket “1”
Damage  Replace the crankshaft.
5. Check:
• Crankshaft journal oil passage
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed 
air. Crankcase separating tool
90890-04152
Crankcase separating tool
YU-A9642
Runout limit C
0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
2
1
Big end side clearance D
0.150–0.450 mm (0.0059–0.0177 
in)
Width A
55.95–56.00 mm (2.203–2.205 in)
1