Model(s) covered: 2003 Yamaha WR 250 F, 2003 Yamaha WR 450 F
Yamaha has carved its own little niche in the enduro market with the successful WR series. Part of the reason why is that the blue bikes are heavily based upon their YZ motocross brothers. Rather than mild trail bikes like most of its competitors, the WRs are just a small step away from being competition-ready.
As an indication on how important this market is to Yamaha, the WR series now has its own engineering group separate from the YZ team at YMC. This and more was explained to us at the bikes' introduction at the fantastic Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area near Gorman, CA.
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