Yamaha WR155 vs Dtracker 250 Supermoto

[oceaneyes]

I have been thinking about getting a Dtracker 250. But I saw a supermoto version of the Yamaha WR155 and think it looks like a cool light bike for commuting through Bangkok and  a little bit of light trail fun.It's obviously a bit less powerful than the 250 Dtracker, but I'm just looking for fun and don't care about going over 120kn/hour. Anyone got any expereince of the 2 bikes?

 

[VocalNeal]

Are you riding from Bangkok to the light trails? Choice of bike depends on the type of riding? 

[oceaneyes]

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Are you riding from Bangkok to the light trails? Choice of bike depends on the type of riding? 

Mainly just around Bangkok.

[VocalNeal]

I'm thinking the Yamaha will be OK for traffic. I used to drink with a guy who ran a KLX150 he never complained.

[ktm jeff]

Motard wheels/tires/etc would be needed for the KLX and WR. All 3 bikes would be great.  CRF,s have fallen in value , going cheaply now , if the extra weight isnt a problem.

[Damrongsak]

I see that Kawasaki Thailand site no longer lists the D-Tracker 250, only the 150.  And the KLX 150s are gone, replaced by the KLX230.

[alx123]

I would always suggest to get the bigger displacement. We always say we don't care about it but a little bit more of power is always more fun, especially in the trails. My 2 cents.

[JonnyF]

The WR155 is surprisingly heavy. 134kg compared to about 138kg for the KLX250 so personally I don't think the weight saving is worth the loss of power.

 

For comparison the KLX150 D Tracker is about 113kg so the WR is a bit of a pig in comparison. I have a KLX140G which is the offroad version of the KLX150 and it's a great bike, the 140G is only 99kg.

 

From memory the KLX150 is cheaper than the WR as well, maybe 87,000 compared to 105,000 if memory serves me correctly.

 

[tomauasia]

On 2/7/2021 at 2:57 PM, alx123 said:

I would always suggest to get the bigger displacement. We always say we don't care about it but a little bit more of power is always more fun, especially in the trails. My 2 cents.

I have owned 2 Dtrackers. Both got 300cc kits and ECU. D TRACKER has the worst suspension. It's for 60kg rider. Rubbish..

Best buy a CRF the 150 you rob yourself of a long trip

[Deli]

A 250cc is definitely the better choice. Displacement always rules.