Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R?
Service every 12 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha WR250R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).