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YAMAHA WR250R possible to insure?

  • 23-04-2012 9:15pm
    #1
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to get an off-road bike and the WR250R has been recommended to me , would it be possible to make it street legal for the 6 mile journey from my house to the local trails and possible to insure on off road tyres. Also any idea what hp it is as I want to know if I can insure it on a provisional A. I'd rather be able to drive it to the trails than trailer it.

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    30hp according to this site:

    http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2010-yamaha-wr250r-ar69431.html

    so ridable on a learner A alright ;) hows insurance looking for it?

    I initially thought you were talking about a yz250, and I was about to berate your friends - that tis no learner bike..!!


  • #3
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Didn't check insurance yet said i'd find out first if it was do able .i'll report back.


  • #4
    Cuddlesworth
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    It would need to be road legal. Indicators, full and dipped beam lights, rear view mirrors etc...


  • #5
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Cuddlesworth wrote: »
    It would need to be road legal. Indicators, full and dipped beam lights, rear view mirrors etc...

    2009-yamaha-wr250r-3_460x0w.jpg

    wr250r is a road legal 4 stroke trails, by the looks of it alright


  • #6
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Wossack wrote: »
    Cuddlesworth wrote: »
    It would need to be road legal. Indicators, full and dipped beam lights, rear view mirrors etc...

    2009-yamaha-wr250r-3_460x0w.jpg

    wr250r is a road legal 4 stroke trails, by the looks of it alright

    I've read reviews of it and it seems to be ideal for my needs , road legal and adequate off road especially for a beginner , I know it's not an out and out off road machine but I'm sure it's adequate for my limited abilities.


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  • #7
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    €504 on line quote with liberty , third party fire and theft holding a first provisional and over 30 , sounds expensive , is it?


  • #8
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭Wossack


    the only thing I'd say is, check the weight of it when you go to look at it

    if you're bringing it on trails, its best you're able to pick it up yourself for when you come off it :)

    /edit insurance quote doesnt sound too bad imo. Might get a better one on the phone


  • #9
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Wossack wrote: »
    the only thing I'd say is, check the weight of it when you go to look at it

    if you're bringing it on trails, its best you're able to pick it up yourself for when you come off it :)

    Good point. Cheers.


  • #10
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    OP the WR is a nice machine and should be plenty fast enough off road, 30 hp is plenty for most offroad conditions where an excess of horsepower can often be a problem in slimy conditions where traction is poor.
    If you do buy one make sure the dealer plates it and doesn't leave it up to you, some offroad machines are not type approved for road usage, this is a problem with some ATV's here which cannot be used on the road.
    Pirelli MT21 are probably the best tyres for 90% off and 10% onroad riding.


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