Just returned from a two week on/off road ride throughout Baja. The WR took everything I through at it without complaint or issue. All day 65 mph highway thrashes, countless water crossings including one deep water excursion to miles and miles of sand, loose rocks and the hated baby heads. I was knackered but the bike just yawned and asked for more. Saw quite a few bikes: big ADV 1200s, 800s, KLRs, 690s and tons of 450/500 EXCs. Mine was the only 250. Several riders were incredulous one would do a trip like that on a mere 250. I never felt I needed anything else. After 8 years, I still love this bike!!