Handling with half full 4.7 gallon fuel tank

I can see that I would only need a partial fill for most rides, but just wondering how the WR250R handles with a 4.7 gallon tank with 2 or less gallons? Does the bike perhaps feel even lighter than stock with a small quantity of gas down low?
Tia

I had a big gastank on my xt600. Its hard to compare to stock, as its hard to compare directly, but it will feel way lighter than with the complete 4,7gallon thats for sure.

Go try it out =)

Jens Eskildsen wrote:

I had a big gastank on my xt600. Its hard to compare to stock, as its hard to compare directly, but it will feel way lighter than with the complete 4,7gallon thats for sure.

Go try it out =)

I haven't bought the bike yet (but might pull the trigger very soon) just putting together my projected layout for what I hope to set the bike up to do. (Back country and back road touring, with some local trail riding. Thanks for the reply

It's not the weight that makes the difference, it's the size of the tank that limits you. If you're planning hardcore enduros, then the big tank is not a good idea; in any other usage though, the quantity of fuel in the big tank is not a factor.

I don't do single track on the bike, so I always fill the big tank to the max (which is actually more than 5 gallons rather than 4.7).

I have both the 3.1 and 4.7 gallon tank.

The big issue I have with the 4.7 gallon tank is I cannot slide as far forward on the bike as I do with the 3.1 tank.... rather I should say I have to work more at sliding forward with the 4.7 gallon tank.

but Johnkol is right, if you aren't doing some enduro type stuff then you really won't notice much of a difference.

In fact, I am getting ready to put my 4.7 gallon tank back on my WRR since I like the extra range it provides.

OK, thanks for that observation. Anyone tried both the IMS 4.7 and Safari 3.7? Is there much difference in the ergonomics?

Nicad wrote:

OK, thanks for that observation. Anyone tried both the IMS 4.7 and Safari 3.7? Is there much difference in the ergonomics?

Just an observation..

If you are concerned about range then just get the larger tank - it may impact your riding a bit but nothing that you can't over come. IMHO the larger tank will impact your riding less than going with a smaller tank and carrying fuel elsewhere on the bike.

rsteiger wrote:

Nicad wrote:

OK, thanks for that observation. Anyone tried both the IMS 4.7 and Safari 3.7? Is there much difference in the ergonomics?

Just an observation..

If you are concerned about range then just get the larger tank - it may impact your riding a bit but nothing that you can't over come.  IMHO the larger tank will impact your riding less than going with a smaller tank and carrying fuel elsewhere on the bike.

Makes sense to me.