1994 Yamaha TZR250R SP With 957 Miles

Description

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Cold Start:

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The Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1986 until 1995 in three main iterations exclusively for the Japanese market, never being officially sold in the United States. Born out of the RD250, the model evolved from the more modest parallel twin 250 two stroke of the 2MA and 3MA variants to the 90-degree v-twin 3XV version.

In the early 90’s the Japanese manufacturers were in an arms race to create the most advanced 250cc repli-racers for license limited riders and track racers alike. These small quarter liter bikes were very different from the budget small cc bikes produced today to meet the needs of restricted license holders, they were brimming with the latest race bred technology and excellent build quality. While restricted to 45 HP to meet the Japanese rules of the time, de-restriction and tuning could release a lot more power. The 3XV could even be further modified by using TZ250 race bike engine parts (such as cylinders) to increase power, unlike the Honda NSR250 that shared almost nothing in common with the RS250 race model. Many TZR’s therefore found their way into club racing and local track days proving to be very capable, even by today’s standards.

Yamaha also produced a limited run of SP (Sports Production) models which featured a dry clutch, adjustable suspension front/rear, and several improvements to allow for even more power when de-restricted: cylinders, heads, electrics, and exhaust. Production was limited to 500 units a year and it was the model to get.

This example is VIN: 3XV105265. The seller acquired it approximately three months ago from an auction in Japan.

The odometer shows 1,540 kilometers (957 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform an inspection, flush the hydraulic fluid, clean and sync the carbs, perform a chain service, change the transmission oil, and install an air filter. Olly performed the work, here is his condition report after the service:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: OLD
Tire % Front/ Rear: 60/70
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 33/33
Brake % Front/ Rear : 90/90
Front hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: NEW
Coolant: NEW
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: SERVICED
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.39
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.28

Notes:
• A STUNNING BIKE THAT RUNS GREAT!
• NEEDS NEW TIRES (old)
• VERY MINOR RUST ON FORK TUBES

Modifications:
DogFight R exhaust.

Carbon fiber rear fender.

NHK steering damper.

Antlion levers.

Fork cap adjusters.

Real Balance rear sets.

ATL gas cap.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Rideen GPR-70 tires that have aged out (from 1997).

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Washington title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any TZR250R SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!