Description
Please Note: This bike has been stored dry since new and as such, the seller has asked us to list it as-is. If the next owner wishes, our White Glove service can make this Yamaha a runner.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Never officially sold in the United States, the Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1986 until 1995 in three main iterations. The first generation (known as the 1KT in Japan and the 2MA in other markets) what was Yamaha called a “Supersports Milestone” and it went on to become a commercial success.
The TZR250 was developed alongside the production TZ250 racer and was competitive in TT-Formula 3 racing with the installation of a factory kit. During this era, 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.
Keeping that power in check was an aluminum Deltabox frame and hollow 3-spoke 17″ wheels paired with a massive 320mm front disc rotor (half of the braking setup from a FZR1000).
Aesthetically, the 1KT generation stood out from future TZR250s with faired-in turn signals front and rear.
This example is VIN: 1KT056635. The seller acquired it roughly three months ago from an auction in Japan.
The odometer shows 7 kilometers (4 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform an inspection. Here is our condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: PRE 4-DIGIT DATE CODES
Tire % Front/ Rear: 100%
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 28/32
Brake % Front/ Rear : 100/100
Front Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Transmission Oil: EMPTY
2T Oil Tank: EMPTY
Coolant: EMPTY
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: UNKNOWN, HAS TO RUN TO CHECK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: REAR ONLY
Plate Light: OK
Kill: UNK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: TIGHT
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM:
Test Ride: None taken, did not run on bench
Notes:
• BIKE IS BRAND NEW AND STORED DRY
• DID NOT ADD FLUIDS OR ATTEMPT TO START
• NEEDS NEW AIR FILTER
Modifications:
This TZR250 appears to be completely stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on what we believe to be the original Yokohoma tires with date codes of 247 and 247.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any TZR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
