Description
“Ultimate Dual“. That’s how Yamaha marketed the TDR250 – a unique descriptor for a unique bike.
The TDR combined a retuned TZR250 two-stroke motor good for nearly 50 horsepower in a dual-sport frame, making it unlike anything available in the US at the time (especially because Yamaha never officially sold it here).
As a bit of perspective on how ahead of its time this machine was, consider that this 30+ year-old bike makes 10 horsepower more than the recently-refreshed Kawasaki KLR, yet it weighs 120 pounds less! If that wasn’t good enough, check out this article on ADV Pulse for what else made the TDR special, including Yamaha’s assertion that the TDR’s engine was the first two-stroke motor to utilize both a CDI and an electronic advance system. Or check out this promotional video:
The TDR was offered in 50, 80, and 250cc versions.
This example is VIN: JYA3NRN04LA002114. The seller states “I purchased this bike used from a dealer in 1996. I drove and maintained it for three or four years.”
The odometer shows 21,909KM which is 13,613 miles. The seller states “Purchased at 14,591 km, currently at 21,909 km.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department has cleaned the carbs and the bike runs on a bottle. The seller states “Since about 2000, I have stored it inside and taken it to the dealer every eight years or so for maintenance.” Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: BAD-REPAIRED/LEAKING PETCOCK SEIZED
Engine Oil Level: OVERFILLED
Engine Oil Quality: DARK
2T Oil Level: OK
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: FAILED >0.30V
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level:
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality:
Final Drive Condition: WORN
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): FAIL
Plate Light: OK
Horn: FAIL
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 60%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60%
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: OLD
Tire Date Code Rear: OLD
Tire % Remaining Front: 50%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 10%
Tire Press. Front: 25
Tire Press. Rear: 29
Battery Standing Voltage: 0.12
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNK
Running Condition: RUNS ON BOTTLE
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
• GAS TANK LEAKS, HAS SEVERE RUST THROUGHOUT AND POOR REPAIRS (BRAZED)
• NEW AIR FILTER
• BIKE RUNS ON BOTTLE
Recommend:
• REAR BRAKE REBUILD/SERVICE
• CHAIN + SPROCKET
• TIRES + TUBES
• BRAKE FLUIDS
• GEARBOX OIL
• COOLANT
• GAS TANK
• NEW BATTERY
Modifications:
The bike appears to be all stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Trail Wing 35 tires which have aged out with date codes of 475 and 467.
The sale includes one key.
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 bill of sale, but it does have a clean Canadian title for any Canadian buyers. Have any TDR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
