Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1985 Yamaha TZR250.
Never officially sold in the United States, the Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1985 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: 1KT010228. The seller purchased the bike in 2020 from a Mecum auction out of the Weaver collection.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 10 miles. The odometer shows 1,059 kilometers (658 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller has provided the following condition report and states, “Cleaned and rebuilt carburetors and petcock with new seals, replaced air filter.”
Modifications:
According to the seller, the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires which are aged out.
The sale includes one key, tool kit, and owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Some minor scratches in paint on decals and paint.”
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Indiana title. Have any TZR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
