Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1990 Yamaha R1-Z.
Two-stroke lovers, rejoice! The Yamaha R1-Z was exclusively offered in Japan and was only sold for just years (1990-1991) – it’s a very rare find in the US. The trellis frame looks great, and we love the “Individual Sports” and “2 Cycle Parallel Twin 249” stickers on the tank and tail.
The retuned TZR250 motor (which was also very similar to the engine in the TDR250) produces 44 (restricted) horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 27 pound-feet of torque at 8,500 rpm.
Triple disc brakes reined in that power quite easily thanks to the weight of just 293 pounds.
This example is VIN: 3XC041591. The seller imported it approximately twelve years ago.
During his ownership, the owner covered roughly 400 kilometers. The odometer shows 27,602 kilometers (17,151 miles).
Per the seller, this is a “super strong running bike, always starts right up. Enjoy the Yamaha TZR in a upright riding position.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: LITTLE HIGH
Engine Oil Quality: DARK
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: LITTLE DIRTY AND DRY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 85
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 85
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 1118
Tire Date Code Rear: 1618
Tire % Remaining Front: 99
Tire % Remaining Rear: 98
Tire Press. Front: 26
Tire Press. Rear: 29
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.76V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.10V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
BRAKE FLUIDS FAILED MOISTURE TEST
GEARBOX OIL HIGH
Recommended repair:
Flush both brake lines
Replace gearbox oil
Service chain
Modifications:
Not Pictured: “The ECU has been swaped with OEM factory one that runs a more aggressive rpm range. R1-Zs in white came with this ECU, so I swapped this particular one with one out of a white bike. And yes, I noticed the difference right away.”
BikeMaster Superbike GX mirrors.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on ContiAttack SM tires with date codes of 1118 and 1618.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Ohio 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 R1-Z stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
