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“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:
This example is VIN: JYA3NRN08KA000185. The seller acquired it from a private party in Summerland, British Columbia 22 years ago.
During his ownership, the seller covered roughly 2,000 kilometers. The odometer shows 21,664 kilometers (13,461 miles).
“I had it on display in my dealership, sold the dealership now and have no other room to keep it. Rode it a bit.”
Maintenance:
“New pistons +0.50 mm 1,000 kilometers ago.”
Modifications:
Answer handlebars, aftermarket bar risers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires that have aged out.
The sale includes three keys, Assembly Manual, and Service Information.
The sale also includes several spare parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Marks on tank, worn paint on frame by foot pegs, crack in rear tail bodywork, crack in left front side bodywork, scratches here and there. Please see photos.”
Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any TDR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada
Year
1989
Make
Yamaha
Model
TDR250
Mileage
13,461
VIN
JYA3NRN08KA000185
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Canada
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 30
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