The Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1986 until 1995 in three main iterations exclusively for the Japanese market, never being officially imported to the United States. Born out of the RD250, the model evolved from the more modest parallel twin 250 two stroke of the 2MA and 3MA variants to the 90-degree v-twin 3XV.
In the early 90’s 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.
The 3MA got a reverse cylinder design – the carb was in the front, and the exhaust was out of the rear of the cylinders. This, in combination with revised timing, bumped power up to about 60 horsepower. When restricted for the Japanese market, this bike made 45 horsepower. Dual exhaust pipes out of the tail sections were just like what Yamaha did on the ’89 YZR250 GP race bike.
This example is VIN: 3MA009551. The seller purchased the bike from a private party December 2023 though an Iconic auction.
During his ownership the seller has covered 4 miles. The odometer shows 3,104 kilometers (1,928 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller reports no recent maintenance.
Modifications:
Black wheels.
Decals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Gran Turismo tires with date codes of 4820 and 3021.
The sale includes three keys and and a pair of spare mirrors.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in St. Anthony, Idaho, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any TZR250 3MA1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
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