Nowadays, an small-displacement inline-four sportbike is a bit of a unicorn, as evidenced by the popularity and excitement around Kawi’s latest ZX-4RR. Comparatively, the early 90’s were the wild west for bikes of this nature; Japanese manufacturers were constantly coming up with ways to one-up each other in the lightweight motorcycle market, offering features normally reserved for the biggest and best each company had to offer – adjustable suspension, dual rotors, and even advanced electronics.
Yamaha was no stranger to this, offering a ‘beginner-friendly’ motorcycle with the original FZR250R. The 250R was a beginner only in name, as the high-revving and agile bike soon became a staple amongst avid sportbike fans. The 250R was often seen as one of the more sought-after inline-fours of it’s time, offering a claimed 45bhp at a screaming 16,000 rpm while coming in at just 310 pounds – numbers that a motorcycle rider could only dream about in today’s market.
A pioneer in innovation, the FZR came packed with class-leading characteristics for it’s time – a rigid and responsive Deltabox chassis and an EXUP valve tucked away in the exhaust to name a few. With these types of amenities offered on a psuedo “entry-level” motorcycle, it was no wonder the FZR250R was – and still is – a cult classic.
This example is VIN: 3LN283237. The seller acquired it from a private party in June 2025 via an Iconic Motorbikes auction.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 63 miles. The odometer shows 6,531 kilometers (4,058 miles).
“The bike starts on the first push of the button with minimal choke. Its high revving engine comes alive from 8-15K RPM, and you are instantly rewarded with the acceleration and phenomenal handling. Riding in this window definitely puts a smile on your face. The bike’s light weight and large brakes enable you to slow down quickly.”
Maintenance:
“I have only ridden it 63 miles since it came from Iconic last July. No maintenance has been performed.”
Modifications:
“I have not upgraded or modified the bike. It appears to be completely stock.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC RX-01 tires with date codes of 4114 and 0716.
The sale includes one key and the OEM owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Marietta, Georgia, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Georgia title with registration current through September 2026.
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