Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1990 Yamaha TZR250.
Loosely based on Yamaha’s TZ250 racer, the TZR was a 2-stroke sportbike built between ’86 and ’99 – in 1986 it was the first production 250cc motorcycle to lap Isle of Man’s TT course at over 100 miles per hour.
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: 3MA058521. The seller states “it was not the rarest of the 3MA liveries, but it became one of the hardest to find. It took me two years to find this one. The story goes that before I turned in for the night, my supplier asked how much I was willing to bid to win this. I told them, “bid to win,” I had to have it. And yes, when I woke up the next morning, I paid a hefty price for it.”
The odometer shows 5,864 kilometers (3,643 miles.) The seller has covered approximately 200 KMS during his 12 year ownership
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: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: MARGINAL
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: MARGINAL
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 TIGHT/ DRY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
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: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: PASS
Forks: LEAKING
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 0819
Tire Date Code Rear: 0819
Tire % Remaining Front: 99
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 11.96 V, IGNITION ON 9.25V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.34 V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
FORKS LEAKING LH
NEEDS COOLANT
GEARBOX OIL
BOTH BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
TIRES BORDERLINE
Recommended service:
Replace Battery
Service Forks
Replace coolant
Replace gearbox oil
Bleed both brake lines
Replace tires
Modifications:
The seller states “no mods.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax a14F tires with date codes of 0819 and 0819.
The sale includes one key.
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 TZR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
