Description
1-4-25 Update: Iconic’s service department has replaced the swing arm cotter pin. Thanks to “4spdBernie” for pointing out that it was missing!
The Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1986 until 1995 in three main iterations exclusively for the Japanese market, never being officially sold in 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 version shown here.
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 3XV could even be further modified by using TZ250R race bike engine parts (such as cylinders) to increase power, unlike the Honda NSR250 that shared almost nothing in common with the RS250R race model.
Many TZR’s therefore found their way into club racing and local track days proving to be very capable, even by today’s standards.
This example is VIN: 3XV002870.
The odometer shows 5,296 kilometers (3,290 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, change the oil, and clean and lube the drive chain. We also sent the tank to GTL for cleaning and lining, and had some scratches on the tank touched up by BKM Creations. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 1708/0605
Tire % Front/ Rear: 70/70
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 33/33
Brake % Front/ Rear : 90/60
Front hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Oil: NEW
Coolant: OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.89
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.67
Notes:
• SUPER CLEAN ORIGINAL BIKE
Suggested Repairs:
• TIRES
Modifications:
The bike appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires which have aged out.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Washington 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 TZR250R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
