1992 Yamaha TZR250R SP

Description

Update 2/16: The seller has decided to include an extra fuel tank, bodywork, and wheels to the winner of the auction. Please see below and the SmugMug album for photos.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

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.

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 TZ250 race bike engine parts (such as cylinders) to increase power, unlike the Honda NSR250 that shared almost nothing in common with the RS250 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.

Yamaha also produced a limited run of SP (Sports Production) models which featured a dry clutch, adjustable suspension front/rear, and several improvements to allow for even more power when de-restricted: cylinders, heads, electrics, and exhaust. Production was limited to 500 units a year and it was the model to get.

This example is VIN: 3XV078525. The seller purchased the bike from an importer out of San Fransisco in 1994.

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 7,000 miles. The odometer shows 12,526 kilometers (7,783 miles).

Maintenance:
The seller states, “It’s been tuned by Steve Biganski who was the tuner for Nick Ienatch who raced TZ250s in the 90s. The bike has been ported, derestricted and jetted with Jackal Pipes. During the last year I had the whole bike gone through and restored. New fork seals, piston rings, carbs rebuilt, many engine seals, various hoses, break lines, all new fluids, a total of $5,500 in labor and parts and it received a $2,800 paint job from the most respected hi-end painter in San Diego. It has about 65HP, weighs about 280lbs tank empty and 304lbs tank full. The bike runs absolutely great.”

Modifications:
Jackal Pipes.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax tires from 2021.

The sale includes three keys. Update 2/16: The seller has decided to include an extra fuel tank, bodywork, and wheels to the winner of the auction.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in San Diego, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2024.

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