Introduced in 1973, Yamaha’s TZ250 was instantly competitive in club racing and was even able to make a dent at the GP level with a few modifications. Thanks to the aftermarket, it stayed competitive for 3 decades. Built off the race-ready Yamaha TZ250 GP, this example is built completely from ground up from the 250 frame. Made for the AHRMA historic racing championship, the seller built the motorcycle with a FI Kawasaki engine cradled by the original TZ250 frame, dubbing this build a “TZ450”. The motorcycle has modern-day tech wrapped in a retro package, with features such as front and rear Ohlins suspension, custom-order Marchesini ultra light wheels, and even a quickshifter, this old-school racer is anything but.
As for this motorcycle, it holds quite the pedigree of success – the seller won the 2015 AHRMA Sound of Single’s championship on this very bike!
This example is VIN: JYA4DPW09PA002366. The owner purchased this example in 2013.
The true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “Every race the oil and fluid changes done with Motul 300v.”
Modifications:
Ohlins front and rear suspension.
Custom-ordered Marchesini ultra-light wheels.
Discaccati master cylinder. Also pictured: Motion Pro quick-turn throttle, Trail Tech gauge, and steel-braided brake lines.
Power commander.
Quickshifter.
CFMotorsports rearsets.
Not pictured: Carillo rod and piston, and Yoyodyne slipper clutch.
Per the seller: “Adjustable eccentric in the rear of motor to change engine placement to replicate the 2 stroke engine placement thus having proper weight balance.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Battlax slicks from 2018.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Cape Coral, Florida, this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any TZ250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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