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!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
