“Ultimate Dual.” That’s how Yamaha marketed the TDR250 – a unique descriptor for a unique bike.
The TDR combined a retuned TZR250 two-stroke motor good for nearly 50 horsepower in a dual-sport frame, making it unlike anything available in the US at the time (especially because Yamaha never officially sold it here).
As a bit of perspective on how ahead of its time this machine was, consider that this 30+ year-old bike makes 10 horsepower more than the recently-refreshed Kawasaki KLR, yet it weighs 120 pounds less! If that wasn’t good enough, check out this article on ADV Pulse for what else made the TDR special, including Yamaha’s assertion that the TDR’s engine was the first two-stroke motor to utilize both a CDI and an electronic advance system.
Or check out this promotional video:
This example is VIN: 2YK068401.
The odometer shows 13,861 KM which is 8,612 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 13861 KM
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
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: FAIL TIGHT AND DRY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): FAIL
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 50
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 1717
Tire Date Code Rear: 1820
Tire % Remaining Front: 99
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99
Tire Press. Front: 25
Tire Press. Rear: 28
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.71V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.09V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
FRONT TIRE MOUNTED IN WRONG DIRECTION
BRAKING WAVE FRONT ROTOR
AIR FILTER FALLING APART IT WAS REMOVED
REAR BRAKE SWITCH BROKEN
CHAIN TIGHT AND DRY
TIRES AGED
BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
Recommended repairs:
Replace air filter
Service chain
Bleed both brake lines
Change front tire direction if not replacing both tires
Modifications:
Rear luggage rack.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Sirac tires with date codes of 1717 and 1820.
The sale includes two keys.
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 Bill of Sale with import paperwork. For approximately $750 Iconic can assist the winning bidder with obtaining a Washington State title. Have any TDR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Panorama City, California
Year
1988
Make
Yamaha
Model
TDR250
Mileage
8,612
VIN
2YK068401
Title
Bill of Sale Only
Title State/Country
N/A
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 35
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$5,600
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June 7, 2025 9:16 am PDT
$5,100
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$4,600
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