Description
Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1990 Yamaha FZR250.
Nowadays, an small-displacement inline-four sportbike is a bit of a unicorn, as evidenced by the popularity and excitement around Kawi’s latest ZX-4RR. Comparatively, the early 90’s were the wild west for bikes of this nature; Japanese manufacturers were constantly coming up with ways to one-up each other in the lightweight motorcycle market, offering features normally reserved for the biggest and best each company had to offer – adjustable suspension, dual rotors, and even advanced electronics.
Yamaha was no stranger to this, offering a ‘beginner-friendly’ motorcycle with the original FZR250R. The 250R was a beginner only in name, as the high-revving and agile bike soon became a staple amongst avid sportbike fans. The 250R was often seen as one of the more sought-after inline-fours of it’s time, offering a claimed 45bhp at a screaming 16,000 rpm while coming in at just 310 pounds – numbers that a motorcycle rider could only dream about in today’s market.
A pioneer in innovation, the FZR came packed with class-leading characteristics for it’s time – a rigid and responsive Deltabox chassis and an EXUP valve tucked away in the exhaust to name a few. With these types of amenities offered on a psuedo “entry-level” motorcycle, it was no wonder the FZR250R was – and still is – a cult classic.
This example is VIN: 3LN283237. The seller imported the bike from Japan about 13 years ago.
The odometer shows 6,425 KM which is 3,992 miles. The seller has covered approximately 500 KM during his ownership. He states “the FZR250 is my favorite of the inline 250’s. It’s not the fastest but seems to be well put together. It’s a nice place to be.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. We topped off the oil, performed a hydro flush/fill, replaced missing windshield bolts and washers, and performed a carb clean/sync. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: GOOD
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: CLEANED/ LUBED
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: PASS
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 4114
Tire Date Code Rear: 0716
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 22
Tire Press. Rear: 24
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.4V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•TIRES AGED
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
•Replace tires
Modifications:
The seller states “the bike is all stock.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC RX-01R tires with date codes of 4114 and 0716.
The sale includes one key and OEM owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Ohio 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 FZR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
