Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1992 Yamaha TZR250 RS.
The Yamaha TZR250 was manufactured and sold from 1986 until 1995 in three main iterations exclusively for the Japanese market, never being officially imported to 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.
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 TZ250R race bike engine parts (such as cylinders) to increase power, unlike the Honda NSR250 that shared almost nothing in common with the RS250R 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 produced the 3XV in three different trim levels, including the R, the RS (Racing Sport), and the ultra-limited SP (Sport Production). The RS – like the one shown here – featured several upgrades over the base R model, such as a dry clutch and some adjustable suspension.
This example is VIN: 3XV088650. The seller acquired it in May of 2012 from a private party.
The odometer shows 12,919 KM which is 8,027 miles. The seller has covered approximately 400 KM during his 13 years of ownership. He states “of all the 2 stroke sportbikes I own, this is my favorite. It’s not the fastest, but it has tons of torque for a 2 stroke. It just seems to be built the best. This is the RS “racing sport” model which gets you the dry clutch and short gear ratios and some more adjustable front forks.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: GOOD
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: GOOD LESS THAN 1.5% 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: OK LIL DIRTY
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: 95
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95
Forks: WEEPING
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 4411
Tire Date Code Rear: 2515
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 29
Tire Press. Rear: 33
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.63V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.46V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
TIRES AGED
CHAIN IS A LITTLE DIRTY
REAR BRAKE FLUID FAILED MOISTURE TEST
Recommended services:
Replace front and rear tires
Service chain
Bleed rear brake line
Top off coolant
Modifications:
The seller states “the wheels have been powder coated. Steve at Speedwerks powdered them for me. He choose white.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Continental ContiSportAttack 2 tires which have aged out with date codes of 4411 and 2515.
The sale includes one key.
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 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 TZR250 RS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
