Revving up nostalgia and embodying the sheer essence of speed, Dave is presenting his Harris Yamaha TZ250! Adorned with striking curves and a ferocious two-stroke engine, this legendary two-wheeled marvel commanded attention on and off the track. From the moment the first twist of the throttle unleashed its symphony of power, riders and enthusiasts alike knew they were in for an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
From the seller:
HARRIS YAMAHA TZ250 G MODEL RACE BIKE – Circa 1985
I purchased this rather rare race bike from a racer in Nova Scotia. The bike had had minimal use with at most 5 races in Canada and the North Eastern States. Since bringing the bike to Ontario, as owner & mechanic, I replaced the exhaust, wheels, brakes, put in new fuel lines and restored it to racing spec. However, I am now ready to retire and must part with this machine. Willing to accept a reasonable offer.
Details of the bike:
Original Paint on frame (Excellent condition)
New Fairing (small crack on screen)
17 in wheels – New Pirelli tires
Upgraded front brake master cylinder (Nissin)
Ducati front brake and Rim (Brembo) Single large disc
Lectron Carbs (new)
Upgraded rear brake including caliper and fixture
Engine rebuilt – All Stainless steel fittings and fasteners, as well as new clutch
New control levers, i.e. clutch and front brake
Lap Timer & digital Temperature gauge
Rewrapped insulated exhaust & new Aluminum silencersLOTS OF SPARES INCLUDED – See photo – full list available…
New factory Crank
30 new pistons (in boxes) complete with rings and pins
Many connecting rods
Water pump spares (new)
Gearbox (4 new selectors) and new Drum (lots of gaskets, etc.)
Set of Primary Gears and gaskets
Factory service tools
New seals and fastenersAsking for entire package of bike AND spares: $17,950 Cdn OVNO
Contact: Dave westfam419@gmail.com
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Interesting but it occurs to me that it’s pretty much like an RZ350 in configuration and probably capability?
Aaron –
RZ350 – 52 hp at 8750 RPM. 121-ish mph with stock gearing. 370lbs
TZ250 – 76 hp at 11,750 RPM (it actually jumps from 51ish bhp at 10,500 rpm to 76 bph at 11,750 rpm, talk about a powerband!). 150-ish mph. 238lbs.
a TZ250 in race spec will stomp all over an RZ350
I believe the Harris frame is much lighter and stronger than the RZ frame is.
I have a Yamaha TZ250 4DP that I run in track days in the NorthEast. I am far from an expert rider. But there has never been an RZ350 at the same track that I could not toast. The litre bikes are much harder. Found the best way to compete is to simply not slow down for corners, but pass everybody on the outside. No inside corner passing on trackdays.
I believe that Jess is correct about Harris frames. But I do not believe that I could tell the difference between them.
Mike G – wow, Thks – my RZ has pipes and filter and jets, supposed to make 65 hp, feels like it, and I thought it was 340 but “irregardless” (bad spelling on purpose) the TZ would be crazy at the numbers for hp and weight and rpm you quote….
We are looking for a TZ250s/t read valve assembly and a crankshaft fit this model. The bike has been sitting for years and unfortunately water got into the right side and destroyed the Reed cage and badly rusted right side of the crank