NOTE: Previously listed back in September of last year, this TZR 250 sold for $7,7700 out of Florida. It is now being offered in California with a Buy-It-Now of $8,800. Links Updated – Marty/Dallaslavowner
1990 Yamaha TZR 250SP for sale on ebay
This is a 1990 Yamaha TZR250SP and according to the seller, the 1990 model year TZR250 is from the 3MA generation of TZRs which were unique with their reverse cylinder design/carburetors in the front and exhausts out of the rear of the cylinders. This is also the much rarer Sport Production version of the 3MA, which included USD forks and a dry clutch along with some other changes from the standard version.
The last time this was posted I asked the question whether this would be a good “starter” 250? The standard TZR250 has a general reputation of being one of the easiest 1990’s 250 to “get the best from”. Chassis, brakes and power are all supposedly well balanced which will allow a rider to focus on the upcoming road. I had also read that two of the main TZR competitors have some odd handling issues; the Suzuki RGV has a reputation for head shake under mid corner braking and the Kawasaki KR-1S is supposed to have weird front wheel feedback so the TZR seems like a good option. Then again, this is the SP version so perhaps this a bit more temperamental?
Here were some of the quotes from reviewers of the TZR 250;
- ‘it’s the perfect mix of race technology and practical useability.’
- ‘I really don’t think you can fault it – you can slam it into corners with the brakes full on and it’ll still go round, with the only protest coming from the tyres’
- ‘More friendly than the others’
- ‘Starts first time, the mirrors are useable and the seat is comfortable up to the first tank refill’
- easy to clean, good pillion seat, luggage can be carried, lasts for ages.
- ‘Bought by sensible people.’
Based on the comments that were received at the time of the original posting, picking up this bike as a first 250cc seems like a bad idea. General consesus was that someone like me who is new to the 250 cc experience would be better off with the Honda or the Aprilia. Of course this means this little bike will be available to other types of buyers such as a collector or someone looking to relive their 250cc riding days.
Overall this particular TZr250SP certainly looks to be in good condition and I think the bodywork is the best looking year for the TZR that I have seen. The seller has posted a good number of hi-res pictures and it looks very clean, although some cosmetic defects are mentioned in the advert and I think I see some marks on the riders left mirror stalk.
– Marty/Dallaslavowner
and its gone….probably sold
Hey, what is the price for the TZR 250 ?
Nils
looks like the link is back up, so let the bidding commence.
Not a good bike for a first timer two smoker experience it would be too fickle and replacement parts are getting harder to find mostly NOS many are NLA for this model first gen TZR and v-twin much better – Seriously consider the RGV it’s been the least fickle and easiest to find parts for new or used. I have experience with all those models you list and ridden them. I don’t have first hand experience with the TZR reverse or v-twin but do the first gen TZR and the RGV NSR and KR1s soon to add 86 RG250 walter wolf to that list it’s waiting restore. Trust me I love the sound of this TZR etc I really wanted one I even have some 3ma parts maybe the seller will trade me my NSR mc21 i’m restoring now when it’s done.
You could start with a RZ and go from there
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/4602692587.html
carbs up front? Holy shit… engineer ought to be fired for that… then again, HE’S not the poor bastard who has to do the rejetting.
eBay shows sold at $7700. Congratulations to buyer and seller!
dc
Hi..can u tell me what the price of tzr 250..
I like to know give some good price
Ready to buy..tq
you can click on the link in the post to see asking price (8800) USD
Buy it, realize that it is always on the knifes edge of seizing the left hand pot, put it on eBay for $1000 more and laugh all the way to the bank?
Is that what all these Johnny Come Lately 3MA owners think these bikes are all about? LOL
At this rate this bike should be selling for $15000 by next summer.
3MA’s are not easy to own. For this reason the 3MA is a $5000 to $6000 bike at best, and then it better be in perfect nick. I am saying this as a 3MA owner – $8800 is a an insane price.
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That is exactly why I own a 2MA. All the fun and less of a headache.
And for those thinking spares are a problem…they are not. Plenty of TZRs made and many parts are common to many Yamaha models meaning Yamaha still carries many parts you’ll need. The rest is available new and used online. Japan is an easy source for parts. There is nothing I have needed during restorations that I have not been able to acquire. TZRs are not rare and neither are parts.
90 % sure is my old bike. I raced it in the AFM in 1990 and 1991. I left it pretty much stock. The crank was worn out by the time I sold it in the late nineties. It liked to eat pistons. After the third top end I sold it to a kid from San Louis Obispo.
It was a great handling bike. The power was just uninspiring. It needed about 20 HP more to be a great bike. The 3xv (V Twin) is better. For sure not a bike for newbies or a non committed owner.
looks like it actually sold for 8800…