Yamaha FZR 250 (FZR250R): review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1986-1994
Related: Yamaha FZR400, Yamaha FZX250 Zeal
| Models | |
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| Yamaha FZR250
1986-1988 (Japan) |
Yamaha FZR250R
1989-1994 (Japan) |
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History
| History | |||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine | Colors |
| 1987 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250
Code: 2KR0 |
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| 1988 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250
Code: 3HX1 |
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| 1989 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250 R
Code: 3LN1 |
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| 1990 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250 R
Code: 3LN3 |
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| 1991 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250 R
Code: 3LN5 |
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| 1993 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250 R
Code: 3LN6 |
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| 1994 | Japan | Name: Yamaha FZR 250 R
Code: 3LN7 |
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Specifications
Yamaha FZR 250 (FZR250R): specs: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2010 mm / 79,1 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
1990 mm / 78,3 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) |
| Overall width | 680 mm / 26,7 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
675 mm / 26,6 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Overall height | 1120 mm / 44,1 in | |
| Seat height | 750 mm / 29,5 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
735 mm / 28,9 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
140 mm / 5,5 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Dry weight | 140 kg / 309 lbs – FZR250 (1986-1988)
145 kg / 320 lbs – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) – FZR250 (1986-1988)
Deltabox (aluminum) – FZR250 (1989-1994) |
| Front suspension, travel | 35 mm telescopic fork, 110 mm / 4,3 in – FZR250 (1986-1987)
35 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in – FZR250 (1988) 38 mm telescopic fork, 117 mm / 4,6 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 140 mm / 5,5 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
Swingarm with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 | |
| Rear tire size | 120/80-17 – FZR250 (1986-1988)
130/70-17 – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper – FZR250 (1986-1988)
Double disc, 282 mm, 4-piston calipers – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 12,0 l / 3,17 US gal – FZR250 (1986-1988)
14,0 l / 3,69 US gal – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Trail | 88 mm / 3,46 in – FZR250 (1986-1988)
87 mm / 3,42 in – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,5 l / 100 km (47 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 48 x 34,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 249 cm³ (15,19 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 45 hp (33,1 kW) / 14500 rpm – FZR250 (1986-1988)
45 hp (33,1 kW) / 16000 rpm – FZR250 (1989-1992) 40 hp - FZR250R (1993-1994) | |
| Max. torque | 24,5 Nm (2,5kgm) / 11500 rpm – FZR250 (1986-1988)
24,5 Nm (2,5kgm) / 12000 rpm – FZR250 (1989-1994) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,0 sec. | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS36 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.542 | |
| Final reduction | 3.294 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.214 1.777 1.500 1.315 1.173 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Yamaha FZR 250 (FZR250R): images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha FZR 250 (FZR250R): video.
Manuals
Yamaha FZR 250 (FZR250R): manuals, parts, microfiches.