The Yamaha FZR 250 motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 141 kg (310.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha FZR 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 41st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 5% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
250 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Yamaha models.
750 mm — taller than about 26% of Yamaha models.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,010
2,082
3% below average.
680
823
17% below average.
1,120
1,172
4% below average.
1,375
1,416
Close to average.
750
793
5% below average.
135
181
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 52H |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/80-17 61H |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.39:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 250 cc (15.26 cu in) |
| Torque | 25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 48.0 x 34.5 mm (1.9 x 1.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. MIKUNI BDS26 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 88 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Front tire | 100/80-17 52H |
| Rear tire | 120/80-17 61H |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 141 kg (310.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,010 mm (79.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3191 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 4 in to 1 with EXUP valve |
|---|---|
| Comments | Only released in Japan but used bikes were exported to many countries as ´grey import´ |
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