Yamaha TZR 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha TZR 250 motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 144 kg (317.5 lb).

Key specifications

1987-1990Model years
250 ccDisplacement
144 kgWet weight
16 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1987198819891990

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1987 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha TZR 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.

Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 41st percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight144 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 23% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 34th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement41st

250 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight34th

144 kg — heavier than about 34% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 66%.

Fuel capacity67th

16 L — larger than about 67% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, two-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/80-17 front / 120/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-17
Rear tire size 120/80-17
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 1.13:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, two-stroke
Displacement 250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Bore × stroke 56.4 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 5.9:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Membrane & power valve

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/80-17
Rear tire 120/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 144 kg (317.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.