Yamaha FZR250 (1988-89)

The Yamaha FZR250 is a 1988-89 motorcycle with a 249cc four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, 12.0:1 compression ratio, and MIKUNI BDS2600 carburetor induction. The motorcycle also includes CDI ignition, electric starting, and a wet plate clutch with a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive.

At maximum power, this model can produce 45 hp / 32.8 kW at 14500 rpm and has a maximum torque of 25 Nm / 2 kgf-m at 11500 rpm. With a steel frame and 38mm telescopic forks for front suspension and monoshock preload adjustable for rear suspension, the Yamaha FZR250 also has a single 320mm disc 4-piston caliper for front brakes and a single 210mm disc 2-piston caliper for rear brakes.

The motorcycle has a rake of 25.5 degrees and a trail of 88 mm / 3.5 in, 1375 mm / 54.1 in wheelbase, 750 mm / 29.5 in seat height, and 135 mm / 5.3 in ground clearance. The bike weighs 141 kg / 310 lbs and can hold up to 12 Liters / 3.1 gallons of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR250

Year: 1988 – 89
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 48 34.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: MIKUNI BDS2600 carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 14500 rpm
Max Torque: 25 Nm / 2 kgf-m @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Monoshock preload adjustable.
Front Brakes: Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 210mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/80–17
Rear Tyre: 120/80-17
Rake: 25.5 degrees
Trail: 88 mm / 3.5 in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 141 kg / 310 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 in