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Old 10-08-2009, 05:36 AM   #1
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TZR250SPR

I am thinking of buying this rare 2 strokes as a collection..

should i?





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Old 10-08-2009, 06:15 AM   #2
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uhhhh hell yeah!!! that is sweet!

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Old 10-08-2009, 06:15 AM   #3
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Oh my God! Yes, buy it, by all means! Let us all live vicariously through you.
Please report back as soon as that is in your possession. Now go, go purchase a dream
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:55 AM   #4
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still negotiating..

he asked for USD7355.00.

bike in a very clean condition.dry clutch two strokes..thats tempting..
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:57 AM   #5
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I am thinking of buying this rare 2 strokes as a collection..

should i?
Oh please... like you don't already know what kind of response you're gonna get here

DO IT!!!!
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Old 10-08-2009, 08:26 AM   #6
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What are the specs on that thing? It looks like late 90s by the plastics, it has USD forks, floating discs, etc. It looks quite advances for an older bike. I'd ride it.
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Old 10-08-2009, 08:29 AM   #7
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btw, i love your rc51 in your sig
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:28 AM   #8
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yes, and I'll PM you my shipping address, I'll be waiting anxiously
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:45 PM   #9
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What are the specs on that thing? It looks like late 90s by the plastics, it has USD forks, floating discs, etc. It looks quite advances for an older bike. I'd ride it.


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Yamaha TZR250SPR

Year
1995

Engine
Liquid cooled, two stroke, 90° V-Twin cylinder, read valve induction

Capacity
249.7
Bore x Stroke 56 x 50.7mm
Compression Ratio 7.5:1

Induction
2x Mikuni Flatslide carbs

Ignition / Starting
Microcomputer controlled

Max Power
45 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque
3.8 kg-m @ 8000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
39mm Upside-down forks

Rear Suspension
Monocross linkage

Front Brakes
2X disc 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
110/70 Z17

Rear Tyre
150/60 Z17
Seat Height 780 mm

Dry-Weight
126 kg

Fuel Capacity
16.5 Litres

Top Speed
112 mp/g 180.2 km/h
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dunno whether the spec is correct becoz the one i saw is a dry clutch...
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Old 10-10-2009, 08:52 AM   #10
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Sure as heck seems to me it is faster than 112 mph..........just saying. Like maybe a buck and a quarter plus.
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:51 AM   #11
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If I rember correctly - Yamaha had a factory racing clutch kit that allowed it to be converted to a dry set up . If i rember correctly -

So, did ya get it ?
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Old 10-15-2009, 11:06 PM   #12
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the one i saw already with a dry clucth system..

no hurry..nobody want that bike overhere, just waited a while until he agree to my price..
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the one i saw already with a dry clucth system..

no hurry..nobody want that bike overhere, just waited a while until he agree to my price..
Excellent!
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Old 10-26-2009, 09:30 AM   #14
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Buy it.
I used to ride with a guy that had an old RZV500R, he let me ride it once, took a week to pry the smile off my face.

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