1988
Yamaha FZR 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 970859 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | FZR 250 |
| Year | 1988 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 100/80-17 52H |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Reartyre | 120/80-17 61H |
| Trail | 88 mm (3.5 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 48.0 x 34.5 mm (1.9 x 1.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 250.00 ccm (15.26 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 4 in to 1 with EXUP valve |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. MIKUNI BDS26 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Maxrpm | 17000 |
| Power | 45.00 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 14500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| Torque | 25.00 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Comments | Only released in Japan but used bikes were exported to many countries as ´grey import´ |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 141.0 kg (310.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,010 mm (79.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3191 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.