Yamaha RZ250
'Yamaha RZ250' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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Also called | RZ 250 |
Production | 1980 |
Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
Predecessor | Yamaha TZ250 |
Engine | Liquid Cooled, Two Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder |
Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Brakes | Front: Single Disc Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
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Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Related | Yamaha RD250, Yamaha RD250LC |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha RZ 250 was a Liquid Cooled, Two Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1980. Claimed horsepower was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
This was a supersport model developed with the TZ250 as its base. It immediately created a big sensation after its stunning debut at the 1979 Tokyo Motor Show. Its liquid-cooled 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engine pumped out high power equivalent to 140 hp per liter of displacement. This was mounted on a double cradle frame with a Monocross suspension and other features like lightweight cast wheels to produce unprecedented running performance. Even today it remains a legendary model with a devoted following.
Drive
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear.
1980 - 1988 Yamaha RZ 250
Manufactured during the 80's, the bike had a liquid cooled, two stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 247cc engine.
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