1989 TZR250

(1989 / Production Model)

The long-awaited TZR250 “racer replica” had caused a stir and been met with rave reviews upon its introduction in 1985, and this second-generation model pursued the utmost limits of the original concept. It adopted an uncommon engine layout with rear-facing exhaust ports, and overthrew the prevailing notion many enthusiasts at the time had of such a format never coming to a production bike. As other manufacturers were shifting towards V-twins, this model sought the yet-untapped potential of a sports model with a more traditional in-line 2-cylinder engine, and numerous technologies in their most refined form to date were employed on this model.

• Overall length × width × height: 2,040mm × 655mm × 1,100mm
• Weight: 136kg
• Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, in-line 2-cylinder, 249cm³
• Maximum power output: 33.1kW (45.0PS) / 9,500r/min
• Maximum torque: 37.3N･m（3.8kgf･m）/ 8,000r/min
• Price: ¥619,000

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