Post-Sale Update: This Yamaha TZR250SP sold for the BIN of $8,800.
Some would say the 3MA version of Yamaha TZR250SP was a full-on racer that came with lights. A limited number were built for homologation purposes, and it even took features from the factory TZ250W racer to make a sportbike that can still take on the newcomers.
The base model (2MA) had a 249cc two-stroke reed valve engine produced 50 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. The 3MA got a reverse cylinder design – the carb was in the front, and the exhaust was out of the rear of the cylinders. This in combination with revised timing bumped power up to about 65 horsepower. The even-rarer SP version (Sport Production) got upside down forks, a dry clutch, and some other goodies.
This specific Yamaha TZR250SP has 7,700 miles and is claimed to be a “8.5 out of 10.” The cosmetics are a bit faded, but the seller says it’s in excellent mechanical condition.
Find this Yamaha TZR250SP for sale in San Francisco, California with bidding up to $5,900 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $8,800