1989MZ ETZ 250
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The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 is a road bike powered by a 243cc air-cooled two-stroke single making 20.1 hp. It has 27 Nm of torque, a 5-speed gearbox, a 135 kg dry weight and a 17-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 243.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 135.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 20.1 HP (15.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from MZ, built around a 243cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 86.9% of the time, 4.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 70% of models.
All years of this model: 66 / 100 (good) from 2,603 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Enfield 350 Bullet | 75 Good | 8,617 |
| 2 | MZ ETZ 250 | 66 Good | 2,603 |
| 3 | Honda XBR 500 | 65 Good | 9,052 |
| 4 | Yamaha SR 500 | 40 Average | 722 |
| 5 | Kawasaki EL250 | 29 Below average | 904 |
| 6 | Suzuki GS 500 E | 23 Below average | 5,550 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 243.0 ccm
- Power
- 20.1 HP (15.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1489 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 69.0 x 65.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Dry weight
- 135.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Front tyre
- 2.75-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-18
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1981 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 243 cc | 243 cc | 243 cc | 243 cc | 243 cc |
| Dry weight | 135 kg | 135 kg | 135 kg | 135 kg | 135 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | 57 Average | 68 Good | 70 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the MZ ETZ 250?
The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 has a Capacity of 243.0 ccm (14.83 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MZ ETZ 250 have?
The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 has a Power of 20.1 HP (15.0 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the MZ ETZ 250 have?
The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the MZ ETZ 250?
The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 has a Torque of 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 19.9 ft.lbs).
How much does the MZ ETZ 250 weigh?
The 1989 MZ ETZ 250 has a Dry weight of 135.0 kg (297.6 pounds).
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