Sportbikes
1991Yamaha TZR 250
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The 1991 Yamaha TZR250 is a two-stroke twin sports bike with a 249.7cc engine and a 126 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 249.7 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM
What’s new for the 1991 Yamaha TZR 250
vs the 1990| Spec | 1990 | 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 10000 RPM | 45.0 HP (33.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 35.5 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 26.2 ft.lbs) @ 9750 RPM | 37.3 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Top speed | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) | not listed |
| Dry weight | 128.0 kg (282.2 pounds) | 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds) | not listed |
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | — | 39mm Upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | — | Monocross linkage |
| Front brakes | Single disc | 2X disc 4 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm (54.1 inches) | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Compression | 5.9:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for sharp cornering, track days, and spirited sport riding rather than practicality or distance covering.
- Built for
- A raw, high-strung 2-stroke twin with a narrow but explosive power band that rewards precise throttle and gear control with thrilling acceleration and razor-sharp handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good choice for riders wanting a relaxed commuter, a comfortable tourer, or anyone seeking low-maintenance, forgiving power delivery.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →69
out of 100Good
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 87.5% of the time, 4.7 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 69% of models.
All years of this model: 59 / 100 (average) from 3,338 tests.
87.5%Passed first time
5.6%Failed outright
6.9%Fixed during test
19,000Typical miles
576Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
63
54
46
55
52
69
69
96
19861987198819891990199119921993
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha RD 350 F | 76 Good | 141 |
| 2 | Suzuki RG 500 Gamma | 66 Good | 2,168 |
| 3 | Gilera Saturno 500 | 64 Good | 208 |
| 4 | Yamaha TZR 250 | 59 Average | 3,338 |
| 5 | Suzuki RGV 250 Gamma | 39 Below average | 2,632 |
| 6 | Kawasaki ZXR 400 | 24 Below average | 14,183 |
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
- 249.7 ccm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 37.3 Nm (3.8 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3571 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1340 mm
- Overall length
- 1960 mm
- Overall width
- 680 mm
- Overall height
- 1075 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 126.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 39mm Upside-down forks
- Rear suspension
- Monocross linkage
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2X disc 4 piston calipers
- Rear brakes
- Single disc 2 piston caliper
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1987 | 1989 | 1991 | 1992 | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Dry weight | 128 kg | 128 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg | 126 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 760 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 15 L | 15 L | 15 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 54 Average | 55 Average | 69 Good | 69 Good | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha TZR 250?
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 has a Capacity of 249.7 ccm (15.24 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha TZR 250 have?
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 has a Power of 45.0 HP (33.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha TZR 250 have?
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha TZR 250?
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 has a Torque of 37.3 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha TZR 250 weigh?
The 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 has a Dry weight of 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds).
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