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Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC - [1988]
This edition of the Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1988. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf.This particular Yamaha FZR 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1988 FZR 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZR 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 14500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.4 lb-ft (25.0 Nm) @ 11500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister [18.8 lb-ft (25.6 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1990 Honda NT 650 Bros MKII has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC.
The 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 279.5 bhp per ton and 114.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1988 FZR 250 competing with the 1990 Honda NT 650 Bros MKII [304.5 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Honda NT 650 Bros MKI [304.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZR 250 generating around 114.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1994 Honda RVF 400 R NC35 [139.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Honda RVF 400 R NC35 [139.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2013 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha WR 250 F (13.2 secs). This Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC and the 2000 Honda XR 250 R
When talking about the performance of the 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2000 Honda XR 250 R (0 secs) and the 1994 Suzuki DR 125 SE (0 secs).
The 1988 version of the Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC has a maximum speed of 112mph.
Top Speed of the 1988 FZR 250 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1988 Yamaha FZR 250 DOHC then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).
