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Yamaha TT 225 SOHC - [1986]
This edition of the Yamaha TT 225 SOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Yamaha TT 225 has a 223cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1986 TT 225 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TT 225's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TT 225 SOHC in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 1986 Yamaha TT 225 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 223cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 17 bhp (12 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 12.5 lb-ft (17.0 Nm) @ 6000 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 500 Hornet [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TT 225 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 305 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC.
The 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 140.8 bhp per ton and 103.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 TT 225 competing with the 1984 Kawasaki Gpz 305 SOHC [165.6 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 305 SOHC [165.6 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 TT 225 generating around 103.8 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 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 26.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 26.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha TT 225 SOHC similar in acceleration to the 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC (26.3 secs) and the 2011 Honda CRF 230 M (26.4 secs). This Yamaha TT 225 SOHC 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 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC and the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC 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 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP (0 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Yamaha TT 225 SOHC has a maximum speed of 67mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 TT 225 equals the 1997 Honda XR 250 L
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1986 Yamaha TT 225 SOHC then how about a 1997 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph) and the 1995 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph).
Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie
Engine Capacity: 1520 cc
Top Speed: 112 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.0 secs @ 0 mph
