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Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC - [1993]
This edition of the Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP.This particular Yamaha TT-R 250 has a 249cc 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 1993 TT-R 250 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 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TT-R 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 1993 Yamaha TT-R 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 28 bhp (20 kW) @ 8500 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 DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 20.0 lb-ft (27.1 Nm) @ 7000 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 SH 125 I [8.8 lb-ft (11.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TT-R 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1976 Suzuki GS 500 E has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1993 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC.
The 1993 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 210.5 bhp per ton and 150.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 TT-R 250 competing with the 1976 Suzuki GS 500 E [235.0 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Ace Tourer [235.0 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-R 250 generating around 150.3 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 1980 Kawasaki Z 650 LTD [175.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1977 Honda CB 750 Four K7-K8 [175.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha XP 530 T-Max SX Sport (17.6 secs) and the 2017 Yamaha XP 530 T-Max SX (17.6 secs). This Yamaha TT-R 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 1993 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC and the 2012 Honda NC 700 X DCT
When talking about the performance of the 1993 Yamaha TT-R 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 2012 Honda NC 700 X DCT (0 secs) and the 1979 Honda CX 650 Custom (0 secs).
The 1993 version of the Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC has a maximum speed of 71mph.
Top Speed of the 1993 TT-R 250 equals the 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1993 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC then how about a 1991 Honda CB 250 Jade (82 mph) and the 1981 Honda CM 250 Custom (82 mph).
