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Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP - [1992]
This edition of the Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Yamaha TZR 250 has a 250cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1992 TZR 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 TZR 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 TZR 250 R-SP in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 250cc 10 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 9500 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 Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 29.5 lb-ft (40.0 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TZR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP.
The 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP has a Power to weight ratio of 308.2 bhp per ton and 202.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 TZR 250 competing with the 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 DOHC [331.1 bhp\ton] and the 1974 Kawasaki Z1 DOHC A [331.1 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 TZR 250 generating around 202.0 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 1979 Honda CB 750 F-Z Bol dOr [227.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki ZX 600 R Ninja [227.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP similar in acceleration to the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (12.0 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder (12.0 secs). This Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP 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 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP and the 1992 Suzuki RG 125 Wolf
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP 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 1992 Suzuki RG 125 Wolf (0 secs) and the 2010 Yamaha FZ 16 S Vixion (0 secs).
The 1992 version of the Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP has a maximum speed of 115mph.
Top Speed of the 1992 TZR 250 equals the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R-SP then how about a 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star (126 mph) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker Bullet Cowl (126 mph).
