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“Ultimate Dual“. That’s how Yamaha marketed the TDR250 – a unique descriptor for a unique bike.
The TDR combined a retuned TZR250 two-stroke motor good for nearly 50 horsepower in a dual-sport frame, making it unlike anything available in the US at the time (especially because Yamaha never officially sold it here).
As a bit of perspective on how ahead of its time this machine was, consider that this 30+ year-old bike makes 10 horsepower more than the recently-refreshed Kawasaki KLR, yet it weighs 120 pounds less! If that wasn’t good enough, check out this article on ADV Pulse for what else made the TDR special, including Yamaha’s assertion that the TDR’s engine was the first two-stroke motor to utilize both a CDI and an electronic advance system. Or check out this promotional video:
The TDR was offered in 50, 80, and 250cc versions.
This example is VIN: 2YK068500, Engine #: 1KT068500.
It is part of the collection of motorcycles we imported from South Africa. Unfortunately, we do not have any history on it.
The odometer shows 17,473 kilometers (10,857 miles).
In preparation for the listing, we had Olly rebuild the carbs, install Renthal grips, rebuild the rear brake caliper, re-spoke the rear wheel, give the bike a detail, and install new Pirelli Sport Demon tires.
Modifications:
JL exhaust.
Rear rack.
Pro Taper handlebar and pad.
Renthal grips, aftermarket levers.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The decals are aftermarket replacements.
There are several minor scratches. Here’s a selection of the most obvious – all known cosmetic blemishes are shown in the photo album up top.
Inside of the tank, which has been lined:
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any TDR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
