| MODEL | YAMAHA FZR 250 1986 - 1987 |
| Year | 1986 - 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 48 x 34.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 45 hp @ 14500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 25 Nm / 2 kgf-m @ 11500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Mikuni BDS2600 carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 141 kg / 310 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The first FZR250 brought Yamaha's race-replica styling to the quarter-litre class, with a high-revving liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine and a fully faired steel-framed chassis. It was mainly a Japanese-market sports bike that found its way abroad as a grey import. Reviewers praised its handling but noted a rough-starting engine and sloppy gearbox.
