YAMAHA TZR Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

We could say that the 2012 Yamaha TZR50 is the 50cc-class version of the mighty bikes in the R-series and we wouldn't be at all wrong. Small as it may be, this bike brings so much more than meets the eye to the street level: a powerful 2-stroke liquid-cooled engine, a no-nonsense manual 6-speed gearbox, 17" golden alloy wheels, supersport-styled forks and rear suspension and incredible maneuverability.

Add in disc brakes and a sporty fairing with unmistakeable R-series styling, a dual-headlight array and two-up seat with flip-out pegs and you actually get more bike for an incredible price and the ultimate mobility in the city.

Designed to replace the RD 250 and RD 350, the TZR 250 was born in 1986 with a price of around $6,000. The 2MA variant was known in the UK, while in Japan the bike was familiar under the name 1KT. There were variations of these models, the changes concerning the lighting arrangements and the indicators. Till 1996 when production of TZR 250 stopped, there were the reverse cylinder version 3MA and the V-twin 3XV model.

Yamaha introduced the TZR125 in 1987 and production ended in 1992. It is identified by the single square headlight at the front of the box fairing, clip-ons located on top of the yoke, single seat and conventional forks.

The TZR 125 in the year 1987 however the bike manufacturing phase ended in the year 1992. Being distinguished with a singularly made squared headlight at the frontal portion of the fairing; with the clip-on(s) being placed on the top of the yoke; the bike had singular seat with conventionally made forks. Afterwards, the TZR could be identified through its three spoke Magnesium-made Alloy Wheel(s) along with a rear disc braking.

Designed to replace the RD 250 and RD 350, the TZR 250 was born in 1986. The 2MA variant was known in the UK, while in Japan the bike was familiar under the name 1KT. There were variations of these models, the changes concerning the lighting arrangements and the indicators.