Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
In 1992, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal, a small displacement motorcycle with a compromise between a low seat height and plenty of space for larger riders.
The bike offered an upright riding position, but the only downside was the seat padding that held the rider in only one position, making the ride uncomfortable over longer trips. It also offered a bit of room for the passenger with pretty high-mounted rear footpegs.
The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a round headlight, two chromed instruments, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two vertically stacked mufflers, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.
The bike was built around a diamond-shaped aluminum frame with a telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.
In the braking department, the bike relied on a single 320 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 210 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.
As for the power figures, the 1992 Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal had installed a 249cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 40 hp at 12,000 rpm and 26 Nm (19 lb-ft) torque at 9,500 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid Cooled, Four Cylinder In Line, 4 Stroke | Displacement: | 249 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 1.9x1.4 in OR 48 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | Horsepower: | 40/12000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 19.2/9500 lb-ft/RPM OR 26/9500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
---|
transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-discs | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
---|
chassis specs | Frame: | Diamond (aluminum) | Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Rear Suspension: | Dual Shocks | Front Brake: | Single 320 mm Disc With 2 Piston Calipers | Rear Brake: | Single disc 210 mm |
---|
dimension specs | Overall Length: | 78.3 in OR 1989 mm | Overall Width: | 28.1 in OR 714 mm | Seat Height: | 28.9 in OR 734 mm | Wheelbase: | 53.9 in OR 1369 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in OR 135 mm | Weight: | 319 lbs OR 145 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
---|
tyres specs | Front: | 110/70-17 | Rear: | 140/70-17 |
---|
power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
---|