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Differences among the years of the bikes and max speed

Discussion in 'Yamaha 250cc In-Line 4's' started by RafaelP, Jan 29, 2005.

  1. RafaelP

    RafaelP New Member

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    Hi everybody,my name is Rafael I'm from Venezuela,I´m thinking about buy a FZR but I have a doubt with the year of the bike,the seller tells that is 1998 but I think is older, how can I know that??? also I want to know the max speed of this prettys bikes and what is the opinion of yours girls friends about the seat because that is important for me,and if you think the FZR 250 its a good bike for beginners because I only hav road whit a XR200 and for ashor time; well thank you and I hope to show you a photo with my FZR!!! and forgive me the bad english
     
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  2. FZR Dude

    FZR Dude New Member

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    Greetings Rafa!!

    Don't worry any the english, we know what you are saying. The 250 is a fine starter bike. A little down on power, but then again, most 250's are. I have nothing to judge this by as I ride a 1000. (I just like hanging out with these nuts)

    First things first, RESPECT THE BIKE.

    Secondly, I'd be very cautious/careful taking a passenger along until you have some time and milage under your belt. Safty first.

    Thirdly, if there is a riders course offered in or by your country, TAKE THE COURSE.

    Other than that, enjoy the sport. Hope you have $ because motorcycling ain't cheap. <!-- s:roll: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_roll.gif" alt=":roll:" title="Rolling LoL" /><!-- s:roll: -->

    Oh, and the bike is more than likely much older than 1998. I do not know what year they stopped making the FZR 250, but someone here will know.
     
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    ajak New Member

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    Hey RafaelP!

    Ok for the first question, I have taken my girlfriend for a few rides, nothing longer than an hour really. She says its not uncomfortable, but not perfect either, her bum and so forth started getting soar after about 40-45 minutes. So for short rides it is perfect, just for longer ones give her a bit of a break! <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: -->

    The top speed according to the speedo is about 180-185 km/h. I just went for a track day at Eastern Creek in Sydney and pulled out a maximum of 170-180km/h on the straight. I took my bike to the limit and didn't have much trouble keeping up with a Honda RVF400, even on the straight (might have been due to the riders lack of skill, but he seemed to be taking it pretty hard too).

    Enjoy the bike! <!-- s:cool: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif" alt=":cool:" title="Cool" /><!-- s:cool: -->
     
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  4. gcfrzau

    gcfrzau New Member

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    Hey RafaelP!

    The only difference through the years is the deltabox and exup
    1986-1987-No Deltabox or Exup
    1988-Exup
    1989-Exup&Deltabox
    1990-Projector lights, Deltabox&Exup

    They stopped making them before 1998. I dont recomend alot of riding with passengers. It fine for slow riding(60km/h) or on straight roads, passengers find it hard to hang on when ur going around corners at 100km/h. Your top speed should be around 170-180km/h
    For more info on the changes
    http://www.excite.co.jp/world/engli...ne.jp/~hatanou/bike/3LN3/&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2 and click on "Change of FZR250"
     
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    RVZ New Member

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    Welcome to the forum. What the dealer told you was probably the compliance date, or the date which the bike was imported or registered within Venezuela. Many bad dealers will try to pass this off as the date of manufacture. I believe that they stopped making FZR 250's around 1995.

    hasta luego! (my Spanish is very rusty)
    RVZ
     
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    RafaelP New Member

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    thanks!!

    thank you everebody!! well I´m thinking about the bike and I think I will buy a Honda CG125 new,because here in Venezuela the problem with the used bikes fron Japan is find the ...I don´t know how say it..refill maybe?? well the parts for the bike some years a go you could see CBR's 250 and 400 for every were but now is really rare to see one and the cg its a opcion more sure well I know ,the power and the sthetics are minors but the maintenance is also minor,but I really want the fzr maybe if I decide to keep having bikes muy next will be a FZR thanks you y Hasta Luego!!!!

    Rafael
     
    RafaelP, Jan 31, 2005
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