Yamaha TDR250 - JL power pipes flat out!! POV + Fly by - ** 2 stroke screamer **

[@johnsosta621]

I had several TDRs and never had to rebuild every couple of thousand miles, done 30k on one of them and it was still spot on.

[@stoneautomotive]

Dedication that mileage on a small 2 stroke 😎

[@telrobinson7969]

Gorgeous bike!! Miss the smell and noise of my old 2 strokes 😍

[@stoneautomotive]

Was an awesome thing to ride!

[@Rapscallion2009]

sigh. I miss 2-strokes. Funny how a 0.25 litre Motorcycle is apparently deadly to the planet and must be outlawed for the good of children and future generations, but a 4 litre Jag or Range-Rover is essential and the right to own and use them must be preserved for everyone who can afford them. Coincidentally. Can you guess which the government are more likely to travel by?

[@stoneautomotive]

Sadly so.. imagine how incredible 2 strokes would be today with the technology 😎

[@Rapscallion2009]

Trouble is - you build all that in and you're back to the cost of a 4-stroke engine. GDI and accurate lubrication might help, but by their very nature they're never going to be as clean as a good 4-stroke.

[@pantelisgiannenas1811]

In beginning of 90s i was having wet dreams to get one but i couldn’t afford it at the time. Now i can’t find one anymore. So rare . I think its one of the greatest bikes on this type ever built

[@mpop4eva]

That’s an insanely clean and beautiful garage, Aaron 👍🏻

[@davidharris5849]

I remember well the first time I came across a TDR 250, they had just come on the market, it was a black an yellow one 1988, it was Fulham rd by the ABC cinema, I was on my tired 650 Katana despatch riding haha, the TDR was SO quick off the lights an thru traffic - I wanted one badly . . a dinky little quick thing, loved it then an now

[@stoneautomotive]

Must have been awesome time to be on the roads with these flying about - I was only born the year before hand 🙈 the 80’s/90s seemed like a great time to be on the roads 👌

[@keithseeberan]

I had a black yellow 1in that Area of London #fulham I was a courier at the time and loved that bike which I still have.😎 I have rebuilt the engine etc myself and now have 2 tdrs to play with! Love a smoker! Great Video !

[@Rapscallion2009]

@@stoneautomotive It was. Much more freedom. Although ABS and traction control are nice.

[@DeveroyB]

I'm at a lost for words, all I can say is 2 strokes will never be the same again

[@super_straight]

it's absolutely gorgeous. i miss my tdr. thanks for sharing the video.

[@stoneautomotive]

She is a stunner & glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@geordiegeorge9041]

Had one back in the late 80's, it was a wheelie machine. On the country roads the "big bikes" couldn't keep up.

[@dazmorland]

I had a black and yellow one (angry wasp), F reg and had it between 1994-1996 and even now it's been the best bike I have ever owned! I went from a derestricted DTR125R to the TDR250, then a 16 year break, and then got a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer in 2012, and in 2018 I got a new Blue/Black Yamaha MT10 which I still have! It's been the most natural progression if you consider the style and riding position of the TDR and the MT10, virtually the same :) I wrote to fast bikes magazine, and they published my story about my TDR250 too. I would love to get hold of one and relive the best days again :)

[@stoneautomotive]

Hopefully watching the video returned some good memories for you 😎

[@dazmorland]

@@stoneautomotive Actually made me emotional...but ssshhh dont tell anyone yeah?

[@stoneautomotive]

@@dazmorland there magical things, even I watch some of the out-takes back 😎 (stuff that sadly couldn’t be uploaded)

[@jam6718]

I had one when I was 18 in 93. Brilliant bike

[@stoneautomotive]

Must have felt like the fastest thing on the road back then 😎

[@jam6718]

@@stoneautomotive Just like the review says. A very nippy, lightweight bike with a great riding position. It was the same engine as the TZR but with lower gear ratios, so it lost a bit from the top end but gained a little on acceleration to go with the power valve.

[@clutchitup8565]

Super jelly

[@myelomabiker9637]

Best bike I ever owned , so much fun it’s unbelievable

[@bryanandrew7729]

I had 27 years ago absolutely loved it I went to work in everyday for 3 years they good bikes I wouldn't mined getting another one I would rather ride that than a heavy sports

[@stoneautomotive]

Rare sight on the roads now, awesome fun 😎

[@andrewmurphy7401]

Long live the 2 stroke! I'd have that over any litre bike or 600. Looks like a barrel of fun.

[@stoneautomotive]

Indeed, amazing how much fun can be had for such small CC 😎

[@stephenthorpe8142]

Just got the R1-Z 250.. same engine great ride .. such fun they are

[@790duke8]

I have owned one since 1989. Very unique bike. When driven under powerband it is quiet and peaceful. But feeling above 7k, power and resonating pipes makes world totally different. I get cold shivers at 1:55 when engine is moving to powerband. Year ago I started looking a new bike. Where could i find TDR250 with 100hp. Impossible mission, but I ended up to 790 Duke. Feels like TDR on steroids. I like it a lot. Still missing two stroke feeling.

[@stoneautomotive]

They are certainly fantastic fun, have been curious by the KTM dukes so hopefully get the chance to ride one 👍

[@davidwhite4518]

TDR250 is probably the most fun you can have rides around town front tyre gets less wear due to being nowhere near the road had an race mapped NSR 250 just after. TDR much more rideable on the downside both were bastards to start when hot!

[@stoneautomotive]

Agree David, genuinely really impressed with it 😎

[@martiniv8924]

The Ultimate Dual 👌🏻😎

[@stoneautomotive]

😎

[@glovester]

Oh my god. It's just so SICK.

[@tdrdave8845]

loved the video...I own a tdr125 1993 plate.. my Sunday ride.. box hill a lot...

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed Dave 👍 Even the 125’s are rocketing in value, early fell off the chair looking at Aprilia RS125 the other day 😅

[@uptherevs679]

its the best bike i have, and that includes my 1200 s anniversario monster, 1260 pikes peak multy and my latest resto rzv500r. tdr all day

[@stoneautomotive]

Would love one in the collection too, grateful the owner let me take this wonderful thing for a review 👍 Always had a soft spot for the Multistrada, if I end up ever getting into 2 wheel touring that would be on my list 👍

[@tonimaloni8524]

Tdr 250👍👍✌️

[@deborahchesser7375]

I’ve never seen one in person, been riding for 40 plus years. Maybe they weren’t imported to the US

[@stoneautomotive]

Pass, there not common in the UK now days but you do seem them every now & then - cool little bikes though 😬

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@stoneautomotive 55 hp give or take, from a 250 ? That’s a badass little motor right there. I wonder what it would do on a YZ chassis.

[@stoneautomotive]

@@deborahchesser7375 there’s a few tuning companies around that are pushing the 250cc motors to very impressive BHP and when combined with the weight these things fly along 😬

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@stoneautomotive Damn I guess. 240-250 lbs is a feather weight for that kind of hp. Thanks for the vid 👍🇺🇸

[@clutchitup8565]

​@@deborahchesser7375 more like 20 hp

[@victorvannatter312]

Cool video but you're going to cause an accident driving on the wrong side of the road like that. Be careful!

[@Tony-ug1mv]

Great review👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Tony glad you enjoyed it 😎

[@garywinterbottom6073]

I remember these tzr 250 for the dirt. Ypvs very fast.

[@stoneautomotive]

Certainly surprises a lot of bikers how fast these little 250’s can be 😎

[@mxracerguy]

what an amazing bike!

[@esmeben]

That is wicked ;-)

[@nicolasabriata]

Hi how are you ? Do you change the jet main ^^# stock 210 ^^? Thanks very much

[@stoneautomotive]

Hi Nicolas, the owner went up one main jet size from factory due to the JL pipes and light engine porting - road beautiful on the review 😎

[@sadieshoolbread4726]

Hey.... the owner here 😁 I started on one size up but actually ended up a bit too rich. Standard sizes work well (The light porting will help this)... just don't hold it pinned for too long!!! 👍

[@theriderdtm8650]

❤✌🏻 stroke 😊

[@Mybwain]

137kg dry, that's pretty good still.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thought it was lighter than that! Certainly didn’t feel heavy

[@davesmith6929]

I've never heard of the Yamaha tdr before, after watching your video though I must say that they are a neat machine, what type of bike are they? Are they a street bike like the rz350 or are they a dual sport type deal??

[@stoneautomotive]

Hi Dave, glad you enjoyed the video 😎 Yep street bike, feels like it maybe one of the original super moto’s

[@eflanagan1921]

Never sold in USA , some to Canada many to South America some as police bikes .

[@davesmith6929]

@@stoneautomotive just from watching your video it reminds me of the rz350 street bikes, but your right to though, it does resemble the design of a super moto, either way it's a pretty sweet bike 🙂

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

@@stoneautomotive Not ENTIRELY correct sir, with respect. Its actually a Dual Sport and came out with an 18 inch front wheel originally, which I see the owner has changed to 17 inch for street/supermoto styling. As a supermoto rider myself, I'd probably have done the same.

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

Not trying to be a knowitall, you understand... Its just that I was besotted with RDs (of which I've had 5) and TZRs (never managed to get one of those) as a younger man, and when THIS came out, MAN, I wanted one SO bad. Best of both worlds I figured.

[@seanbailey8545]

Is this restricted? Honestly looks slower than the full power 125 I had.

[@stoneautomotive]

No lol, it’s playing with an RS250 😅 things always end up looking slower on camera though

[@bobwa399]

How can I get its new Engine cylinder? dont want to install after market sleeves.

[@stoneautomotive]

Unless Yamaha are re-producing barrels again I wouldn’t know unfortunately.

[@CorralesRacing]

Como va esa máquina compi 👍

[@nessuno7537]

Great bike! Is it for sale?

[@stoneautomotive]

Hi Stefano, the owner has advised he would sell it - £8,500.00

[@nessuno7537]

@@stoneautomotive Ok👍👍👍

[@cirian75]

DK motorcycles has 5 TDRs in stock right now

[@stoneautomotive]

Are they as clean & as trick as this one 👀

[@cirian75]

@@stoneautomotive I would say two of the five in ready to ride condition and one of those is quite good but not mint, they also have 5 reverse cylinder TZR 250s and and a pair of RGVs, but they are all Japanese import so 45 HP limited.

[@stoneautomotive]

@@cirian75 they will certainly be worth a small fortune in years to come 👍

[@cirian75]

@@stoneautomotive they want 7 grand for the RGV which is 1k more than when they was new :(

[@stoneautomotive]

@@cirian75 recession next year will bring a dip but they will rise again for those my age who want one on show in there lounge in 15 years time, entire market will be dropping very soon almost certainly

[@alanmedcalf7475]

I have that TDR250 for Sale if anyone's interested ? Not sure if I'm allowed to post this Sorry in advance.

[@stoneautomotive]

Hi Alan, The owner of this bike still has it in his collection so for the viewers watching this exact bike featured is not for sale. What price have you got on yours Alan?

[@alanmedcalf7475]

@@stoneautomotive 2.500.00 low mileage vg condition.

[@alanmedcalf7475]

Would like it to go to a good home . Dont won't to sell it to anyone .

[@stoneautomotive]

Oh wow that is low mileage! I would love one in the collection but I think the misses would agree I already have enough ha! Just out of curiosity what is the price you would be looking for? Understand the attachment - can’t bring myself to sell any of them

[@mohdjamshyr2182]

Bro I need a tdr 250 for export india any chance...nd how much in there

[@stoneautomotive]

You’ll need to contact a dealer, I just ride and review them 😎

[@gregmunzer5901]

thats tops

[@stoneautomotive]

👍😎

[@qazalshah7207]

موتور سیکلت بسیارخوب کم مصرف پرشتاب با قابلیت مانور عالی 250 T D R yamaha

[@Videohorscht]

looks like your engine want not more than 8500 rpm... my tdrs make quick 10500 rpm easy... and think about the radiator, this stock radiator are junk from factory....

[@stoneautomotive]

Never felt like it struggled but certainly wasn’t as rpm happy as my RS250 - still great fun though, the engine felt lovely and strong! The owner has reported no issues with the stock radiator even in the summer 🤷‍♂️