Xeno-Vibe Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I have been offered a great deal on a FZR 250 (2KR) and to buy it, I would probably sell my current 07 CBR125R which I feel is a snail on the highways, especially with the strong winds around here. The bike I have been looking at is a grey market import and very uncommon for my country (Canada) as I have yet to find any solid information that's not in Japanese, I have joined this international forum in an attempt to hopefully find some guidance. I have checked the search option but there were only a dozen threads most of which had no information whatsoever and had little response and the post count of the original posters were minimal at 2-3, so I don't believe I will be getting the PM response from them. If anyone knows, please post the information. The FZR250 in question has 40,000km on the odo and is in fair condition. What I am interested in knowing is, what is a general idea of good mileage to rebuild the motor? Are there any other Yamaha models sold domestically in North America that have interchangeable parts? Should I avoid this motorcycle?
pilninggas Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I have been offered a great deal on a FZR 250 (2KR) and to buy it, I would probably sell my current 07 CBR125R which I feel is a snail on the highways, especially with the strong winds around here. The bike I have been looking at is a grey market import and very uncommon for my country (Canada) as I have yet to find any solid information that's not in Japanese, I have joined this international forum in an attempt to hopefully find some guidance. I have checked the search option but there were only a dozen threads most of which had no information whatsoever and had little response and the post count of the original posters were minimal at 2-3, so I don't believe I will be getting the PM response from them. If anyone knows, please post the information. The FZR250 in question has 40,000km on the odo and is in fair condition. What I am interested in knowing is, what is a general idea of good mileage to rebuild the motor? Are there any other Yamaha models sold domestically in North America that have interchangeable parts? Should I avoid this motorcycle? A good friend of mine had one of these. They rev quite highly and are very complex for a 250cc machine. I would say only buy it if it is for part-time leisure use. Cycle parts are interchangeable on many Yamahas, but the engine is only shared with one other machine (the Zeal?). Look for something a little more mainstream if you want a daily driver. Also ensure it has had regular oil changes - remember it has all of the complexity of some big bikes, but none of the performance and parts may be very difficult to track down.
louie J. Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I do agree fzr 250 really revs high and quite a powerful bike that can compete with higher displacement bikes. But I think its to out dated and parts are getting harder to find. If I were in your shoe I would keep or sell the 07 CBR125R and get a better bike like above 400 or 600cc bikes, and get the fzr as a project bike.
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