I am hunting for an R1-Z, and may have found one here in the PacNW. I've never ridden one, or even seen one in person, but I think they're cool.
Based on the early TZR250 engines, detuned slightly from what I understand?
Anybody spend any time around them, or know anybody who can tell me what to look for before I spend a bunch of money on another bike I certainly don't need? :whistle:
(https://global-fs.webike-cdn.net/moto_img/cg/5/4213/L_r1-z_199006.jpg)
engine same as a tzr 1kt/2ma or tdr. carbs pipes ignition are the main difference. ive always wanted one, have seen 2. awesome
I found a pic of one a few years ago that I used as inspiration for my project. Build thread here:
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=3909.75
I have never seen one in the wild. You should definitely get it
Good luck!
Yeah, TDR is another one I'd love to own, but also super hard to find.
I knew I'd get positive emotional support here!
Yeah, you should probably go get it
spending a bunch of money on another bike I don't need is a driving force in my life :devil: :guinness:
Besides, it looks like something that you do need so you can run out and get groceries.
there's surviving. then theres living.
choose to live well. R1Z.. doiiittt
A R1-Z was shipped from OK with my TZR, and may have been heading to a collector in WI -
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Neat bike. I had never seen one before.
Quote from: 2steve on July 02, 2026, 11:30:56 AMBesides, it looks like something that you do need so you can run out and get groceries.
Yes, I will have to build a small rear rack to help justify the purchase.
Quote from: Andrew S on July 01, 2026, 11:10:49 PMYeah, TDR is another one I'd love to own, but also super hard to find.
I knew I'd get positive emotional support here!
I believe Richard Dunkin in OK still has a TDR or two available.
R1Z is basically a naked sport standard style 1KT. Super reliable engine in a cool trellis frame chassis. Arguably still the rarest of that generation Yamaha twin 2T in the states.
Quote from: pdxjim on July 02, 2026, 02:53:51 PMI believe Richard Dunkin in OK still has a TDR or two available.
Do you have contact information for Richard Dunkin?
Quote from: Andrew S on July 05, 2026, 07:31:06 PMQuote from: pdxjim on July 02, 2026, 02:53:51 PMI believe Richard Dunkin in OK still has a TDR or two available.
Do you have contact information for Richard Dunkin?
His Number is at the bottom of this ad.
https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/sapulpa-1986-suzuki-rg400/t2SCRjG5MusPtXs5VY8Hta