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Anybody spend time around an R1-Z?

Started by Andrew S, July 01, 2026, 09:19:03 PM

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Andrew S

July 01, 2026, 09:19:03 PM
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:

m in sc

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July 01, 2026, 10:17:02 PM Last Edit: July 01, 2026, 11:38:58 PM by m in sc
engine same as a tzr 1kt/2ma or tdr. carbs pipes ignition are the main difference.  ive always wanted one, have seen 2. awesome

BlueR32

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July 01, 2026, 10:30:54 PM
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!

Andrew S

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July 01, 2026, 11:10:49 PM
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!

85RZwade

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July 02, 2026, 09:34:46 AM
Yeah, you should probably go get it
I post waayyy too much

RDnuTZ

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July 02, 2026, 10:28:49 AM
spending a bunch of money on another bike I don't need is a driving force in my life  :devil:  :guinness:
1987 TZR250R Restricted Japan Domestic market bike (Project)
1977 RD400 (Project)
1974 RD350 (2) (Projects)
1973 RD250 (Project)
2022 Beta 300 X-Trainer, Yamaha Vintage MX, YZ (18)

2steve

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July 02, 2026, 11:30:56 AM
Besides, it looks like something that you do need so you can run out and get groceries.

m in sc

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July 02, 2026, 11:37:22 AM
there's surviving. then theres living.

choose to live well. R1Z..  doiiittt

JKV45

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July 02, 2026, 11:44:51 AM
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.

Andrew S

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July 02, 2026, 12:52:57 PM
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.

pdxjim

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July 02, 2026, 02:53:51 PM
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.

Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '23 300xcw, '24 Street Triple RS, '56 Porsche 356A, '88 325is '89 560SL. Too many toys.

Andrew S

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July 05, 2026, 07:31:06 PM
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?

Simmons1

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July 05, 2026, 07:52:50 PM
Quote from: Andrew S on July 05, 2026, 07:31:06 PM
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?

His Number is at the bottom of this ad.

https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/sapulpa-1986-suzuki-rg400/t2SCRjG5MusPtXs5VY8Hta
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