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You might mistake it for an RZ250! MT-25 based RZ-25!

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The XSR900 exterior in RZ250R colors from Y'S GEAR was a big topic of discussion at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, but did you know that there was also an XSR250 with an RZ exterior!? We spotted this MT-25 custom at the show and it was totally cool!

Sorry it's not a 2-stroke...

Motodowell, a bike shop from Yokohama, exhibited a custom MT-25 at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. It looks like a first-generation RZ250, but it's based on a 4-stroke 250cc, so the owner of the shop, Ms. Kanno, put out a sign that said "Sorry it's not a 2-stroke." The concept of this custom is "an RZ that can be ridden anywhere with ease," and with the latest engine and chassis, it should be a safe and enjoyable ride. The exterior is made of FRP, and the complete package, including the second hand bike, is priced from 460,000 JPY, a very reasonable price since the market price for a used RZ250 is around 2,000,000 JPY. The bike on display was a prototype and painted white, but it can be made in any of the colors that were available for the first generation 4L3 RZ250. 4U0 RZ350 coloring can also be ordered, but that requires an additional fee depending on the paint used. In any case, the appeal of this custom product is that it is a complete set, including paint, and sales were limited to 33 bikes!

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■RZ-25 [Motodowell] In addition to this MT-25, YZF-R25/R3 and MT-03 based models can also be manufactured. Bikes can be brought in for customization, but the parts are not sold individually. The front fender in this photo is an option.

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■The inner tank from the MT-25 is used, and an RZ tank cover is placed on top of it, so the tank cap can be locked with a single key. Significant modification to the inner tank is required.

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■The tail cowl shape of the RZ250 is beautifully reproduced, with threaded holes in the same position as on the RZ250, so a grab bar of the same shape could be installed. The seat is also included, and the cover can be selected.

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■The side covers are also faithfully reproduced from the RZ250. The design for the name also uses the same font as the RZ250.

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■The round headlight is included in the total price. The display bike had LEDs set into a multi-reflector light. The turn signal lights are small LED types for both front and rear.

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■It is equipped with a pipe handlebar and RZ-style square mirrors. The guage is from the MT-25 as is, but it doesn't look out of place.

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■The exhaust installed on the prototype is a one-off item. Also, the first three orders had the wheels and swingarm painted for free.

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■The engines used will be either a 36PS engine from a first generation 2015 MT-25 or a 35PS from a 2020 MT-25. Since the 4L3 RZ250 also has a 35PS engine, the performance is nearly identical despite the difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke.

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■The staff member from Motodowel is holding up some color sample images. In addition to the top two RZ250s, the lineup also includes RZ350 Gauloises and red colorings.

XSR series not yet available in 250cc and 320cc

In their Sports Heritage Series, YAMAHA has released an MT-09-based XSR900, an MT-07-based XSR700, an MT-15-based XSR155, and an MT-125-based XSR125, but for some reason, there is no MT-25/MT-03 (320cc) based XSR available. If an XSR250 were available, it could be given an RZ-style coloring, so Motodowel has taken this idea and implemented it on their own with this RZ-25. We applaud them for creating this complete custom that no one else has done yet! At the same time, we look forward to YAMAHA's next move, will they release an XSR250?

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■In the back is the old XSR900 AUTHENTIC exterior set, which was unveiled at the 2016 MC Show and sold for 148,500 JPY (discontinued). In the foreground is the current XSR900 with an RZ250R color exterior, both products of Y'S GEAR.

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■RZ250 (1980) [YAMAHA] The original 2-stroke 250cc replica. It introduced a mechanism derived from the TZ250 racer and reinstated the 2-stroke. The XSR series is strongly influenced by the looks of the RZ.
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