Yamaha R25 in 250 production?

**Rcktfsh** · 3rd April 2014, 16:57

New Yamaha R25 looks a contender in 250 production should they be imported & homologated.

A NEW Yamaha teaser website is hinting that the firm’s promised twin-cylinder 250cc/300cc sports bike is set to make its debut in just over a week.

The site includes a video that shows various sci-fi-style scenes, including this Tron-esque line drawing that looks like a road-going version of the YZF-R25 concept track bike that Yamaha showed at the end of last year. That machine had slick tyres and no lights, mirrors or indicators, all of which is corrected on this drawing.

While the concept was called ‘R25’ and Yamaha’s specs said the engine it used was a 250cc parallel twin (which might suit the ‘Revstation’ web address and its ‘Revs Your Heart’ slogan, since presumably it will be a bit of a screamer), the production version that we get in Europe is more likely to be a 300cc machine, matching the latest changes from Honda and Kawasaki. Yamaha has already trademarked the ‘R3’ name to suit such a model. The smaller R25 will likely appear only in markets where there is a 250cc licence step.

The concept seen last year had a simple-looking tubular chassis and conventional right-way-up forks, suggesting it could follow the bargain pricing of the MT-09 and MT-07.

Yamaha's official spiel on the concept said: ‘“A superbike you can ride every day” is the development concept behind the “R25,” a 250cc sport bike mounting a newly developed in-line 2-cylinder engine on a lightweight, slim and compact chassis that shares its look with the “YZR-M1” MotoGP machine. It boasts a powerful and sporty ride in the high rpm range while being easy to handle. The R25 is positioned and offered as an entry-model in the sport bike category for developed markets like Japan and Europe, and as a top performance sport bike for emerging markets, primarily throughout Asia.’

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...#ixzz2xnNbe035

**RobGassit** · 3rd April 2014, 19:30

Originally Posted by Rcktfsh

New Yamaha R25 looks a contender in 250 production should they be imported & homologated.

A NEW Yamaha teaser website is hinting that the firm’s promised twin-cylinder 250cc/300cc sports bike is set to make its debut in just over a week.

The site includes a video that shows various sci-fi-style scenes, including this Tron-esque line drawing that looks like a road-going version of the YZF-R25 concept track bike that Yamaha showed at the end of last year. That machine had slick tyres and no lights, mirrors or indicators, all of which is corrected on this drawing.

While the concept was called ‘R25’ and Yamaha’s specs said the engine it used was a 250cc parallel twin (which might suit the ‘Revstation’ web address and its ‘Revs Your Heart’ slogan, since presumably it will be a bit of a screamer), the production version that we get in Europe is more likely to be a 300cc machine, matching the latest changes from Honda and Kawasaki. Yamaha has already trademarked the ‘R3’ name to suit such a model. The smaller R25 will likely appear only in markets where there is a 250cc licence step.

The concept seen last year had a simple-looking tubular chassis and conventional right-way-up forks, suggesting it could follow the bargain pricing of the MT-09 and MT-07.

Yamaha's official spiel on the concept said: ‘“A superbike you can ride every day” is the development concept behind the “R25,” a 250cc sport bike mounting a newly developed in-line 2-cylinder engine on a lightweight, slim and compact chassis that shares its look with the “YZR-M1” MotoGP machine. It boasts a powerful and sporty ride in the high rpm range while being easy to handle. The R25 is positioned and offered as an entry-model in the sport bike category for developed markets like Japan and Europe, and as a top performance sport bike for emerging markets, primarily throughout Asia.’

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...#ixzz2xnNbe035

Yeah but can it beat a 295 Ninja?

**wayne** · 3rd April 2014, 20:12

get the workshop specs ...................
was interesting when riders swapped bikes who won and who set track records

**Billy** · 3rd April 2014, 20:50

Originally Posted by wayne

get the workshop specs ...................
was interesting when riders swapped bikes who won and who set track records

Yip,

Outed themselves for ALL to see,Living proof justice was NOT done earlier,Still,Only kidding themselves.

**Shaun Harris** · 4th April 2014, 16:31

This Yamaha is a very cool looking little bike, hope they do come here and are competitive with the Kawi

**Rcktfsh** · 4th April 2014, 18:58

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

This Yamaha is a very cool looking little bike, hope they do come here and are competitive with the Kawi

Inter brand rivalry will only add to the spectacle.

**Shaun Harris** · 4th April 2014, 19:05

Originally Posted by Rcktfsh

Inter brand rivalry will only add to the spectacle.

My thoughts also mate. I have enjoyed watching the 250 class that much this year that I may have to give it a go next year for fun if I can trust myself not to crash my brains out and destroy my metal plated and pinned body any more.

**RobGassit** · 4th April 2014, 19:10

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

My thoughts also mate. I have enjoyed watching the 250 class that much this year that I may have to give it a go next year for fun if I can trust myself not to crash my brains out and destroy my metal plated and pinned body any more.

Ramage will kick your arse!!!