HISTORY OF THE RZ 250 LC IN JAPAN

 

'79
TYPE
 Yamaha announces it super sports model RZ250 by N° 23 Tokyo motor show (in November).
'80
4L3
 Beginning of sale in JAPAN RZ250.
'82
4L3
 New colorings with new YSP LIMITED EDITION .
'83
29L
 New model  RZ250R .
'84
1AR & 51L
 2 New models with 3 differents colour sheme: 1 colour sheme for RZ250R and 2 for RZ250RR with YSP LIMITED EDITION.
'85
1AR
 New coloring for RZ250R.
'86
1XG
 New model  RZ250R.
'87
1XG
 New black & grey coloring  RZ250R.
'88
3HM

 New model with new wheels and larger tyres (100/80-17 front & 120/80-17 rear) and new brakes , new front panel (meter) , new turn signals, new radiator cover , new fork and new front fender RZ250R.

 This model received the last technical evolutions on 250/350LC range done by YAMAHA JAPAN !

'90
3HM
 End of sale.
2002
4L3

Y'S gear, the YAMAHA after-market division launched a body kit (for a limited time) including the seat to do easier restauration !

2017
4L3

For the 20th years anniversary, Y'S gear launched again the RZ250 4L3 kit (for a limited time) and the YSR900 RZ style kit too

 

HISTORY by GREY BIKE magazine page #1 - #2
 

'80 - 4L3
'82 - 4L3
'82 LIMITED EDITION - 4L3
'83 - 29L
'83 LIMITED EDITION - 29L
'84 - 1AR
'84 - 51L
'84 - 51L
'84 LIMITED EDITION - 51L
'85 - 1AR
'86 -1XG
'88 - 3HM1