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In the beginning were the trail bikes, civilized off-road [[motorcycle]]s that were as usable on the highway as in the rough. From that starting point, it was only a short step to the creation of multi-purpose machines with the power of [[sportbike]]s. | In the beginning were the trail bikes, civilized off-road [[motorcycle]]s that were as usable on the highway as in the rough. From that starting point, it was only a short step to the creation of multi-purpose machines with the power of [[sportbike]]s. | ||
==A Special Hybrid== | |||
It began with the creation of a wild racing formula. The machines were run over mixed courses that were half dirt trail/half blacktop. On the course, the best riders from three disciplines - [[motocross]], [[enduro]] and speed events,confronted one another. For this type of event, very special hybrid motorcycles were evolved, taking their basic concept from motocross and their road equipment from clubman racing: wide-section tires, close fitting front mudguard, large diameter disk brakes and relatively short-travel suspension. Aggressive and endowed with diabolical handling, these racing machines quickly inspired modification kits for trail bikes. | It began with the creation of a wild racing formula. The machines were run over mixed courses that were half dirt trail/half blacktop. On the course, the best riders from three disciplines - [[motocross]], [[enduro]] and speed events,confronted one another. For this type of event, very special hybrid motorcycles were evolved, taking their basic concept from motocross and their road equipment from clubman racing: wide-section tires, close fitting front mudguard, large diameter disk brakes and relatively short-travel suspension. Aggressive and endowed with diabolical handling, these racing machines quickly inspired modification kits for trail bikes. | ||
==Overdose of Caution== | |||
That was all it took to start a fashion and [[Yamaha]], unveiled in 1987 the '''TDR'''. It was a novel experiment in combining all the traits of a dual-sport machine with a two-stroke. The idea was a good one but the Japanese factory was too cautious in limiting itself to a capacity of 250cc, trying to satisfy at the same time its domestic market for under 250cc machines and the strange requests coming from abroad. The TDR was widely applauded for its concept but failed to become a bestseller because of its engine, which lacked torque. | That was all it took to start a fashion and [[Yamaha]], unveiled in 1987 the '''TDR'''. It was a novel experiment in combining all the traits of a dual-sport machine with a two-stroke. The idea was a good one but the Japanese factory was too cautious in limiting itself to a capacity of 250cc, trying to satisfy at the same time its domestic market for under 250cc machines and the strange requests coming from abroad. The TDR was widely applauded for its concept but failed to become a bestseller because of its engine, which lacked torque. | ||
==1990== | ==1990== | ||
[[Image:1990-Yamaha-TDR250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue]][[Image:1990-Yamaha-TDR250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue]][[Image:1990-Yamaha-TDR250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue]][[Image:1990-Yamaha-TDR250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue]] | |||
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I don't believe this bike was offered in the US. However it was offered in Canada. The engine in this bike is a [[Yamaha TZ250|TZ250]] engine rated at 50hp. | I don't believe this bike was offered in the US. However it was offered in Canada. The engine in this bike is a [[Yamaha TZ250|TZ250]] engine rated at 50hp. | ||
*twin-cylinder 2 stroke | *twin-cylinder 2 stroke | ||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TDR250, Yamaha]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TDR250, Yamaha]] | ||