Editing Yamaha FZX250 Zeal

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|name             = Yamaha FZX250 Zeal
|photo=Yamaha-FZX-250-Zeal.jpg
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|manufacturer     = Yamaha
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|production       = 1991 - 99
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|engine           = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder,
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|ignition         = TCI Digital
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|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Dual shocks
|brakes           =Front: Single disc <br>Rear: Single disc
|front_tire       = {{tire|110/70-17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|140/70-17}} 
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|wheelbase        = 1370 mm / 53.9 in
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|seat_height      = 735 mm / 28.9 in
|dry_weight       = 145 kg / 349.6 lbs
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|fuel_capacity    = 15 liters / 3.3 gal
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|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
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==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid-cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder,. The engine featured a  [[compression ratio]].  

==Chassis==
It came with a 110/70-17 front [[tire]] and a 140/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The FZX250 Zeal was fitted with a 15 liters / 3.3 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 145 kg / 349.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 53.9 in long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Yamaha-FZX-250-Zeal.jpg|600px|Yamaha FZX250 Zeal]]
[[File:Yamaha-FZX-250-Zeal.jpg|600px|Yamaha FZX250 Zeal]]

== Overview ==

Yamaha
FZX 250 Zeal




















Review

What you get is a feisty multi with six-speed gearbox, chain drive and a
frame that's essentially a twin-spar steel item. The engine room is
liquid-cooled, runs four valves per pot and a 15,000rpm redline.
Starting: About as simple as it gets - a bit of choke when it's cold.
Suspension: Nothing to write home about, really. The 38mm forks are
substantial for this class, though the only adjustment is preload on the rear
twin shocks. An enthusiastic throttle jockey will overwhelm the suspension over
a set of ripples, but the result is entirely predictable.
Brakes: There's a single disc at each end, both fitted with two-piston
calipers of different design. They do the job and the lever adjustment for the
front handle is welcome.
Stability: Low speed work is flighty - with ultra-quick response. However the
bike behaves entirely predictably at normal and pushing-on speeds.
Cornering clearance: Plenty.
Performance: Given plenty of revs (about 6000) the bike gets away from the
lights well. It will hold 100-plus speeds happily and runs out of puff around
140kmh. You need 4000rpm up to get usable power, 7000rpm to hold 100 in top, and
the powerplant signs off at 11,500rpm. There are a couple of dips and rises in
the power delivery along the way.
Rider comfort: Yamaha has come up with a good compromise between a low seat
height and still making space for bigger people. The riding position is upright,
while the saddle appears roomy. Only catch is that the saddle padding tends to
hold the rider in one position, which could be a pain on longer trips.
Pillion comfort: There's a bit of room for the pillion, and the set-up is
better than average. However the rear footpegs are pretty high (though pitched
forward) thanks to the twin upswept pipes on the right side.
Vibration/harshness: Nothing intrusive, even at the upper ends of te rev
range. Much better than average for the class.
Finish: A mixed bag. Paint is good (with clear sprayed over the main decals),
though the "human sports" stickers on the tailpiece deserve to be pitched. The
wiring behind the fairing looks messy.
Looks: Styling is fussy, though it looks different from the run-of-the-mill,
which is a point in its favor, and the twin pipes on the right won some hearts.

Extras: The mini fairing and sexy twin lights work nicely, while those who
live near a toll road will appreciate the dinky change-holder at the front of
the fuel tank. It runs D102 tires which seemed to work well enough in the dry
conditions we had for this ride.
Value for money: At $7490 list price, it's a little cheaper than Honda's
VT250 and Kawasaki's ZZ-R250.
SUMMING UP
The Zeal feels and acts like an all-rounder. There's enough sporting ability
to make life interesting, and sufficient urge to maintain reasonable highway
speeds. Its high-tech four-cylinder powerplant won't be cheap to fix, or
service, but that may be one of the prices you pay for performance. (Guy Allen)



{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal
|- 
!Year
|1991 - 99
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder,
|- 
!Displacement
|249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|48 х 34.5 mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid-cooled
|- 
!Compression
|
|- 
!Induction
|
|- 
!Ignition
|TCI Digital
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|40 hp / 29.8 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|2.7 kgf-m @ 9500 rpm
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic forks
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Dual shocks
|- 
!Front Brakes
|Single disc
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single disc
|- 
!Front Tire
|110/70-17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|140/70-17
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1370 mm / 53.9 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|735 mm / 28.9 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|145 kg / 349.6 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|15 liters / 3.3 gal

|}

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