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The TY 250: The first modern era trials bike!

TY 250 1983 Japan

In 1983, the new TY 250 arrived from Japan. It was compact, low, narrow, well protected, and lightweight, weighing in at 83 kg. It was completely new, featuring a very progressive “monocross” rear suspension system that gave it excellent grip. With it, the era of modern trials began, and Yamaha crushed the competition with this new model.

Test drive of the Yamaha TY 250 monocross

By Mike Andrews, Philippe Berlatier, Pascal Couturier, and Christian Rayer

1983

TY 250 1983 Japon
The pre-production model developed by Nigel Birkett as presented to the press in May 1983.
TY 250 1983 Japon
Ten years after the 250 twin shock absorber, the new generation arrives, with an “R” model designed primarily for competition. Here is the first Japanese model of the 38V type.

1984

TY 250 R 1984 Japon
The TY 250 R type 38V in Japan.
TY 250 mono 44j
The TY 250 R type 44J in Europe.
TY 250 scottish japon
TY 250 Scottish type 53Y in Japan.
TY 250 scottish japon
TY 250 Scottish type 53Y in Japan.

1985

59 N 85 uk
An approved “S” type 59N version for road use also appeared in Europe in 1985! Here is the model for Great Britain.
59 N 85 fr
Here is the French model 59N.
53Y 85
The TY 250 type 53Y in 1985 in Australia!
TY 350 85
And the 350 cc Type 46Y version!

1986

TY 350 US 86
The TY 350 in the United States.
TY 350 US 86
The TY 350 in the United States.
TY 250 jp 86
The TY 250 R type 1LW in Japan.
TY 350 jp 86
TY 350 R in Japan.

1987

TY 250 R Japon 87
Change of appearance in 1987 for the “R” version in Japan.
TY 250 R Japon 87
TY 250 R Japan

1988

TY 250 R 88
Change of appearance in 1988 for the “R” version in Europe.
TY 250 59 N 1988
And also for the “S” version

1991

TY 250 91
The TY 250 R, known as the “pinkie” in Europe, with front disc brakes.
TY 250 jp 91
La TY 250 R in Japan.

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