Yamaha RD200 (1979)
The Yamaha RD200 is a 1979 motorcycle with a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 195cc. It has a compression ratio of 7.1:1 and is cooled by air. The autolube lubrication system has a capacity of 1.2 liters. The bike has 2x Y20P carburetors for induction and battery-coil ignition with electric and kick-start capabilities. The maximum power of the bike is 20 horsepower at 8000 RPM, while the maximum torque is 1.9 kgf-m at 7000 RPM. The wet multi-plate clutch and five-speed transmission drive the chain final drive. The front suspension has telescopic forks, while dual shocks make up the rear suspension. It has a single 245mm disc for the front brakes and a drum brake for the rear. The RD200 has a wet weight of 140.0 kg and a fuel capacity of 11.5 liters. It has a length of 1945mm, a width of 755mm, and a height of 980mm. The seat height is 780mm, and the ground clearance is 155mm. The front and rear tires have dimensions of 2.75-18-4PR and 3.25-18-4PR, respectively. Overall, the Yamaha RD200 is a compact, lightweight bike with a simple design that is ideal for city commuting.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha RD 200
Year: 1979
Engine: Two stroke, torque induction, parallel twin
Capacity: 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 52 46 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.1:1
Lubrication: Autolube
Oil Capacity: 1.2 L
Induction: 2x Y20P Carburetors
Ignition: Battery coil
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 20 hp / 14.7 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 1.9 kgf-m / 8.6 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 245 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-18-4PR
Rear Tyre: 3.25-18-4PR
Dimensions: Length 1945 mm / 76.5 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 980 mm / 38.5 in
Wheelbase: 1240 mm / 48.8 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Wet Weight: 140.0 kg / 308.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
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