Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)

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The Yamaha RS 200 motorcycle was produced from 1979-1981 and features a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 195cc. It has a compression ratio of 6.5:1, uses an autolube for lubrication, and features a single Mikuni VM 24SS carburetor for induction. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 17.7 horsepower at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 6000rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, as well as a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks and the rear suspension is dual shocks, with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The RS 200 has a wheelbase of 1245mm, a seat height of 765mm, and a dry weight of 120kg. The fuel tank can hold 11.5 liters of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha RS 200

Year: 1979 – 81


Engine: Two stoke, parallel twin
Capacity: 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 52 x 46 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Lubrication: Autolube
Induction: Single Mikuni, VM 24SS Carburetor
Ignition: Battery
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 17.7 hp / 13.0 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 18.3 Nm / 1.87 kg-m @ 6000rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-17
Rear Tyre: 3.00-17
Dimensions: Length 1950 mm / 76.7 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 984 mm / 38.7 in
Wheelbase: 1245 mm / 49.0 in
Seat Height: 765 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight: 120 kg / 264.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal

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