Yamaha XT200 (1980-83)

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The Yamaha XT200 was a motorcycle model produced between 1980 and 1983. It was equipped with a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine, SOHC, and 2 valves with a capacity of 196 cc or 12 cu-in. The bore x stroke was measured at 67 55.7 mm, and the cooling system was air-cooled. The engine had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and an induction of a carburetor. The ignition was CDI, and the starting was kick. The maximum power produced by the engine was 18 hp, equivalent to 13 kW at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 16 Nm or 12 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed gearbox, and the final drive was a chain. The front suspension featured a telescopic fork, and the rear suspension was a swing arm. Both front and rear brakes were drum brakes. The front and rear tires were measured at 2.75-21-4PR and 4.10-18-4PR, respectively, while the dry weight of the motorcycle was 98 kg or 216 lbs. The fuel capacity was 8 Litres or 2.1 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XT 200

Year: 1980 – 83


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 196 cc / 12 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 67 55.7 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 18 hp / 13 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 16 Nm / 12 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-21-4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18-4PR
Dry Weight: 98 kg / 216 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal

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