The Yamaha RD200 was a motorcycle produced between 1974 and 1975. It was equipped with a two-stroke, torque induction, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 195cc. The bore x stroke was 52 x 46 mm, and the compression ratio was 7.1:1. It featured autolube lubrication with a 1.2 L oil capacity and 2x Y20P carburetors for induction. The ignition was battery coil, and it had both electric and kick starting options. The maximum power output was 20 hp / 14.7 kW at 8000 rpm, and the maximum torque was 1.9 kgf-m / 8.6 Nm at 7000 rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate type, and it had a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension featured telescopic forks, and the rear suspension had dual shocks. Both front and rear brakes were drums. The front and rear tires were 2.75-18-4PR and 3.25-18-4PR respectively. The dimensions of the bike were length 1945 mm / 76.5 in, width 755 mm / 29.7 in, height 980 mm / 38.5 in, with a wheelbase of 1240 mm / 48.8 in and a seat height of 780 mm / 30.7 in. The ground clearance was 155 mm / 6.1 in. The wet weight of the bike was 140.0 kg / 308.6 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 11.5 liters / 3.0 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha RD 200
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Drum |
| 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 |
