The Yamaha RD200 was a two-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle produced in 1977-78. It had a torque induction engine with a capacity of 195cc and a 7.1:1 compression ratio. The bike had autolube lubrication with a 1.2L oil capacity and 2x Y20P carburetors for induction. The ignition was battery coil and it could start with either electric or kick. The bike had a maximum power of 20 hp at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 1.9 kgf-m at 7000rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate and it had a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks and the rear suspension had dual shocks. The single 245mm disc front brake was balanced with a rear drum brake. The bike had a length of 1945mm, width of 755mm, and height of 980mm with a wheelbase of 1240mm. The seat height was 780mm and the ground clearance was 155mm. With a wet weight of 140kg, the bike had an 11.5L fuel capacity.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha RD 200
| Year | 1977 – 78 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
