Yamaha RD200 (1977-78)

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