The Yamaha RD200 is a 1979 motorcycle with a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 195cc. It has a compression ratio of 7.1:1 and is cooled by air. The autolube lubrication system has a capacity of 1.2 liters. The bike has 2x Y20P carburetors for induction and battery-coil ignition with electric and kick-start capabilities. The maximum power of the bike is 20 horsepower at 8000 RPM, while the maximum torque is 1.9 kgf-m at 7000 RPM. The wet multi-plate clutch and five-speed transmission drive the chain final drive. The front suspension has telescopic forks, while dual shocks make up the rear suspension. It has a single 245mm disc for the front brakes and a drum brake for the rear. The RD200 has a wet weight of 140.0 kg and a fuel capacity of 11.5 liters. It has a length of 1945mm, a width of 755mm, and a height of 980mm. The seat height is 780mm, and the ground clearance is 155mm. The front and rear tires have dimensions of 2.75-18-4PR and 3.25-18-4PR, respectively. Overall, the Yamaha RD200 is a compact, lightweight bike with a simple design that is ideal for city commuting.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha RD 200
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
