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Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)

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Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)

At a glance

Capacity
195 cc / 11.8 cu-in
Power
17.7 hp / 13.0 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
18.3 Nm / 1.87 kg-m @ 6000rpm
Seat height
765 mm / 30.1 in

The full picture.

The Yamaha RS 200 motorcycle was produced from 1979-1981 and features a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 195cc. It has a compression ratio of 6.5:1, uses an autolube for lubrication, and features a single Mikuni VM 24SS carburetor for induction. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 17.7 horsepower at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 6000rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, as well as a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks and the rear suspension is dual shocks, with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The RS 200 has a wheelbase of 1245mm, a seat height of 765mm, and a dry weight of 120kg. The fuel tank can hold 11.5 liters of fuel.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha RS 200

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1979 – 81
EngineTwo stoke, parallel twin
Capacity195 cc / 11.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke52 x 46 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio6.5:1
LubricationAutolube
InductionSingle Mikuni, VM 24SS Carburetor
IgnitionBattery
StartingElectric & Kick
Max Power17.7 hp / 13.0 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque18.3 Nm / 1.87 kg-m @ 6000rpm
ClutchWet multi-plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre2.75-17
Rear Tyre3.00-17
DimensionsLength 1950 mm / 76.7 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 984 mm / 38.7 in
Wheelbase1245 mm / 49.0 in
Seat Height765 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight120 kg / 264.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal