Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)

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.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha RS 200

Year: 1979 – 81

Engine: Two stoke, parallel twin

Capacity: 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 52 x 46 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Lubrication: Autolube

Induction: Single Mikuni, VM 24SS Carburetor

Ignition: Battery

Starting: Electric & Kick

Max Power: 17.7 hp / 13.0 kW @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque: 18.3 Nm / 1.87 kg-m @ 6000rpm

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: 2.75-17

Rear Tyre: 3.00-17

Dimensions: Length 1950 mm / 76.7 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 984 mm / 38.7 in

Wheelbase: 1245 mm / 49.0 in

Seat Height: 765 mm / 30.1 in

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Dry Weight: 120 kg / 264.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal