Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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The 1974 Yamaha RD 200 is very closely related to the RD 125. The little bike exhibits all the stability and handling talents of a born racer which, strangely enough, it never was originally, unlike the bigger Yamaha strokers, but the 200 has always tended to lurch around a bit, something which has always been simple to resolve by either enjoying the impression it created of real racer skill and bravery in the minds of even the least imaginative riders, or to remove the touring type big handlebar latterly fitted by Yamaha, and replace it with a short, flat one.
YAMAHA RD 200 1974-1980
YAMAHA RD 200 200
| engine specs | Type: | Two stroke, torque induction, parallel twin, air cooled | Displacement: | 195 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.0x1.8 in OR 51 mm | Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | Horsepower: | 20/8000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 6/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 8/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x Y20P Carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Front Brake: | Single disc 245 mm | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 76.6 in OR 1946 mm | Overall Width: | 29.7 in OR 754 mm | Seat Height: | 30.7 in OR 780 mm | Weelbase: | 48.8 in OR 1240 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in OR 135 mm | Weight: | 309 lbs OR 140 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3 gallons OR 11.4 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 2.75-18-4PR | Rear: | 3.25-18-4PR |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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