Segment: All-road
Production years: 2005, 2006
In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TW200, a dual sports motorcycle, popular with beginner and more experienced riders. The bike packed the same specifications as previous models without significant modifications.
The bike rolled on extra wide tires that offered a larger contact on the ground, delivering great rider confidence. It packed a crisp engine that delivered ample torque and power for various conditions and offered a low seat height, electric starter, and automatic chain tensioner that made it a very desirable machine.
The bike had standard features, such as a small rectangular headlight up front with a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat, a high-mounted single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat off-road tires.
Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 160 mm wheel travel, and a single shock absorber on the rear with 150 mm wheel travel, mounted on a steel frame, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.
As for braking power, the bike packed a 220 mm brake disc on the front that replaced the previous drum unit in 2001 and one 110 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum stopping power.
The 2005 Yamaha TW200 was powered by a 196cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine, with a 28 mm Mikuni carburetor in charge, delivering an output power of 16 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke single | Displacement: | 196 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x2.2 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | Horsepower: | 16/8000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 11/7000 lb-ft/RPM OR 15/7000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Teikei MV28 carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 speed, manual | Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Telescopic 33mm fork; 6.3-in travel | Rear Suspension: | Single monocross shock; 5.9-in travel | Front Brake: | 220mm disc | Rear Brake: | 110mm drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82.3 in OR 2090 mm | Overall Width: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Seat Height: | 31.1 in OR 790 mm | Wheelbase: | 52.2 in OR 1326 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 260 lbs OR 118 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 1.9 gallons OR 7.2 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 130/80-18 | Rear: | 180/80-14 |
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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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