YAMAHA TW200 (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha TW200 was a dual sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 1987 and powered by a single-cylinder engine. Due to its large, fat wheels, the bike was compared to the two-wheel drive Rokon model and was referred to as a two-wheeled quad.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha TW200. This small off-road-oriented motorcycle packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike was equipped with standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a single rectangular headlight unit up front, a small fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a high-mounted single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with fat off-road tires.

The motorcycle rolled on extra wide tires that offered great contact with the ground, delivering great rider confidence. Also, the bike's engine provided crisp performance with ample torque and power, while the low seat, electric starter, and automatic chain tensioner made it desirable all around.

Suspension-wise, the steel frame was fitted with 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, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The 2008 Yamaha TW200 took its energy from a 196cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine, with a 28 mm Mikuni carburetor feeding the piston, delivering 16 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.