YAMAHA TW200 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha TW200 was a dual-sports motorcycle with a small-displacement engine that debuted in 1987. Due to its large tires, the bike was referred to as a two-wheeled quad and was compared to the two-wheel-drive Rokon model.

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Yamaha TW200, a model that remained almost unchanged over its production period, packing the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any modifications, except for color changes.

In the aesthetic department, the machine had standard features, like 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.

The bike packed a reliable engine, offering ample torque and power for various conditions. It offered a low seating position, an electric starter, and an automatic chain tensioner, which made it a desirable machine, complemented by fat tires with great contact with the ground.

The motorcycle packed a 33 mm telescopic fork with 160 mm of travel and a 220 mm brake disc on the front end. In comparison, the rear end was handled by a single shock absorber with 150 mm wheel travel and one 110 mm brake disc, providing optimum suspension performance and stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Yamaha TW200 had its heartbeat set by a 196cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a Mikuni carburetor in charge, delivering 16 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.