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HONDA CB 200 1973 - 1974

HONDA CB 200 1973 - 1974
HONDA CB 200 1973 - 1974 · Photo: order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 200 1973 - 1974
Year1973 - 1974
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity198 cc / 12.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke55.5 x 41.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power12.7 kW / 17 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil
Induction2 x carburettors
Start SystemKick and electric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight142 kg / 313 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed124 km/h / 77 mph
Honda file

The CB200 replaced the CB175 with an enlarged 198 cc overhead-cam twin, twin carburettors, five speeds and a front disc brake, good for close to 80 mph. Despite its sporty specification it never sold strongly, partly blamed on its lime-green finish and padded tank strip.