Yamaha

YAMAHA RD 200 1977 - 1978

YAMAHA RD 200 1977 - 1978
YAMAHA RD 200 1977 - 1978 · Photo: PSParrot from England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA RD 200 1977 - 1978
Year1977 - 1978
Engine TypeTwo stroke, torque induction, parallel twin
Displacement / Capacity195 cc / 11.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke52 x 46 mm
Compression Ratio7.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power14.7 kW / 20 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque8.6 Nm / 1.9 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionBattery coil
Induction2x Y20P carburetors
Start SystemElectric & kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationAutolube
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesSingle 245 mm disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1945 mm / 76.5 in
Overall Width755 mm / 29.7 in
Overall Height980 mm / 38.5 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1240 mm / 48.8 in
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight140.0 kg / 308.6 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18 4PR
Rear Tyre3.25-18 4PR
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Yamaha file

The late RD200 kept the 195 cc air-cooled twin, electric start and front disc. Listed figures match the 1976 bike, so it was a carry-over model.