| MODEL | YAMAHA RS 200 1979 - 1981 |
| Year | 1979 - 1981 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, parallel twin |
| Displacement / Capacity | 195 cc / 11.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 52 x 46 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 13.0 kW / 17.7 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18.3 Nm / 1.87 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Induction | Single Mikuni VM24SS carburetor |
| Start System | Electric and kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Autolube |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1950 mm / 76.7 in |
| Overall Width | 725 mm / 28.5 in |
| Overall Height | 984 mm / 38.7 in |
| Seat Height | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 120 kg / 264.5 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A 195 cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with oil injection, electric start and a five-speed gearbox, the RS 200 was a modest-capacity commuter with a light 120 kg dry weight. It kept simple drum brakes front and rear.
