RV 200

1988 Gilera RV 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Gilera's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Gilera RV 200 relies on a 183 cc (11.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the RV 200 measures 143 kg (315 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.41 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 115 km/h (71 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Gilera archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1986 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.