Engineered by Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1981 Honda CD 200 Road Master utilizes a 194 cc (11.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.5 HP (12 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.1 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 CD 200 Road Master measures 140 kg (309 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.48 kg per horsepower).
Specific Output
85.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.48 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement194.0 ccm (11.84 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power16.5 HP (12.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionBattery
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Plate
Performance
Top Speed112.5 km/h (69.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.35 litres/100 km (42.6 km/l or 100.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases54.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Brakes
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Transmission
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