CM 200 T (reduced effect)

1982 Honda CM 200 T (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1982 Honda CM 200 T (reduced effect) sport touring motorcycle, Honda pairs a 194 cc (11.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 51.5 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the CM 200 T (reduced effect) measures 138 kg (304 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.8 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1981 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.