Classic · 1978
RS 200
MotoLibrary Score
45 /100 Balanced
Top Speed
129 km/h
Engine
195 ccm
Technical Overview
1978 Yamaha RS 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1978 Yamaha RS 200 utilizes a 195 cc (11.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1978 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 195.0 ccm (11.90 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, two-stroke
Engine Details Twin, two-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Lubrication pump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 128.7 km/h (80.0 mph)
Exhaust double
Chassis
Frame Type crmo steel
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
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