RS 200

1981 Yamaha RS 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's touring motorcycle platform, the 1981 Yamaha RS 200 pairs a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 111.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

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.