Classic · 1979
RS200
MotoLibrary Score
46 /100 Balanced
Top Speed
137 km/h
Engine
195 ccm
Technical Overview
1979 Yamaha RS200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1979 Yamaha RS200 classic motorcycle, Yamaha 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 1979 to 1980, 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
Fuel Control Port control
Lubrication AUTOLUBE
Cooling Air
Max RPM 9000
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch WET PLATE
Performance
Top Speed 136.8 km/h (85.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type STEEL TUBE
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
Color Options RED OR BLUE
Notes
BUDGET COMMUTER looked dated even when new
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