Yamaha Riva 200Z Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Riva 200Z motorcycle specifications include a 199 cc (12.14 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 114.8 kg (253 lb).

Key specifications

1989Year released
199 ccDisplacement
114.8 kgDry weight
744 mmSeat height
6.4 LFuel tank
1,290 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha Riva 200Z compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement199 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 64% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height744 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity6.4 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 51% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 15th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement30th

199 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Yamaha models.

Seat height23rd

744 mm — taller than about 23% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15th

6.4 L — larger than about 15% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,920 mm
This bike

1,920

Yamaha avg

2,082

8% below average.

Overall width714 mm
This bike

714

Yamaha avg

823

13% below average.

Overall height1,125 mm
This bike

1,125

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,290 mm
This bike

1,290

Yamaha avg

1,416

9% below average.

Seat height744 mm
This bike

744

Yamaha avg

793

6% below average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 199 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,290 mmSeat 744 mmClearance 140 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 3.50-10 front / 3.50-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-10
Rear tire size 3.50-10

Model information

Year released 1989

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 199 cc (12.14 cu in)
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Transistor Controlled
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Bottom Link
Rear suspension Unit Swingarm

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.50-10
Rear tire 3.50-10

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 114.8 kg (253 lb)
Seat height 744 mm (29.3 inches)
Overall length 1,920 mm (75.6 inches)
Overall width 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall height 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.43 L (1.70 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Urushi Black, Red and Blue for the Riva 200
Exhaust system Single Stainless Pipe

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.