Across the 1976 and 1977 model years, the Yamaha RD 200 DX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Yamaha RD 200 DX weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha RD 200 DX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 200 DX is lighter than about 75% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha RD 200 DX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 195 cc |
| Power | 22 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1976 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 7.13 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.03 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.63 cc / lb to 0.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 149.2 lb / 100 cc to 158.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 200 DX weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha RD 200 DX wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 291 lb (132 kg) to 308.6 lb (140 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha RD 200 DX lighter or heavier than other Yamaha classic motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 25th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha RD 200 DX years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1976-1977 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha RD 200 DX?
Based on the supplied 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha RD 200 DX and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha RD 200 DX power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.13 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 44th percentile within the compatible Yamaha classic power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Yamaha RD 200 DX have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.63 cc per lb to 0.67 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha RD 200 DX compare with the median Yamaha classic motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha classic motorcycle weight of 375.9 lb (170.5 kg), the model is roughly 76.1 lb (34.5 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha RD 200 DX weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.