The Yamaha RD 200 motorcycle specifications include a 195 cc (11.90 cu in) engine, power of 22 hp (16.1 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha RD 200 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.
About 59% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 65% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 25% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 40th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
22 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Yamaha models with power data.
195 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.
140 kg — heavier than about 33% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 67%.
11.5 L — larger than about 40% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.157 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 157.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 112.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 195 cc (11.90 cu in) |
| Power | 22 hp (16.1 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 52.0 x 46 mm (2.0 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.50 L (3.04 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 138.0 km/h (85.7 mph) |
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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.