Yamaha TW200 specifications, dimensions and price
Yamaha · Dual-sport
Yamaha TW200
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 196cc air-cooled SOHC 4-stroke; 2 valves |
| Displacement | 196cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0x55.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Mikuni® 28mm |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel | 6.3 in |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.9 in |
| Front brake | Single disc, 220mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110mm |
| Front tire | 130/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/80-14 |
| Seat height | 31.1 in |
| Wet weight | 278 lb |
| Wheelbase | 52.2 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25.8° |
| Trail | 3.4 in |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal |
| Ground clearance | 10.4 in |
| Fuel economy (estimated) | 78 mpg |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Length x width x height | 82.3x32.3x44.1 in |
| Starting MSRP | $4,999 |
| Destination charge | $400 |
Total Motorcycle says a low seat, extra-wide tires and a proven four-stroke engine have cemented the TW200's reputation as a unique, fun-loving dual-purpose ride, that fat tires give traction and comfort over a wide range of terrain and make it "the most distinctive looking dual-purpose machine around", and that a lightweight box-section swingarm and single rear shock with 5.9 inches of travel improve handling on and off road.
Dirt Bike Magazine tested a new TW200 and gives the history: in its first year it had ignition issues that prompted an update the next year, and it then went unchanged until 2001, when it gained a front disc brake and lost its kickstarter.
The report says the small-diameter wheels combine with about 6 inches of suspension travel to give a 31-inch seat, that the suspension is unadjustable and the rear brake a drum, that "almost all the technology was current when Nixon was president", and that it lacks the power or suspension travel to lap an average track without a frightening moment or two.
Motocross Hideout adds a fit note: suspension sag affects the balance of the suspension and needs adjusting to the rider's weight for better handling and comfort.
How to think about a bike this old-fashioned
The TW200's age is the point. There is little to go wrong, parts are simple and the low seat lets almost any rider put both feet down. The trade is speed: a 196cc engine cannot keep up on a fast road.
The unadjustable suspension means no tuning for heavier riders. That makes it a bike for forest tracks, farm work, snow and sand, where the fat tires matter more than power.
Against the XT250 and CRF300L Rally
At $4,999 the TW200 is priced close to the XT250 and below the CRF300L Rally, with a lower seat than either and less power. It weighs 278 lb wet, against 291 lb for the XT250. Yamaha positions it as the go-anywhere novelty of the range.
The TW200 suits a rider who values a low seat, simplicity and traction in loose conditions over speed. It is a poor choice for a rider who wants to keep pace on a highway.
TW200 against the XT250 and CRF300L Rally
Yamaha's XT250 is the more conventional dual-sport, and Honda's CRF300L Rally is the faster alternative.
Yamaha TW200 — specification referenceThe TW200 is Yamaha's fat-tyred, low-seat dual-purpose bike, and Dirt Bike Magazine notes it has changed very little since 2001. It is a slow, simple, go-anywhere machine, and Yamaha asks $4,999 before destination.
Dirt Bike Magazine says the TW200 went unchanged from its first-year ignition update until 2001, when it gained a front disc and lost its kickstarter.
No. Dirt Bike Magazine says the suspension is unadjustable and the rear brake a drum. Motocross Hideout says sag should be adjusted for rider weight.
Other models in this reference: Yamaha V Star 250, Yamaha TT-R50E.