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Honda DR 200 Djebel - [1986]
This edition of the Honda DR 200 Djebel is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Honda DR 200 has a 199cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1986 DR 200 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DR 200's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda DR 200 Djebel in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1986 Honda DR 200 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 199cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 13.6 lb-ft (18.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda DR 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1977 Kawasaki Z 400 Special has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Honda DR 200 Djebel.
The 1986 Honda DR 200 Djebel has a Power to weight ratio of 160.0 bhp per ton and 109.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 DR 200 competing with the 1977 Kawasaki Z 400 Special [184.6 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder [184.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda DR 200 generating around 109.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1979 Honda XR 250 Single Cylinder [134.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [134.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 23.6 secs, this makes the Honda DR 200 Djebel similar in acceleration to the 1991 Honda DR 200 S (23.1 secs) and the 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 Three Cylinder (23.1 secs). This Honda DR 200 Djebel also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1986 Honda DR 200 Djebel and the 2018 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Honda DR 200 Djebel on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC (0 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Honda DR 200 Djebel has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 DR 200 equals the 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1986 Honda DR 200 Djebel then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
