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Honda DR 200 S - [2016]
This edition of the Honda DR 200 S is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.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 Camo - [2020]
The 2016 DR 200 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo 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 126 kgs (277 lbs) this makes the Honda DR 200 S in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Honda DR 200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [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 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 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 1976 Suzuki GS 400 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Honda DR 200 S.
The 2016 Honda DR 200 S has a Power to weight ratio of 158.7 bhp per ton and 108.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 DR 200 competing with the 1976 Suzuki GS 400 DOHC [183.7 bhp\ton] and the 1979 Suzuki SP 370 Single Cylinder [183.7 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 108.7 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 2017 Yamaha WR 250 R [133.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Honda CB 400 T Hawk III [133.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 23.8 secs, this makes the Honda DR 200 S similar in acceleration to the 2018 Honda DR 200 S (23.3 secs) and the 2015 Honda CRF 250 M (23.3 secs). This Honda DR 200 S 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 2016 Honda DR 200 S and the 1985 Honda CR 500 R
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Honda DR 200 S 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 1985 Honda CR 500 R (0 secs) and the 1981 Kawasaki KDX 250 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Honda DR 200 S has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 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 2016 Honda DR 200 S then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
Yamaha MT-125 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 125 cc
Top Speed: 87 mph
Quarter Mile: 19.8 secs @ 0 mph
