

This edition of the Honda TLM 220 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1988. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf.This particular Honda TLM 220 has a 216cc 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 230 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1988 TLM 220 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TLM 220'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 89 kgs (196 lbs) this makes the Honda TLM 220 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 216cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 13 bhp (9 kW) @ 5000 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 13.7 lb-ft (18.6 Nm) @ 4000 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 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda TLM 220 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1988 Honda TLM 220 R.
The 1988 Honda TLM 220 R has a Power to weight ratio of 146.0 bhp per ton and 154.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1988 TLM 220 competing with the 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 Single Cylinder [170.8 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 T [169.5 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 TLM 220 generating around 154.4 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 2004 Honda CBF 600 S [179.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Honda CBF 600 S Repsol Replica [179.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 25.9 secs, this makes the Honda TLM 220 R similar in acceleration to the 2011 Honda CBR 250 R (25.3 secs) and the 2011 Honda CBR 250 R Mugen (25.3 secs). This Honda TLM 220 R 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).
When talking about the performance of the 1988 Honda TLM 220 R 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 1997 Honda XR 250 L (0 secs) and the 1995 Honda CA 125 Rebel (0 secs).
The 1988 version of the Honda TLM 220 R has a maximum speed of 80mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1988 Honda TLM 220 R then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition
Engine Capacity: 599 cc
Top Speed: 157 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.5 secs @ 0 mph