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Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder - [1986]
This edition of the Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder 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 TLR 220 has a 195cc 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 TLR 220 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 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TLR 220's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1997cc.
Weighing in at 109 kgs (240 lbs) this makes the Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder 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 1986 Honda TLR 220 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 195cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 13 bhp (9 kW) @ 5000 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 13.7 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 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda TLR 220 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Yamaha XMAX 400 Four Stroke has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1986 Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder.
The 1986 Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 119.2 bhp per ton and 126.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 TLR 220 competing with the 2014 Yamaha XMAX 400 Four Stroke [144.1 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder [144.0 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 TLR 220 generating around 126.0 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 1992 Suzuki RG 200 Gamma [151.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha XJ 550 DOHC [150.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 31.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 31.7 secs, this makes the Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 1980 Suzuki RG 125 E (31.2 secs) and the 1979 Kawasaki KE 125 Single Cylinder (31.3 secs). This Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder 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 TLR 220 Single Cylinder and the 1959 Honda CB90 Benly
When talking about the performance of the 1986 Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder 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 1959 Honda CB90 Benly (0 secs) and the 1981 Suzuki PE 250 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1986 version of the Honda TLR 220 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1986 TLR 220 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
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 TLR 220 Single Cylinder then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
