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Honda XR 200 R - [1983]
This edition of the Honda XR 200 R is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda XR 200 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 1983 XR 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 XR 200'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 XR 200 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Honda XR 200 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 195cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 9000 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 SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 14.3 lb-ft (19.5 Nm) @ 7500 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 XR 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Honda XR 200 R.
The 1983 Honda XR 200 R has a Power to weight ratio of 211.0 bhp per ton and 132.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 XR 200 competing with the 1992 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere [235.8 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere [235.8 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 XR 200 generating around 132.1 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 1996 Suzuki RGV 250 SP [157.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Suzuki RGV 250 Lucky Strike Replica [157.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.9 secs, this makes the Honda XR 200 R similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe (17.5 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe (17.5 secs). This Honda XR 200 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Honda XR 200 R and the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Honda XR 200 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 2020 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC (0 secs) and the 1988 Kawasaki Gpz 400 S (0 secs).
The 1983 version of the Honda XR 200 R has a maximum speed of 75mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 XR 200 equals the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Honda XR 200 R then how about a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph).
Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana
Engine Capacity: 1127 cc
Top Speed: 156 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.0 secs @ 127 mph
