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Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder - [1987]
This edition of the Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Suzuki SP 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 1987 SP 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 SP 200's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 118 kgs (260 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Suzuki SP 200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 199cc 0 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 17 bhp (12 kW) @ 7800 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 SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 11.8 lb-ft (16.0 Nm) @ 6000 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 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SP 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Tourer has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder.
The 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 144.0 bhp per ton and 100.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 SP 200 competing with the 2013 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Tourer [167.7 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT [167.7 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 Suzuki SP 200 generating around 100.0 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 1970 Honda SL 350 Single Cylinder [124.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Honda ADV 350 [124.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 26.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2020 Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star (25.9 secs) and the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC (25.9 secs). This Suzuki SP 200 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 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder and the 1975 Honda CB 360 T
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Suzuki SP 200 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 1975 Honda CB 360 T (0 secs) and the 1988 Honda NX 350 Sahara (0 secs).
The 1987 version of the Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 60mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 SP 200 equals the 2002 Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder then how about a 2002 Kawasaki KMX 125 Single Cylinder (71 mph) and the 2001 Yamaha TT-R 250 DOHC (71 mph).
