Suzuki SX 200 R - [1985] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki SX 200 R - [1985]

Suzuki SX 200 R - [1985]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki SX 200 R
Year: 1985 | Type: Off-Road
Engine: 199 cc (12.1 ci) 2 Valve
Engine Type: V-Twin | Cylinders: 1
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: OHC
Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
Drive: Chain
Wet Weight: 101 kgs (222 lbs)
Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Power: 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 13.0 lb-ft (17.6 Nm) @ 7000 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 198.0 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 128.7 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 18.7 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 19.1 secs
Top Speed: 0 mph (0.0 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
Frame: Steel

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Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki SX 200 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.This particular Suzuki SX 200 has a 199cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.

Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020] image

An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]

The 1985 SX 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 SX 200's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 101 kgs (222 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SX 200 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.

The 1985 Suzuki SX 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) @ 9500 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 13.0 lb-ft (17.6 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 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SX 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1989 Honda CRM 125 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R.

The 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R has a Power to weight ratio of 198.0 bhp per ton and 128.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 SX 200 competing with the 1989 Honda CRM 125 R [223.0 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Honda CRM 125 R [223.0 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

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 SX 200 generating around 128.7 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 1968 Honda CL 450 Scrambler [153.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 SE [153.4 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 18.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 19.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki SX 200 R similar in acceleration to the 1987 Yamaha SRX 400 SOHC (18.7 secs) and the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R (18.7 secs). This Suzuki SX 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).

Honda CB 400 SF Super Four - [1996] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R and the 1996 Honda CB 400 SF Super Four

When talking about the performance of the 1985 Suzuki SX 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 1996 Honda CB 400 SF Super Four (0 secs) and the 1986 Honda CM 250 T (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1985 version of the Suzuki SX 200 R has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan - [2013] image

Top Speed of the 1985 SX 200 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).