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Yamaha RD 200 Twin - [1976]
This edition of the Yamaha RD 200 Twin is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1976. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1976 Suzuki GT 250 M and the 1976 Kawasaki Z 900 LTD.This particular Yamaha RD 200 has a 195cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 1976 RD 200 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RD 200's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke | 1967cc.1967 Suzuki T 200 Invader | 1967cc.
Weighing in at 140 kgs (308 lbs) this makes the Yamaha RD 200 Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 1976 Yamaha RD 200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 195cc 10 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 8000 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 Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 6.3 lb-ft (8.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda SL 99 I [23.6 lb-ft (31.9 Nm) @ 5250 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha RD 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1976 Yamaha RD 200 Twin.
The 1976 Yamaha RD 200 Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 142.8 bhp per ton and 45.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1976 RD 200 competing with the 2010 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT [167.7 bhp\ton] and the 2012 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 Yamaha RD 200 generating around 45.3 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 1975 Honda CB 200 Twin Cylinder [70.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1973 Honda CB 200 Twin Cylinder [70.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 26.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha RD 200 Twin similar in acceleration to the 2020 Yamaha V-Star 250 SOHC (25.9 secs) and the 2020 Yamaha XVS 250 V-Star (25.9 secs). This Yamaha RD 200 Twin 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 1976 Yamaha RD 200 Twin and the 1972 Honda CD 175 175cc
When talking about the performance of the 1976 Yamaha RD 200 Twin 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 1972 Honda CD 175 175cc (0 secs) and the 1987 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS (0 secs).
The 1976 version of the Yamaha RD 200 Twin has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 1976 RD 200 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1976 Yamaha RD 200 Twin then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).
