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Yamaha TW 200 SOHC - [1999]
This edition of the Yamaha TW 200 SOHC is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 and the 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Yamaha TW 200 has a 196cc 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 Camo - [2020]
The 1999 TW 200 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TW 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 126 kgs (277 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TW 200 SOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 1999 Yamaha TW 200 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 196cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 16 bhp (11 kW) @ 8000 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 11.1 lb-ft (15.0 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 GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour [25.2 lb-ft (34.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TW 200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1980 Honda XL 250 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1999 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC.
The 1999 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 126.9 bhp per ton and 88.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 TW 200 competing with the 1980 Honda XL 250 S [151.5 bhp\ton] and the 1978 Honda XL 250 S [151.5 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 TW 200 generating around 88.0 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 1982 Honda XL 250 R�Paris Dakar Limited Edition [112.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Honda XL 250 R [112.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 29.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 29.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha TW 200 SOHC similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC (29.1 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC (29.1 secs). This Yamaha TW 200 SOHC 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 1999 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC and the 1998 Honda CB 1300 Super Four
When talking about the performance of the 1999 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC 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 1998 Honda CB 1300 Super Four (0 secs) and the 2018 Honda CRF 1000 L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sport (0 secs).
The 1999 version of the Yamaha TW 200 SOHC has a maximum speed of 68mph.
Top Speed of the 1999 TW 200 equals the 1998 Suzuki AN 250 Burgman
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1999 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC then how about a 1998 Suzuki AN 250 Burgman (79 mph) and the 1974 Suzuki GT 125 M (79 mph).
