Yamaha TW 200

A low seat, great handling, extra wide tires, and, most importantly, a burly 4-stroke engine, have cemented the Yamaha TW200's reputation as a fantastic dual purpose ride. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran; a camper or a city dweller, this bike guarantees good times.

Your dual purpose partner.

The YW200 features a long lasting, reliable engine, electric start and fuell street equipment for comfortable on and off-road capability. Plus its extra low seat height and simple, ease of use inspires confidence.

Break your next trail with the TW200, a unique machine that appeals to beginner and veteran riders alike.

The gritty 4-stroke engine delivers smooth, reliable torque with the push of the electric starter. Running around town or heading to your favorite campsite or fishing spot the TW200 is as ready to go anywhere as you are. With a low seat height, superior handling, and unique wide tires, you can get there with confidence and have big-time fun along the way.

Yamaha TW200 Key Features

Fuel Consumption ± 32kpl/93mpg(Imp) / 78mpg (US)

196cc, 4-stroke single

Dual purpose adventure

Those big fat tires deliver great traction and rider comfort over a wide range of terrain, and they make the TW200 the most distinctive-looking dual purpose machine around.

A low seat and compact chassis help inspire confidence in anybody who rides the TW200, making it one of the most user friendly on/off-road bikes on the market.

Electric start and full street equipment mean it’s super convenient to ride the TW200 just about wherever you need to go.

Yamaha TW200 Features and Benefits

•Strong-pulling, 196cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke single delivers torquey low- and mid-range power perfectly suited to off-road exploring or riding around town.

•Internal engine counter balancer reduces vibration for great all-day comfort.

•Easy, reliable, push-button electric starting

•Maintenance-free CDI (capacitor discharge) ignition system ensures a precise, reliable spark for peak engine performance at all RPMs and easy starting.

•Automatic cam chain tensioner reduces maintenance and mechanical engine noise.

•Teikei 28mm carb provides crisp throttle response and great fuel economy.

•Washable, foam air filter reduces maintenance costs.

•Smooth-shifting, 5-speed transmission with manual clutch puts power to the ground for great on- and off-road performance.

•Environmentally friendly exhaust system produces a quiet note. Heat shield protects rider from hot components. US Forestry approved spark arrestor protects Mother Nature.

SUSPENSION:

•Rugged, diamond-type, high-tensile steel frame

•Rugged, steel box section swingarm is fitted with easy-to-use eccentric chain adjusters. There are grease fittings at the swingarm pivot points for easy maintenance.

•33mm front fork with 160mm (6.3") of wheel travel soaks up the bumps for a plush ride. Rubber fork boots keep dirt out of fork seals for extended life.

•Monocross link rear suspension uses a single rear shock. Rear wheel travel is 150mm (5.9") to smooth the roughest trails.

•220mm front disc brake with twin piston caliper ensures great stopping power.

•Wide, 130/80-18 front and unique 180/80-14 rear tires deliver extra traction and great rider comfort over a wide range of terrain, and also help make the TW200 the most distinct-looking dual purpose machine in the industry.

•Low, 790mm (31.1") seat height and compact chassis design helps inspire confidence by letting most riders put both feet firmly on the ground when stopped, making the TW200 one of the most user-friendly on/off-road bikes on the market.

•Rear drum brake with easy-to-use, wing nut style adjuster

•Lightweight, aluminum alloy front and rear rims are fitted with street-legal, dual purpose tires.

•Long, motocross-style seat creates a balanced riding position for optimal rider movement and comfort.

•Durable and wide fenders keeps mud and dirt off the rider

•Frame-mounted passenger footpegs provide two-up riding capability.

•Powerful, 60/55-watt, halogen, enduro-style headlight

•Small fairing reduces wind buffeting at highway speeds and adds a styling highlight too.

•Standard instrumentation includes a speedometer with odometer and resettable trip meter, and indicator lights for neutral, high beam and turn signals.

Additional Features :

•Rugged, aluminum engine skid plate

•Flexible turn signals resist damage.

•Helmet lock

•Steering lock

•Handy rear cargo platform

•Bungee cord hook points (4) below the cargo platform

•Easy-to-use, eccentric chain adjusters

•Serrated, folding, steel footpegs

•Passenger footpegs

•Locking fuel cap

•Push-to-cancel turn signals

•On/off/reserve fuel petcock provides peace of mind

Review

A family ride for on the farm or on the trails
By, Trevor Hedge

New riders don’t need the latest and greatest lightweight racing weapon to enjoy motorcycling and if many newcomers to the dirt scene were honest with themselves they could instead find themselves enjoying their riding a whole lot more on something perhaps a little more mundane than a motocross bred enduro machine.

All the Japanese manufacturers have recognised this and brought out a whole swag of affordable new models that combine reasonable weights with modest performance, easy handling, electric start and are building them strong enough to last for years with the only real servicing requirements being a simple oil and filter change. Personally I hate working on motorcycles and much prefer riding them and it is here that this new breed of user friendly four-stroke machines win many friends.

Yamaha’s TW200 is one of the stalwarts of the class and does differ a little from most of the other offerings in the market place thanks to some seriously fat tyres on its spoked rims. The rear hoop is a huge 180mm item that provides great stability for beginners. Combine that with a low 790mm seat height and you have a machine that proves easy to use for both young adults and the elderly alike. Another rare feature on this class of machine are pillion pegs which gives the machine the capability to carry a passenger. However the thing that really makes the TW200 stand out from the crowd is the fact that it is fully road legal so you can also use it to pop down the shops or commute to your favourite set of trails. This is a huge bonus.

Powering the machine is a tractable 196cc air-cooled four-stroke single that won’t exactly set the world alight or have the front wheel skyrocketing under throttle but where it does shine is the ability to lug around off the bottom and mid-range all day while out doing some chores around a property or a casual sightseeing trail ride in the hills. A counter balancer keeps things relatively smooth throughout the rpm range.

A conventional five-speed foot shifted gearbox drives through a snail cam adjusted chain drive system and thanks to the strengths of modern chains should only need the rarest of adjustments.

33mm telescopic forks suspend the 118kg machine up front and offer 160mm of travel which when combined with the 264mm Ground Clearance gives you a machine that can get over all but the biggest of obstacles. A 220mm front disc brake takes care of that end of the stopping duties and is aided by a 110mm drum brake at the rear.