How long will a TW200 last?
Assuming the BEST of all these factors, the bike will probably go about 30,000 miles without needing a top end rebuild (the highest mileages without rebuild I remember reading have been about 25-30k), 50,000+ miles with a couple rebuilds.
Is a Yamaha TW200 a good starter bike?
Yeah buddy, you will love the TW, its a great starter bike……but as many of us have found, its also a great bike to have if you have been riding for years!
How much is a Yamaha TW200 worth?
Values
| Suggested List Price | Average Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $4,599 | $4,780 |
| Options (Add) | ||
| Total Price | $4,599 | $4,780 |
What is the top speed of a Yamaha TW200?
Yamaha TW200 Specifications
| Engine & Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Wet Weight: | 278 Pounds |
| Maximum Load: | 397 Pounds |
| Top Speed: | 70 mph (est) |
| Details: |
What is a Yamaha TW200 good for?
Half-motorcycle/half-ATV, the Yamaha TW200 dual sport motorcycle has been riding under the radar since the 1900s. In many ways, the TW200 may be the perfect beginner motorcycle for someone who requires a street-legal machine. Virtually every aspect of the 200’s design focuses on ease of use.
Are Yamaha TW200 fuel injected?
It’s fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, with good suspension and a smooth engine—everything the XT and TW aren’t. Can Yamaha really be thinking about canning the WR?
How much does a TW200 weigh?
279 lb
Yamaha TW200
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L : 2,090 mm (82.3 in) W : 820 mm (32.3 in) H : 1,120 mm (44.1 in) |
| Seat height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 127 kg (279 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal |
What bike did Tom Cruise have in Top Gun?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX900
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX900, also known as the Kawasaki GPZ900R, will probably always be best known for being the motorcycle ridden by Tom Cruise in the 1986 film Top Gun.
Is the Yamaha TW200 reliable?
Performance-wise, it’s certainly not fast (and that’s no secret), it doesn’t handle particularly great, and its suspension, well, you can only imagine. High-tech the TW200 certainly is not…
What does Yamaha TW stand for?
Due to its large tires, it has been compared to the 2-wheel-drive Rokon and has been called a “two-wheeled quad”. Shinji Kazama rode a TW200 to the North Pole in 1987. In a review of the 2020 model, Ultimate Motorcycling said, “If you’re patient and persistent, the TW can take you almost anywhere.”
Did Yamaha discontinue the TW200?
A (tuning) fork in the road Living fossils like the V-Star 250, the TTR-230, and the TW200 will still be around for 2021. Thanks for the good times, R6, VMAX, and WR250R.
Is the Yamaha TW200 a good bike to buy?
The TW200 and its ‘fat’ tires really work well in the soft or where traction is limited. Though handling on the road is a little odd, it’s not objectionable. I needed something to get me to work and take me down some trails now and then. I was looking for MPG and utility.
What kind of sprocket does a Yamaha TW200 have?
Big tires makes it handle great off-road and equally great on the street. The bike comes with a stock 50 tooth sprocket in the rear which makes it rev high at 55mph. I changed mine to a 45 tooth sprocket and it’s a lot better.
Is the TW200 too heavy for off road riding?
Get the DRZ400SM or the DRZ 400S! I’ve also had the DR650 and the KLR650 but they’re both too heavy for going off road. The DRZ400 is perfectly balanced for on and off road with the right amount of power. don’t buy the TW200.