Yamaha TW200 Parts & Accessories - Parts N More (2024)

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What does the TW stand for in Yamaha TW200? ›

The Yamaha TW200 is a 196 cc single cylinder dual-sport motorcycle manufactured and marketed by Yamaha since 1987. TW is short for Trail Way. In 2001 an update was made that removed the kick start and replaced the front drum brake with a disc brake.

The Yamaha TW200, on the other hand, is a gas-powered bike with a 196cc engine. It has a top speed of 70 miles per hour and a range of up to 140 miles with its 1.5-gallon fuel tank. In terms of power, the UBCO 2X2 produces significantly less horsepower than the Yamaha TW200.

Yamaha TW200

Yamaha claims the TW200, like the V-Star, can get an estimated 78 mpg.

The model designation DT indicates that it is a two-stroke, off-road-styled motorcycle, it has a raised exhaust, handlebars with cross members, universal tires, and adequate ground clearance for an off-road enduro motorcycle or trail motorcycle.

Oversized Bridgestone all-terrain balloon-style tires (18-inch front, 14-inch rear) and a surprisingly peppy 196cc four-stroke SOHC two-valve engine gets it moving. An air-cooled design is nothing fancy, but it is reliable, and the engine has enough pep for freeway-legal speeds.

Examining the compression ratio, Honda edges out Yamaha with a 13.4:1 ratio to a 13.0:1, indicating that the Fireblade SP can pull more energy from combustion. In comparing these two Supersport motorcycles, it's clear Honda provides a slight advantage in performance, but Yamaha's bike starts at a lower price point.

Cycle World has stated that both Honda and Yamaha offer excellent reliability and durability, making them great choices for long-term ownership. Motorcycle.com also points out that Honda tends to be more expensive than Yamaha, but that the higher price often comes with advanced features and technology.

2000 they retired the kick starter and front drum brake. OMM. Profit and safety was the deciding factor. The profit/safety motive came from upgrading the front brake to a disc system that was supposed to be much better while also keeping the price as low as possible.

Due to Yamaha's design and engineering excellence, their outboards typically last for 1,500 and up to 3,500 hours before needing a major overhaul or being replaced. That being said, the number of hours that a Yamaha outboard engine runs is dependent on the amount of usage and quality of maintenance.

1.796 gal

Yamaha TW200 / Fuel tank capacity

What is considered high mileage for a Yamaha motorcycle? ›

Know the numbers, but look beyond them. Generally, high mileage on a motorcycle is anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 miles. For sport bikes, the high mileage number will be on the low end (usually around 25,000), while cruisers and touring bikes typically become high mileage in the 40,000- to the 50,000-mile range.

The Yamaha TW200 was a dual sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 1987 and powered by a single-cylinder engine. Due to its large, fat wheels, the bike was compared to the two-wheel drive Rokon model and was referred to as a two-wheeled quad.

If you've seen “TW” written, you might have wondered, “what does TW mean?” It's short for “trigger warning,” and it's common in texting and on social media.

— The term “test weight” and the abbreviation “tw” mean the vehicle curb weight added to the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and divided by 2.