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2012 Yamaha TW200

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2012 Yamaha TW200

Versatility and comfort for a smooth ride, wherever you go.

Time to dual!

Long lasting, reliable engine, incredible traction, electric power start and full street equipment let you switch comfortably from on to off-road and back again.

A low seat, great handling, extra wide tires and most importantly, a burly 4-stroke engine, have cemented the 2012 Yamaha TW200's reputation as a fantastic dual purpose ride. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran; a camper or city dweller, this bike guarantees good times.

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 button. Running around town or heading to your favorite campsite or fishing spot the TW200 is always 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.


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 is super convenient to ride the TW200 just about wherever you need to go. The strong-pulling 196cc air-cooled, four-stroke single delivers torquey low and mid range power perfectly suited to off road exploring while the maintenance free CDI ensures precise, reliable spark for peak engine performance at all rpm. Standard instrumentation includes a speedometer with odometer and resettable trip meter as well as indicator lights for neutral, high beam and turn signals.

The TW200 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 78 mpg* with a fuel tank that hold 1.8 gallons.
The 2012 TW200 comes in White/Blue with an MSRP of $4,490 US and will be available in dealerships nationwide beginning in July.



2012 Yamaha TW200 Features and Benefits

KEY POINTS

Fuel Consumption * 33kpl/94mpg(Imp)

196cc, 4-stroke single

Dual purpose adventure



2012 Yamaha TW200 - Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $4,490 (White/Blue)
Canada MSRP Price: $5,199 CDN


Engine
Engine 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, single
Displacement 196cc
Bore and Stroke 67 x 55.7mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Maximum Torque 1.4kg-m (10.1ft-lb)@ 7,000 rpm
Fuel Delivery Teikei MV28
Estimated Fuel Consumption* 33kpl / 94mpg (Imp.)
Ignition / Starting CDI / Electric Start
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive O-ring chain



Chassis
Suspension (Front) 33mm fork / 160mm (6.3") travel
Suspension (Rear) Monocross / 150mm (5.9") travel
Brakes (Front) 220mm disc
Brakes (Rear) Drum
Tires (Front) 130/80-18
Tires (Rear) 180/80-14



Dimensions / Technical Details
Length 2,090mm (82.3")
Width 820mm (32.3")
Height 1,120mm (44.1")
Wheelbase 1,325mm (52.2")
Seat Height 790mm (31.1")
Fuel Capacity 7 litres (1.5 imp. gallons)
Wet Weight 126kg (278 lb)
Colour(s) Purplish White

Meh.....not my type of bike, so can't fairly cast a vote this time.

Awesome. This is the bike I rode in my MSF course. At 280 lbs it still moved me around with gusto, and I was able to drag pegs on it (got told to slow down a couple of times for that, no idea why?!?!)
They also had Rebel 250s and another kind of bike there (been a while, don't remember), but all of the instructors were saying they loved the TW because it's so much fun to play around on.

I'm not into that style of bike, but I just think those tires look nasty...

If I lived out in the country I would have one of these. Awesome!

To small - don't fit - and the seat (lack of) kills it, for me.

How tall are you that you don't fit on the TW???

Wrider wrote:How tall are you that you don't fit on the TW???

It's more of a trying to sit on it. "O Ring" to foot peg distance. Then there is the - how far I have to bend over to ride it. To much weight on the hands.

Wrider wrote:How tall are you that you don't fit on the TW???

The TW is a pretty small bike. The seat height is extremely low. I would think even to a person of average height, it would feel very low to the ground.

HYPERR wrote:

Wrider wrote:How tall are you that you don't fit on the TW???

The TW is a pretty small bike. The seat height is extremely low. I would think even to a person of average height, it would feel very low to the ground.

HYPERR, the seat height isn't all that low. At 31", it's got my Royalstar Venture beat by 1.5", my seat height is only 29.5"...