2008Yamaha TW200

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The 2008 Yamaha TW200 is a lightweight dual-sport designed for novice and adventure-minded riders seeking simplicity and off-road capability. Its air-cooled 196cc single-cylinder engine delivers modest but manageable power, while the compact 260-pound frame excels on tight trails and mixed terrain. Known for bulletproof reliability and low-cost ownership, the TW200 remains an ideal starter bike for exploring unpaved roads.

Capacity: 196.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 117.9 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 16.0 HP (11.8 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha TW200

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Power	19.6 HP (14.4 kW)	16.0 HP (11.8 kW)
Fuel capacity	7.20 litres (1.90 US gallons)	6.80 litres (1.80 US gallons)
Front suspension	33mm telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Swingarm w/single shock	Single shock

Other years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail62%

Cornering35%

City riding55%

Daily riding40%

Touring15%

Two-up20%

Track5%

Best for: Built for slow-speed trail exploration, farm and ranch duty, and playful puttering rather than any kind of speed or distance riding.
Built for: A quirky, easygoing dual-purpose machine with balloon tires and a torquey small-bore engine that prioritizes fun and traction over performance.
Not ideal for: Not for riders wanting highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or aggressive on-road cornering performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 790mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Yamaha TW200, with a cramped knee angle of around 65 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 196.0 ccm
Power: 16.0 HP (11.8 kW)
EPA CO Emissions: 10.0 CO g/km
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1357 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 55.7 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet-type multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1326 mm
Overall length: 2090 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Overall height: 1120 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 117.9 kg
Wet weight: 126.6 kg
Fuel capacity: 6.80 litres
Ground clearance: 264 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Single shock
Front wheel travel: 160 mm
Rear wheel travel: 150 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 86 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 110 mm
Front tyre: 130/80-18
Rear tyre: 180/80-14

Other

Color options: White
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2002	2008	2015	2021	2027
Capacity	196 cc	196 cc	196 cc	196 cc	196 cc
Dry weight	120 kg	118 kg	118 kg	118 kg	118 kg
Seat height	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	7 L	6.8 L	6.8 L	6.8 L	6.8 L