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1980 Yamaha XT200 J Dual Sport Specification

This Yamaha XT200 was an XT series which has 200cc displacement engine size, XT family introduced in 1976 and this XT200 Dual sport came in 1980 with street legal accessories like  mirror, turning sign, horn, brake light, etc.

1980 Yamaha XT200 J Dual Sport Specification


XT itself is an abbreviation from "Cross Trail" , even enduro in that era has 2-stroke engine but this XT200 is already using 4-Stroke engine. for the detailed specification, you can check the table below.


Make Model Yamaha XT 200
Year 1980 – 83
Engine Four stroke, single cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity 196 cc / 12 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 67 55.7 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Induction Carburetor
Ignition CDI
Starting Kick
Max Power 18 hp / 13 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque 16 Nm / 12 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Swing arm
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tyre 2.75-21-4PR
Rear Tyre 4.10-18-4PR
Dry Weight 98 kg / 216 lbs
Fuel Capacity 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal