Honda CD200 RoadMaster
Honda introduced several 200cc motorcycles with similar engines but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the CD200 RoadMaster. The engine had the same bore as the CD185 but low compression pistons (8.8:1) with a bore and stroke of 53.0 mm × 44.0 mm (2.09 in × 1.73 in), compared to 9.0:1 Compression and 53.0 mm × 41.0 mm (2.09 in × 1.61 in) for the CD185. The result was less power, a higher fuel economy and a lower top speed. The alternator system was also different from the CD185. Apart from this the models were quite similar, using the same frames, suspension, wheels, tyres, and brakes.
Honda Roadmaster CD200 1980 Model | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Honda Twinstar (USA) |
| Production | 1980–2007 |
| Predecessor | Honda CD185 |
| Successor | Honda CD200 Benly |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 194 cc (11.8 cu in) air-cooled 4-stroke OHC upright twin |
| Bore / stroke | 53.0 mm × 44.0 mm (2.09 in × 1.73 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual, constant mesh (1 down 3 up) |
| Frame type | Open-diamond; tubular steel; engine as stressed member |
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| Brakes | |
| Tires | 3.00 x 17 front and rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,280 mm (50 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,990 mm (78 in) W: 845 mm (33.3 in) H: 1,105 mm (43.5 in) |
| Seat height | 744 mm (29.3 in) |
| Weight | 122 kg (269 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 L (2.6 imp pt; 3.2 US pt) |
| Related | Honda CM 200T Honda CD125TC Benly |
The CD200 featured a square speedometer, large front and rear mudguards, twin chrome exhausts, a choke tucked in behind the handle bars, a chrome plated fuel tank with the Honda logo and mock chrome air inlets on side panels. It had drum brakes in rear and front and a single 26 mm Keihin carburettor (PD 33A TA). It weighed 140 kg (310 lb).