Yamaha RD 200 (1974-75) vs Yamaha SR 500 (1974-75) vs Yamaha V-Max (1995-98)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha | Yamaha |
Model: | RD 200 | SR 500 | V-Max |
Years: | 1974-75 | 1974-75 | 1995-98 |
Engine: | Two stroke, torque induction, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 52 х 46 mm | 87 х 84 mm | 76 х 66 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Induction: | 2x Y20P Carburetors | 34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor | 4x 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor |
Ignition: | Battery coil | CDI | CDI |
Starting: | Electric & Kick | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 20 hp / 14.7 kW @ 8000 rpm | 31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 1.9 kgf-m / 8.6 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 36.3 Nm / 26.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 114.7 Nm / 86.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 35mm telescopic forks | 40mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure |
Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Dual shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload. | Dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping. |
Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 200mm disc | 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | 150mm drum | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 2.75-18-4PR | 3.50 S19 | 110/90-18 |
Rear Tyre: | 3.25-18-4PR | 4.00 S18 | 150/90-15 |
Wheelbase: | 1240 mm / 48.8 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1590 mm / 65.6 in |
Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 810 mm / 32 in | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |