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Yamaha TW200

  • Thread starter Thread starter ValorSolo
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far out! spent some time on the 200 model on sand south of the border.
a 350 would be fantastic! but they command serious pricing when one becomes available. great stuff!

Samsonite said:
Another option would be a Yamaha Bigwheel.

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I had the Honda version of the 200 big wheel yammy, it was great fun to beat the hell out if. Not nearly as nimble As a regular dirt bike but fun in its own way. As far as the tw goes, I know a guy from a local bike shop who has one and he loves it for all around general commuting/trail riding.
 
I have a 1998. I have taken some relatively long (days long) highway trips on it, and I use it around town and around the farm. Re farm: think 'hilly'. I find it to be a friendly, reliable and predictable little friend, one that will go anywhere... and I wouldn't part with it for love nor money. *S*

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I got 2 of them, both 1996. They will climb almost anything and have good ground clearance. Max out around 65 mph and they are great for trails like 45 mph. I did hit 75 mph going down a steep hill, weighing 230 helped too :lol:

Put Slime in the tires and not many cactus will stop you. If you have a battery problem check the white electrical connector under the seat coming from the alternator, I just cut it off and wired it up directly and no more dead batteries. In the 1/8 mine did 12.50 at 45 mph.

You can see some pretty wild ones on Youtube too !
 
Samsonite said:
Another option would be a Yamaha Bigwheel.

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Looks like fun but I believe this model is not street legal. TW200 looks like a practical and fun vehicle. If you require more street legal power the air cooled Honda XRs and other 4stroke dual puerpose bikes can be had reasonably priced.
 
eil said:
I rode a TW200 when I took the MSF weekend course. Probably great for the trails, but it sucked for puttering around in a parking lot. :)
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Actually it is one of the better training motorcycles that is available in the US. The seat is a little tall, but the low gearing, fairly smooth power delivery and wide handlebars make them a great tool for the MSF range.

We also use the Suzuki TU and I love it for the FI, but it is geared a little high for range use and the narrower bars require more input. Still works well, but....

I would love to have the TU powerplant in the TW, but of course the TU looks a million % better too.
 
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