Editing Honda CD200

[[Image:Honda-200.JPG|thumb|top|480px|'''Honda CD 200 Road Master(1981)''']]
Honda introduced several 200 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] [[motorbike|bikes]] with similar [[engine|engines]] but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the CD 200 "Road Master”. It was a detuned version of the Honda [[CD185 twin]]. The CD 200 sold more for its looks then performance as its square [[speedometer]], huge front and rear [[mudguards]], twin chrome exhausts, neatly tucked in choke behind handle bars and a chrome plated [[fuel tank]] with the [[Honda]] logo contributed to an interesting styling.

The bike was a cheap commuter vehicle with a claimed 100 [[miles]] (160 [[km]]) per gallon and a smooth ride. Too slow for a 200 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] bike, its top speed was only 70 [[mph]] (112 [[km/h]]) as the [[engine]] was detuned to keep maintenance cost to a  minimum. This [[Motorcycle|bike]] targeted users who wanted a comfortable cheap transport suitable for long routes with low maintenance. Use of simple drum breaks in rear and front and a single carburetor were other measures used to keep the maintenance low. The [[motorbike|bike]] accelerated hard up to 65 [[mph]] (105 [[km/h]]); after that it was a flat ride. The [[engine]] had to be revved very hard to create any kind of excitement as the [[motorcycle|bike]] was too heavy (140 [[kg]]) for an [[engine]] that produced a modest 16 [[bhp]].

This model suffered from various manufacturing faults like a noisy cam chain and an unreliable electrical starter (later models were upgraded with 12 volts CDI system in the UK.). In the UK the CD200 was affected by legislation restricting learner riders to bikes limited to 125 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] and 12bhp. Honda introduced a 125 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] Benly after the CD200 was withdrawn.The CD 200 Road Master was sold in South Africa until late 2004 and was used mainly as a courier/delivery bike.It retained the 6 volt electrics and points ignition.


==Specifications==
'''Year of Production'''

1980---2004.

'''Displacement:''' 194 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]

'''Engine Type:''' Twin cylinder Air-cooled [[Four-stroke]], [[SOHC|Single Over Head Cam]] Parallel twin.

'''Power:''' 16 bhp

'''Top Speed:''' 70 [[mph]] (112 [[km/h]])

'''Dry Weight:''' 140 [[kg]].

'''Starter:''' 6V Electrical and Kick

'''Colors available:''' Black, Red, Blue

===External links===

*[http://www.umgweb.com/usedguidhonda.html CD 200]

* http://www.cmsnl.com/faq.php?s_question=&id=16&fq_catid=14#16
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 [[Image:Honda-200.JPG|thumb|top|480px|'''Honda CD 200 Road Master(1981)''']]
 Honda introduced several 200 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] [[motorbike|bikes]] with similar [[engine|engines]] but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the CD 200 "Road Master”. It was a detuned version of the Honda [[CD185 twin]]. The CD 200 sold more for its looks then performance as its square [[speedometer]], huge front and rear [[mudguards]], twin chrome exhausts, neatly tucked in choke behind handle bars and a chrome plated [[fuel tank]] with the [[Honda]] logo contributed to an interesting styling.
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-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Honda CD200
-|photo= Honda-200.JPG
-|aka              = CD200 Twin Benly, CD 200 Twin Benly, CD200 Road Master, CD 200 Road Master, CD200T Benly, CD 200
-|manufacturer     = Honda
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1980 - 1984
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Naked
-|engine           = twin, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 53.0mm x 44.0mm
-|compression      = 8.8:1
-|top_speed        = 75 mph (120 km/h)
-|power            = 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 7000RPM
-|torque           =
-|fuel_system      = carburetor. keihin vb15a
-|ignition         = cdi
-|spark_plug       =
-|battery          =
-|transmission     = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
-Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
-Clutch: wet multiplate <br>
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =Front: oil dampened telescopic <br>
-Rear: twin shock, oil dampened
-|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake). single [[leading shoe]] <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). single leading shoe
-|front_tire       = {{tire|3/17-4pr}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|3/17-6pr}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 50.39 inches (1280 mm)
-|length           = 78.35 inches (1990 mm)
-|width            = 33.27 inches (845 mm)
-|height           = 43.5 inches (1105 mm)
-|seat_height      = 29.29 inches (744 mm)
-|dry_weight       = 268.96 pounds (122.0 Kg)
-|wet_weight       = 140.0 kg
-|fuel_capacity    = 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
-|oil_capacity     =
-|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
-|fuel_consumption = 2.35 liters/100 km (42.6 km/l or 100.09 mpg)
-|turning_radius   =
-|related          =
-|competition      =
-}}
-The '''[[Honda]] CD200T Benly''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1980 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 53.0mm [[bore]] x 44.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 194.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
-==Chassis==
-It came with a 3/17-4pr front [[tire]] and a 3/17-6pr rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single leading shoe in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). single leading shoe in the rear. The front suspension was a  oil dampened telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shock, oil dampened. The CD200T Benly was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 268.96 pounds (122.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.39 inches (1280 mm) long.
-==1980 - 1985 Honda CD 200 Road Master==
-Thanks to its twin cylinder air-cooled 4 stroke, single over head cam parallel twin engine, Honda's CD 200 Road Master is able to reach a top speed of 112 km/h. The bike is available in multiple colors, including black, red and blue.
-==In Media==
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-knock#honda-cd200 The Knock]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/travelling-man#honda-cd200 Travelling Man]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/boon#honda-cd200 Boon]
-[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
-[[Category:Honda motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]