Honda CM200T

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Honda CM200T
Manufacturer
Also called Twinstar
Production 1980-1981
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Top Speed 71 mph
Ignition '
Spark Plug NGK C7HSA '80-82 NGK CR7HS '82 [1]
Battery YUASA 6N12A-2C '80
YUASA 12N9-4B-1 '81-82
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Chain: 428x112 [1]
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 35T
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00x17 [1]
Rear Tire 3.50x16 [1]
Weight 119 kg (dry),
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 11 Liters
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CM200T is a small motorcycle made by Honda since 1980 and more commonly known as the Honda Twinstar.

1980[edit | edit source]


The Honda Twinstar CM200T'80 was sold in 1980. Two colors were available: Candy Presto Red and Candy Holly Green. The "TWINSTAR" side cover decal was gold. The "CM200T" side cover decal was white and gold. The ignition used points and condenser. The electrical system was 6 volt. The engine was a 194cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with a 4-speed transmission. The serial number began MC01-2000028.

1981[edit | edit source]


The CM200T'81 Twinstar was sold in 1981 and was available in two colors: Candy Bourgogne Red or Candy Sword Blue. The "HONDA" and "TWINSTAR" emblems and outer pinstripes were gold. The "CM200T" decal and inner pinstripes on the red bike were blue while on the blue bike they were red. This year the bike had a CD ignition instead of breaker points. Also it had a 12 volt electrical system instead of the 6-volt of the previous year. There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat. The engine was a 194cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 4-speed transmission. The 17-digit automotive style serial number began JH2MC0104BM100001.

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982[edit | edit source]

1982 Honda CM200T Twinstar


The CM200T'82 Twinstar was sold in 1982 and came in just one color: Candy Muse Red. The "HONDA" and "TWINSTAR" emblems were gold. The gas tank and side cover pinstripes were maroon. The "CM200T" side cover decal was also maroon. The rear shocks this year are 5-way adjustable. Like the previous year, the electrical system was 12 volt. There was a chrome grip pipe behind the seat. The engine was a 194cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 4 speed transmission. The serial number began JH2MC0109CM100001.

1982 Honda Twinstar Brochure


Photos[edit | edit source]

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Specifications[edit | edit source]

Make Model Honda CM 200T Twinstar
Year 1980
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement 198
Bore X Stroke 53 x 44 mm
Compression 8.8;1
Cooling System Air cooled
Induction
Ignition
Max Power 17 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
Transmission 4 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.00-17
Rear Tire 3.50-16
Dry Weight 119 kg
Fuel Capacity 11 Liters


References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 


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