Friday bike

Yamaha AG 200

Always loved the look of these. The Yamaha AG 200 is sold in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Africa and South America. It's a fairly basic 200cc single with front and rear racks, engine and handlebar protection bars, and a fully enclosed and protected chain.

Sold to farmers and NGOs, it provides rugged off road ability with a high degree of 'crashability'. It's been in Yamaha's range since at least 2002, so spares and owner experience shouldn't be too much of a problem, very useful when you might be far from a dealer.
A couple of features I like - a propstand on each side with suitable large foot to allow easy parking on uneven and soft ground, and it has a 'lock' on the clutch lever to allow you to stop it out of gear without having to find neutral.
Why can't we get bikes as practical as this - I'd love one!

Product Information

Product name	AG200F
Short description	Agricultural use vehicle
Description	4-stroke 196 cc, agricultural use vehicle
Overall length	2,160mm
Overall width	930mm
Overall height	1,155mm
Seat height	830mm
Wheelbase	1,345mm
Minimum ground clearance	255mm
Wet(with oil and a full fuel tank)	126kg
Minimum turning radius	2.0m
Transmission type	Constant mesh 5-speed

Specifications

Engine
Engine type	Air cooled,4-stroke,SOHC,2valve
Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
Displacement	196cm3
Bore & stroke	67.0 X 55.7mm
Compression ratio	9.5 : 1
Maximum horse power	11kW(14.3PS)/7500r/min
Maximum torque	15N･m(1.5kgf･m)/6500r/min
Starting system type	Kick
Lubrication system	Force-feed lubrication,wet sump
Engine oil capacity	1.3L
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity	10 L
Carburetor Type/Fuel supply	Carburetor
Electrical
Ignition system type	CDI(Capacitor discharge ignition)
Spark plug model	D8EA,X24ES-U
Battery voltage/capacity	12V,6AH(10HR)
Transmission
Final drive	Chain
Clutch type	Wet,multiple-disc
Transmission type	Constant mesh 5-speed
Shift type	Return
Chassis
Frame type	Diamond
Caster angle	27°55′
Trail	87mm
Tire size(Front)	80/100-21-51M(Tube type)
Tire size(Rear)	4.10-18-59M(Tube type)
Brakes
Brake type(Front)	Mechanical leading trailing shoe brake (Drum brake)
Brake type(Rear)	Mechanical leading trailing shoe brake (Drum brake)
Suspension
Front suspension	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Swingarm
Shock absorber
Shock absorber assembly type(Front)	Coil spring/oil damper
Shock absorber assembly type(Rear)	Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel(Front)	200mm
Wheel travel(Rear)	165mm
Inner tube diameter of front fork	35.0mm

Standard Accessories

• Anti-theft device
• Brake light
• Head light, front
• Horn
• Owner’s manual
• Rear-view mirrors, left & right
• Side indicators, front & rear
• Speedometer
• Stand
• Tail light
• Basic tool kit
• Cargo carrier, front & rear
• Clutch lever lock
• Hand protector
• Lamp protector
• Sump guard
• Mud guards, front & rear
• Engine guard, skid plate under engine

(From Yamaha's Website)

Roadtest in New Zealand magazine.