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03-04-2010, 8:02 PM Lefty315 Joined on 03-01-2010 Pacific NW Posts 11 Top speed I am getting ready to pick up a 2009 TW200 and was curious what the top speed would be with factory sprockets. I am not concerned with the throttle completely wound out, just an average cruising speed. I am buying the bike to ride forest service roads here in Washington and to use for scouting/hunting on some of the trails available. Thanks.    Report

03-04-2010, 10:02 PM tw1994 Joined on 06-30-2009 Stockton Ca. Posts 191 Re: Top speed 14x50 gears topspeed around 75 mph., cruisingspeed 60/65 mph. The engine turns very high rpm, redline I think is 9300 rpm. Personally I think 50/55 is top cruising speed. i have a 55 rear sprocket and will not go much faster then 50 mph, but that is me. Follow the break in procedure and go from there. Good luck. The Dutchman, Stockton Ca 2001 Dyna Superglyde 2006 Honda Rancher 4x4 1994 TW200 2008 Starcraft 34RT 1994 F250 powerstroke/Lance LC480-9.6    Report

03-05-2010, 12:38 AM timberfalls Joined on 10-01-2008 Posts 90 Re: Top speed I have the 15x50 and with a stock TW rear topspeed was 70mph with my new Maxxis Ceros rear tire I only get 60 or so but no regrets as I usually cruise trails at 15mph on a 45* climb!!! Comfortably '03 TDUB Jimbo's Shield, D2MOTO Pegs, Acerbis H/G, Cycle Rack, Richochet Skid-plate, Maxxis 6006/CeroS Tires, Triton 1500    Report

03-05-2010, 1:24 AM Petrus Joined on 06-17-2008 Cape Town, South Africa Posts 118 Re: Top speed Standard engine/carb with performance exhaust pipe 14/50 gears 125 km/h - but I wont go at that speed for more than a few seconds. The bike vibrates to much. As far as I know you cannot over rev the engine under load - once again - as I understand it the valve design/layout prevent the engine from revving to high. They start to "float" ??? I might be incorrect. My cruising speed is 95 to 110 km/h Fuel consumption at that speed is 28-32km per liter Driver weight - 91kg (200 lbs) 2008 Yamaha TW200 Honda XR500R Honda CL90    Report

03-05-2010, 4:44 AM TeeWee Joined on 09-05-2009 Finland Posts 105 Re: Top speed  timberfalls wrote: I have the 15x50 and with a stock TW rear topspeed was 70mph with my new Maxxis Ceros rear tire I only get 60 or so but no regrets as I usually cruise trails at 15mph on a 45* climb!!! Comfortably Another guy with Ceros, concrats! I have driven 100 km/h (60 mph) and it felt enough for me (at winter). I consider 47 sprocket, cause my usage is mainly on the road. 1995 TW200G M6006 & Ceros 26x9 ATV-donut, front disc brake, bigger rear drum, round headlight with Bi-Xenon    Report

03-05-2010, 5:58 AM Robert B. Lamar Joined on 08-19-2008 Mount Juliet TN. Posts 206 Re: Top speed For me the top "Crusing speed" is 55 mph with stock tires and sprockets. The vibration really picks up above 55. The speedo is red above 55 mph and while they don't say why in the manual there must be a reason. It's probably engine cooling, brakes, suspension or tires. I have not heard any stories of fading brakes, wrecks or mechanical failures attributed to high crusing speeds. Mabye the red on the speedo is just Yamaha being chicken or not testing the bike above 55?????? Brad Brad Lamar 2006 TW200 Moose Bark Busters Tusk Risers Ricochet Skid Plate IMS SS Pegs Stearns Seat Pad 1990 Honda Pacific Coast    Report

03-05-2010, 6:15 AM Silverwing Joined on 03-06-2007 Herman, MN Posts 136 Re: Top speed The TW engine is one tough little kid and will happly cruse all day at 55 to 60 mph, I have a totally stock 2005 TW approaching 10,000 miles and rode the freeway (I-94) and keep up with most semi's going 65mph (indicated)(freeway has a posted 70 mph limit), I took it up to 70mph but the engine vierations  are annoying. I understand that the engine has a rev limiter so you can't over rev it. the speedometer has a 55 mph redline because it is a carryover from the national 55 mph limit days.    Report

03-05-2010, 11:26 AM CTDTDI Joined on 01-07-2007 SW Missouri Posts 114 Re: Top speed "Robert B. LamarFor me the top "Crusing speed" is 55 mph with stock tires and sprockets. The vibration really picks up above 55. The speedo is red above 55 mph and while they don't say why in the manual there must be a reason. It's probably engine cooling, brakes, suspension or tires. I have not heard any stories of fading brakes, wrecks or mechanical failures attributed to high crusing speeds. Mabye the red on the speedo is just Yamaha being chicken or not testing the bike above 55??????" I thought the reason the speedo is red at 55MPH is because that was the max speed limit when this bike was first built. Slow Ride 99 TW 99 TW    Report

03-05-2010, 3:08 PM sandman-zzzz Joined on 10-16-2009 Zanesville, OHIO Posts 124 Re: Top speed <BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>CTDTDI wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">" I thought the reason the speedo is red at 55MPH is because that was the max speed limit when this bike was first built.</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> True, Just like older cars. My is a 2000 and i still have the " 55 " outlined in a big red block. i saw that Robert B. Lamar's is a 2006, so.. Maybe someone with a 2007 or newer can say if its still there on there bike? Just Courous... 2000 TW200 - 14/47 sprockets, DID Gold X-Ring chain, Jimbos windshield, ProGrip Model 797 Grips, Mobil 1 4stroke 10w-40 Synthetic    Report

03-05-2010, 8:29 PM sowaltdub Joined on 01-31-2010 Santa Rosa Beach, FL Posts 5 Re: Top speed yea, I have an '09, and it has the red ALL the way after 55. I'm fine from 55-60, but I've hit 75 when it was all the way opened, only for a few seconds tho.    Report

03-08-2010, 6:44 AM Petrus Joined on 06-17-2008 Cape Town, South Africa Posts 118 Re: Top speed  CTDTDI wrote: "......The speedo is red above 55 mph and while they don't say why in the manual there must be a reason..... It must be an American reason, ours does not have it....... 2008 Yamaha TW200 Honda XR500R Honda CL90    Report

03-08-2010, 11:06 AM kj7687 Joined on 09-01-2007 socal(Inland Empire/San Bernardino County) Posts 1,370 Re: Top speed  Petrus wrote:  CTDTDI wrote: "......The speedo is red above 55 mph and while they don't say why in the manual there must be a reason..... It must be an American reason, ours does not have it....... It has to do with the speed limit here in America many many years ago. I'm fairly certain the "red line" was basically a government imposed thing. 07 Honda ruckus (wire mesh around frame to provide underseat storage enclosure, storage bag)-SOLD 07 Yamaha TW200 (44 tooth rear sprocket, www.cycleracks.com rear luggage rack) 97 Suzuki DR200 (Pirelli MT21 rear tire, Bridgestone ED03 front tire)    Report

03-08-2010, 9:14 PM QWERTY Joined on 11-22-2006 Posts 2,360 Re: Top speed Don't you guys read the owners manual? Mine clearly states that extended operation over 55mph is not recommended.    Report

03-09-2010, 12:08 AM Petrus Joined on 06-17-2008 Cape Town, South Africa Posts 118 Re: Top speed My Speedo goes to 140 km without any red-lines. I rarely exceeds 120 (75mph), My cruising speed is between 95 and 110 (that`s 60 to 68 mph) I would like to know which engine would last longer.................. Does it really matter if the engine lasts for 20 000 or 25 000 km`s? These small bore engines need new hardware (Rings/bearings/piston) at around 30 000km. Not always nececary but always a good practice to keep your bike in a good hassle free condition. Parts are cheap and for a few $ the engine would be like new again. If you want to swop the old tired engine out with a new complete motor, including gearbox, it would set you back with about $1500 US (ZA R 12000) What I really wanted to say is this: Ride the bike like you want to, if it breaks - fix it. Chances are better that the rider would break before the bike does. 2008 Yamaha TW200 Honda XR500R Honda CL90    Report

03-09-2010, 12:24 AM kj7687 Joined on 09-01-2007 socal(Inland Empire/San Bernardino County) Posts 1,370 Re: Top speed  QWERTY wrote: Don't you guys read the owners manual? Mine clearly states that extended operation over 55mph is not recommended. I've seen other bikes with the same thing, and also my old Jeep had the 55 red-line, and obviously it had no problem cruising at 80 all day... I haven't done any real research on the matter. However, from bits and pieces that I have heard and read over time, I have surmised that it was government-imposed. Edit: I just read this bit (below) from Wikipedia. "On September 1, 1979, in a rulemaking that also regulated speedometer and odometer accuracy, the NHTSA required speedometers to have special emphasis on the number 55 and a maximum speed of 85 mph [note that the TW 200 speedometer also happens to max at 85, as did the speedometer on my 1984 Jeep Cherokee]. However, on October 22, 1981, the NHTSA proposed eliminating speedometer and odometer rules because they were "unlikely to yield significant safety benefits" and " highlighted '55' on a speedometer scale adds little to the information provided to the driver by a roadside speed limit sign." (While odometer accuracy also has an economic benefit—more accurate sales of cars—the NHTSA's rules must have a clear safety benefit to be valid.)[27][28][29] " - taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Maximum_Speed_Law#1973_.E2.80.94_55.C2.A0mph_National_Speed_Limit While this excerpt suggests that the requirement was dropped in 1981, it stands to reason that some manufacturers may have simply left the "55 emphasis" in the design. This is of course all merely two minute speculation. Don't quote me on any of this... 07 Honda ruckus (wire mesh around frame to provide underseat storage enclosure, storage bag)-SOLD 07 Yamaha TW200 (44 tooth rear sprocket, www.cycleracks.com rear luggage rack) 97 Suzuki DR200 (Pirelli MT21 rear tire, Bridgestone ED03 front tire)    Report

03-09-2010, 8:43 AM rEno83 Joined on 09-29-2008 Reno, Nevada Posts 948 Re: Top speed my best top speed was 78 mph, downhill; rpms with stock 14/50 was 9,980. Redline on this bike is after 10,000 rpm; I believe it is 10,500rpm - which I've never come close to reaching. I can reach 73-75 on flat, although it's buzzin' pretty good. TW likes 60-65 just fine, this puts the rpms around 8,400-8,800 (roughly). TW does employ a bulletproof engine! :) -Adam thrashin' and crashin' w/ TW, always with a smile :) 06' TW 05' R6 "Freedom is Irrelevant, when Sovereignty is Absent" -Me.    Report

03-10-2010, 11:52 PM Jimbo C. Joined on 10-15-2007 Bonita CA Posts 589 Re: Top speed I've been ringing my 2003 TWs neck for 12,000+miles, I try keep the oil changed @ 1000-1500mile intervals. I hit 75mph every day I ride it and run around San Diego several times a week on the freeway. Crazy but true. I like the steering stabilizer. at that speed it gets picky about where my weight is on the bike. I dont have a tach, and I'm running 14/45T sprokets.I think the tw engine is smooth at 60-70.(compaired to other bikes designs from the same era. ) it's just sings much louder. "Pray for me" For Ordering instructions or inquiries, email me @ trailwaycafe@cox.net Provide: Full Name and Forum name(if possible.) Shipping Address. Phone # And Color Preference(Grey,Amber, Dark or Light Blue)if ordering. RIDE WELL EVERYONE!    Report

03-11-2010, 4:59 AM Cochise Joined on 03-08-2008 Michigan Posts 126 Re: Top speed Question about the speedometer: Is it optomistic by 3-4 mph when it shows..say.. 60mph? If i ever get caught speeding on a T-Dub I'm going to cry. TW200 2008    Report

03-11-2010, 2:40 PM srs713 Joined on 09-14-2008 Wichita, KS Posts 440 Re: Top speed  Cochise wrote: Question about the speedometer: Is it optomistic by 3-4 mph when it shows..say.. 60mph? If i ever get caught speeding on a T-Dub I'm going to cry. My GPS shows my bike doing around 60 when the speedo says 63~64. If I get a freeway speeding ticket on my TW I'm going to scan, post, and brag about it. Stephen S. '07 TW200: 15/50 sprockets, O-ring chain, D2Moto foot pegs tweaked carb (127.5 jet, 0.019 needle shim, idle screw @2.25), Rubbermaid "Action Packer" on homemade brackets    Report

03-11-2010, 11:44 PM AndrewT Joined on 05-11-2009 Tivoli, TX Posts 28 Re: Top speed <BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>Cochise wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">If i ever get caught speeding on a T-Dub I'm going to cry.</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> My girlfriend was stopped for speeding on hers, tho not on the freeway. The warning (no ticket!) was for 54 in a 40. '95 KLR650 '98 TW200 '07 Hyosung GT650 naked    Report

03-12-2010, 9:12 AM lizrdbtrh Joined on 07-01-2009 Desert, California Posts 356 Re: Top speed I've been told by a few people that thr reason for the 55mph cutoff on the American versions was liabilty related, due to the speed rating of the tires. I was under the impression that unrated tires were supposed to be good to 87 mph, so this may be bunk. Powdercoated '87 frame, disc front, XT350 tank, tall bars, risers, '03 motor and electrical, kickstarter, cut ATV rear rack, TCI front rack, upgraded wiring, kickstart, no safety switches, D2moto pegs, 8" headlight, Bighorn2, 55t, etc. Constantly in flux.    Report

03-13-2010, 12:09 PM boblaine Joined on 11-25-2009 loganville, ga Posts 57 Re: Top speed Mine is geared "14/45" and I can cruise at 60 MPH all day long with the bike loaded as seen in my "avatar". I have seen it reach 75 on level ground with no wind. I run Premium grade gas, and Mobil 1 V twin oil. Just an all around good bike. Harley FLHTCU, 1987 TW200 14/45 rear sproket. Happy trail racks, panniers, 2" setback risers, XT350 metal tank. Jimbo shield 2009 Kawasaki KLR650    Report

03-13-2010, 1:05 PM QWERTY Joined on 11-22-2006 Posts 2,360 Re: Top speed The TW tires are speed rated "H" for sustained speeds up to 93mph. The red on the American speedos is a holdover from the 55mph national speed limiot fiasco. It has nothing to do with the performance of which the bike is capable. When I first bought Tdub shifting became very stiff after sustained highway runs at 60-65mph, faster when drafting cages. After a few thousand miles that hasn't been a problem. Maybe transmission glitches are the reason the manual says to avoid sustained operation over 55mph.    Report

03-13-2010, 4:02 PM srs713 Joined on 09-14-2008 Wichita, KS Posts 440 Re: Top speed "So go on and write me up for one-twenty-five, post my face wanted dead or alive." "Take my license, all that jive!" "I... can't... drive... FIFTY-FIVE!" What a cluster-**** that era was. And now the "climate-change" folks (previously global-warming) are trying to bring all that back. Stephen S. '07 TW200: 15/50 sprockets, O-ring chain, D2Moto foot pegs tweaked carb (127.5 jet, 0.019 needle shim, idle screw @2.25), Rubbermaid "Action Packer" on homemade brackets    Report

05-18-2010, 9:29 PM MELund Joined on 05-21-2007 Hugo, Minnesota Posts 35 Re: Top speed Duh!!!!!  The Owners Manual....some pull the "rulebook" out as they wish.  With the proper oil and care no issues.  Good judgement and the proper common sense are all that is needed.  WE all read the manual ...........and also throw the directions away when putting things together....BOYS WILL BE BOYS.         Report

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