Pic of 1998 XR200.

General XR200 Information.

  • 1984 and 1985 XR200'scame the 199cc RFVC motor, which was essentially a scaled down version of the XR250 RFVC motor, complete with dual carbs, dual exhaust and 4-valve heads. These are rumoured to be difficult to get running right due to the involved tuning process, and are not one of the more popular XR200 Models.  They have better throttle response, than the NON RFVC 2 valve engines, but you will get a host of other problems. The biggest one is that they are reported to be prone to overheating.  The RFVC rocker gear and twin carbs also complicates the bike somewhat.

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    Various bits of XR200 related info:

  • Up until late 80s the bikes came with lights and adjustable suspension.
  • There was one year they didn't make them, 89 or 90 ish , and when they came back they'd been hit by honda cost cutting of that era.
  • The std. XR200 was produced from 1980 to 1984.
  • The XR200R was built from 1981 to date.
  • The models having lighting equipment (eg: head & taillights) were 1981 thru 1988.  (equipment optional on the '90&'91's)
  • (195cc 2 valve all other years)
  • The early "R" models were also equiped with a fender mounted tool bag. ('81-'88)

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    The 200s with the 2 valve head are far simpler and more bulletproof, and they respond well to a 240 kit.

    After Honda discontinued the RFVC 200s they soon added an oil cooler to the RFVC 250s to help with the heat problem.

    If you want an older 200 don’t get the 84-85. If you want a 4-valve head get a newer XR250.
     
     
    General XR200 Comments from Firecracker22 (DRN) 

    Here are some general bits of knowledge and info I have come across:
     

  • They are very very good bulletproof starter bikes and also popular with smaller trail riders.
  • They run for a very long time with very little maintenance.
  • They are stable and plush to ride but not very responsive and not suited to mx tracks.
  • They hold their resale values very well.
  • It is possible to retro-fit an older adjustable shock to a newer bike.
  • I can find out technical data from the mechanic who did mine if you want.
  • Progressive springs are available to update both shock and forks.
  • Engines respond well to K&N filter, performance mufflers (don't forget to re-jet)
  • Powroll makes engine kits for them but they do lose some of their user-friendly attributes with the upgrades (such as ease of hot-starting)
  • Very little aftermarket goodies are available, such as performanceupgrades and graphics kits.
  • Some XR250 things can be trimmed to fit such as tank decals. No one makes aftermarket plastic (that I know of)

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    Hope this helps.  I am actually selling mine to upgrade to a faster bike, like a KDX or a new WR so if you know of anyone who wants a 93
    with adjustable shock, new bars, engine, seat, K&N, tires, chain and sprocket, let me know.  Thanks! (posted on 23-Jan-01)

     info from flyin firecracker22
     


    Year 2000 XR200 - Click on thumbnail to enlarge.





    The XR200 isn't one of my stong points knowledge wise, the info here has been pieced together from my resources around the internet.  If you have anything to add or correct please email me at:  contact_justxr.com