1984
Honda CD200T Benly - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 22293 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | CD200T Benly |
| Year | 1984 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Open diamond, tubular steel, engine is a stressed member |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single leading shoe |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Oil dampened telescopic |
| Fronttyre | 3/17-4PR |
| Frontwheeltravel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single leading shoe |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Twin shock, oil dampened |
| Reartyre | 3/17-6PR |
| Rearwheeltravel | 64 mm (2.5 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 53.0 x 44.0 mm (2.1 x 1.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 8.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 194.00 ccm (11.84 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Twin one piece chrome pipes |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin VB15A |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 16.00 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 120.7 km/h (75.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, Blue, Brown |
|---|---|
| Comments | Very reliable, usually starts on the 1st kick or prod of the starter. So long as you change the oil regulary these bikes are virtually bulletproof |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,990 mm (78.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1311 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
About Honda
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Soichiro Honda (with Takeo Fujisawa as business architect)
Best Known For:
From Super Cub ubiquity to RC-era racing dominance; CB/CRF/Gold Wing families and bulletproof reliability
Company History
No marque has touched more riders than Honda. The Super Cub rewrote mobility—tens of millions built, step-through convenience, engines that survive astonishing neglect. Behind the charm sat ruthless engineering: metallurgy, tolerances, and manufacturing systems that made reliability a baseline, not a feature. Honda raced to learn: from Isle of Man to modern MotoGP, RC machines taught lessons in breathing, friction reduction, and chassis stiffness that flowed into streetbikes. The 1969 CB750 brought the superbike age; the Gold Wing defined long-distance civility; the Fireblade reinvented power-to-weight; and CR/CRF dirt bikes set standards for off-road agility. Corporate culture prized kaizen and respect for the user—controls that feel intuitive, parts support that keeps 1970s bikes alive, and engines that start after winters of silence. Honda also led in safety and emissions, pushing EFI, ABS, and catalytic solutions early and at scale. Historically, Honda democratized excellence: making the extraordinary ordinary so that a delivery rider in Delhi and a tourer in Denver share the same trust in their machines. The brand’s throughline is simple: engineer the friction out of ownership so the ride can take center stage.
