2012
Schwinn Manhatten 200 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 602926 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Schwinn |
| Model | Manhatten 200 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | 30mm stanchion/Telescopic |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic |
| Rearsuspension | Swing-Arm with Dual Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 177.30 ccm (10.82 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT automatic |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Green, charcoal |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 4 Year Limited Warranty |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 135.2 kg (298.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 6.50 litres (1.72 gallons) |
About Schwinn
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Ignaz Schwinn
Best Known For:
Bicycles; Whizzer-powered motor-bikes and mopeds in mid-20th century
Company History
America knows Schwinn for bicycles, but the brand also touched motorized two-wheelers—Whizzer kits on balloon-tire frames, later mopeds—giving teenagers and workers inexpensive mobility. The company’s nationwide dealer web and parts support meant even small towns could keep machines running. Schwinn’s contribution was infrastructure as much as hardware: showrooms, catalogs, and mechanics who treated two wheels as serious transport. As mopeds waned and liability pressures rose, Schwinn refocused on bicycles, yet its motorized chapter matters because it normalized daily riding for errands and commutes. Historically, Schwinn symbolizes how retail reach and service culture can define a product’s success as much as engineering—mobility becomes mainstream when everyone knows where to buy tubes, cables, and advice.