1989
Yamaha Riva 200Z - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 980311 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Riva 200Z |
| Year | 1989 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Bottom link |
| Fronttyre | 400/10-4PR |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Unit swingarm |
| Reartyre | 400/10-4PR |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 199.00 ccm (12.14 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Single stainless pipe |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Urushi Black, Red and Blue for the Riva 200 |
|---|---|
| Comments | Great scooter! |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 114.8 kg (253.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 6.43 litres (1.70 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,920 mm (75.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Seatheight | 744 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.