Yamaha RS 200 vs Balkan C2 - 250 (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RS 200stacks up against the Balkan C2 - 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RS 200Balkan C2 - 250
Model year19811963
Price
Engine198 cc247 cc
Horsepower22 hp13 hp
Weight150 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha RS 200 vs Balkan C2 - 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RS 200 and the Balkan C2 - 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RS 200 brings 22 hp, while the Balkan C2 - 250 counters with 13 hp at 150 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: