Monday, 10 November 2025

January 28, 1983, Press Release, Honda releases the on- and off-road bike "HONDA MTX200R" equipped with a water-cooled, two-stroke engine

 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will release the Honda MTX200R, an on- and off-road bike equipped with a water-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder engine (total displacement 193 cm3 ), which allows for comfortable riding on rough terrain and in urban areas, on February 5th.




The engine installed in the MTX200R is lightweight and compact, utilizing a number of technologies acquired from motocross races both in Japan and overseas, and delivers a high output of 26 PS/7,500 rpm and 130 horsepower per liter. In particular, the adoption of Honda's unique ATAC (Automatic Adjusting Torque Amplification Exhaust System) provides powerful performance at high rpm and tenacious, flat torque performance at mid- to high-rpm. This allows you to enjoy powerful and smooth riding from low to high speeds. Furthermore, this engine, combined with the thoroughly lightweight (dry weight 102 kg) and compact body, achieves the smallest power-to-weight ratio of 3.92 kg/PS among domestic on- and off-road vehicles.

The suspension uses the well-known Pro-Link rear suspension and the front air-assisted suspension with Honda's unique fork mechanism (which reduces friction between the fork pipe and bottom case), allowing it to demonstrate excellent road-following performance from rough ground to paved roads. The slim body provides good foot reach while ensuring a road clearance of 285mm, making it ideal for riding on rough roads. Combined with the seat that is laid out all the way to the top of the tank, it allows the rider to obtain an appropriate riding position according to the road conditions.

Sales plan is

Planned domestic sales of 6,000 units per year

Standard cash price is is 289,000 yen.

(Prices for Hokkaido and Okinawa are 5,000 yen higher. Excluding some remote islands)


Other key features

●6-speed return gears for full enjoyment on technical runs.

●Large front fender with air intake to improve the radiator's cooling effect.

●Square cross-section hollow rear fork made of lightweight, high-rigidity high-tensile steel tubes.

●110mm front and rear brakes provide powerful braking power.

●The speedometer and tachometer are set at an easy-to-read angle, and various indicators are laid out functionally.

●Changeable brake pedal.

●Square halogen headlights (35W/36.5W) are more effective for night driving

●Dog-leg type lever with excellent operability.

●Both front and rear wheels feature aluminum rims.

Main specifications

Model MD07

Total length (m) 2.085

Overall width(m) 0.830

Total height (m) 1.175

Wheelbase(m) 1.350

Minimum ground clearance(m) 0.285

Seat height(m) 0.845

Vehicle weight (kg) 112

Dry weight (kg) 102

Passenger capacity (persons) 2

Fuel economy (km/L) 50.0 (50km/h steady state test value)

Climbing ability (tanθ) 0.50 (approx. 26 degrees)

Minimum turning radius (m) 2.0

Engine type MD07E, water-cooled 2-stroke,

piston reed valve single cylinder

Displacement ( cm3 ) 193

Inner diameter x stroke (mm) 67.0×55.0

Compression Ratio 7.5

Maximum power output (PS/rpm) 26/7,500

Maximum torque (kg-m/rpm) 2.6/7,000

Carburetor Type PE65

Starting method Primary Kick

Ignition method Non-contact CDI

Lubrication Method Separate lubrication type

Lubricating oil capacity (L) 1.2

Fuel tank capacity(L) 9.0

Clutch type Wet type multi-plate coil spring

Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed return

Gear ratio 1st gear 3.090

2nd speed 1.937

3rd speed 1.368

4-speed 1.090

5-speed 0.916

6-speed 0.769

Caster (degrees) 27°30′

Trail (mm) 112

Tire size before 2.75-21-4PR

rear 4.10-18-4PR

Brake Type before Mechanical Leading Trailing

rear Mechanical Leading Trailing

Suspension method before Telescopic type (used with cylindrical air spring)

rear Swing arm type (Prolink)

Frame Format Semi-double cradle

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