Funny reading some of these comments. Complaining the price of the bike has gone up since 1987, really 🤦🏻♂️? Everyone wants this or that added. Hey, it’s an TW200. 😂
Perfect for this homeless senior citizen... problem is, after gov docked my retirement to less than poverty level, I can't afford groceries and rent, i.e. homeless... and since I'm not a "minority", I can't get assistance... paid my whole life for it, but can't get it... just trying to get off grid... too old school to do one of those "everybody give a dollar" schemes...
If you had a TW then you could park at the DMV ( Department of Motor Vehicles) and rent it to people needing to take the motorcycle road test. The guys with huge baggers would for sure pay you to use it.
can ask a relative to start a gofundme, for a tw money that shouldnt be too hard with a touching story, personally i really wouldn't mind pitching 10box for a fellow TW'er, and there's A LOT of us... _
Did they ever make a bigger one. A 350cc would be a great size for a bit extra bhp for the road. 200cc is just a bit under powered for the road. In saying that I've got a Rock hopper Japanese import.
They made a BW350 but it was not street legal. I have one and it is awesome. They only made it 2 years. Maybe one day they will make a bigger TW. I sure hope so.
I'm glad that it is still carbureted. There are very few non computerized bikes still available new. Unfortunately, as a 64 year old with some disabilities, it has a couple of issues that make it unsuitable for me. One is the seat height. You measured it at 32", but it is actually quite a bit higher than that at the back of the seat, and you have to swing your leg over the back of the seat to get on. I had to give up my XT225 because I could no longer get my leg over the seat without standing on something. I rode it that way for a while, then decided that I would not be able to repair a flat tire by myself out in the middle of nowhere. It was extremely difficult at home. It would be great if Yamaha would put tubeless tires on this bike. I managed to find a way to continue riding off road, by getting a used Honda Rebel 300, which has both a low seat and tubeless tires, and putting a bash plate on it. It works amazingly well.
no it's not... you feel the tank, and when it emptied, you switch to reserve and got plenty of miles to pass 3 gaz stations... personally i wouldn't want one for sure. _
@@MuktiLuv Well, that's completely fine, it doesn't mean other owners wouldn't want one. You may feel the tank but not everyone has a telepathic connection to their bike. Some riders want a barebones experience, other people prefer extra safety and convenience.
@@TaskSwitcherify bike is crazy light, just stop and move it side to side, you're gonna feel it, i promise you that, just minimal experience... sure doesnt mean others wouldnt want one, but i can guarantee you that most others wouldn't want one, thats part of the barebone/basic/no problem/no bells n wistle appeal of the bike, and the fact is that you really dont need one, reserve tank as i said, which other bike dont have and which is actually safer, you can forget to look at a meter and run dry and be stranded or it might not be accurate and they rarely are, but you cant not notice that the bike stopped, or is missing gaz in fact, so reach down, dont even stop, twist, make a mental note, done... convenience maybe i guess, arguably, safety not at all... fun fact, i got 7 bikes, 5 got gaz meters, got stranded empty with all of them multiple times and needed to push or be pushed, the other 2 are Tdubs and never happend once,... if you really want one though, just mod it man, but that just would be a negative move from yamaha, for a fact. _
@@MuktiLuv You're an advanced rider capable of upgrading your bike, which is very cool. I had a more novice audience in mind 🙂 Of course, a *good* fuel gauge would have extra features. It would sound an alarm and send a notification to your phone at pre-set intervals, e.g. at the 50%, 25% and the critical 10% mark. You wouldn't miss those. A nice fuel gauge/computer should also show the mileage remaining, just like your car does. I bet most people would be willing to sacrifice a few ounces for that kind if safety and convenience.
@@TaskSwitcherify ya, your issue is that you would like this bike to be something it's not... thats not a "high tech city going to work commuter", thats a "low tech, wont break far in the forest utility" or a "camping/fishing without access to electricity safe mobility"... advanced or novice doesnt matter, there's a ton of shop that you can pay to do that for you... safety, again as i said thats the opposite, more tech isn't safer, notifications arent safer, those are potentially confusing things that breaks or that you ignore or missed... convenience, that is arguable, if that's for you and you're using it as a city commuter, then cool add the thing, personally man, i dont even have a phone, so, i got a blackberry 9700 somewhere that i rarely use, lol... you say "extra features" like if it's a good thing, that's a question of pov and use, but most TW users dont want more but less...personally too i never saw a bike that advise you on your phone of % remaining, but again i dont have a phone, that would just be distracting and still useless, "hey, you're on reserve now, and it's physically impossible that you missed it" is perfect, i know how many miles this is, i dont need a precise display for that, the gaz point just must be less than that, not to mention that your phone battery is now another issue... "like yur car does", thats not a car, thats a trail basher, the Tdub is more akin to a tractor than a car really... "sacrifice ounces", never was the issue, take 5 pounds i dont even care, thats a tractor ;-) _
cause you're not looking correctly, just fb marketplace it, stopped scrolling after 20, and the first one is a 2005 w 5000miles at 3500box in CA... or go up to canada too, theres a ton... _
Find a dealer that will let you put a deposit on an incoming tw. While you wait keep shopping around sometimes people cancel because they find closer options. But usually every dealer gets 2-4 but they're almost always pre sold since covid and the shitty economy. It's the cheapest "cool" motorcycle you can buy at just about $5500 out the door.
why?, same bike from 35 years ago... get it at 1/4 of the price and put a ton af mods. make it 6-speed, put a turbo, rear disc, wiseco piston, make it 250cc, change the gearing obviously and a bar riser, better tires, full light kit addons, etc, etc... older ones were nicer anyway, and carbu still got more punch.... only changes from 1987 are EFI and front disc, all other parts are fully interchangeable. _
@@EstTheSword because it isnt perfect, unless it's meant to trail maybe... city/highway it's lacking, stock piston compression is low, 250cc is better obviously, 6th is welcomed on the highway unless you wanna be reving like a madman, if you want to reach 140kph then turbo... rear disc is cool but i admit they are over-rated... stock 14/50T is garbage... lights are minimal... 90% of Tdub owners add a riser for a good reason, it's too low... _
@@EstTheSword nope, cause they move like boats, dont like them, and i dont need more... will get a BW350 at some point though, shipping it here is just gonna be a solid hassle, lol. i dont have turbo yet on mine, but will do that quite soon, theres vids on yt of guys who did it though. _
I don’t like the “colorless” motorcycles, especially the black wheels. That makes the bikes look like they were restored and the guy doing it just got lazy and painted the wheels, “chrome” or ar,least paint the rims silver, don’t just monkey the wheels.
Just got mine 2024 yesterday! Already put 50 miles on it
You will never get tired of it. Such a fun machine.Great looking color scheme for 2024.
@@roncleghorn4381 i think it looks super boring, if i was a lawyer i would buy that year... lol
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May I ask you how much did you pay for it?.. thanks
Этот мотоцикл, как у нас УАЗ буханка - сразу хороший получился и 60 лет выпускают без изменений))))
Love the new color and tank scheme
me too
It was cool in the day and still is, that fat rear tire just sets it off. 👍
true
So how much is it
any tips on how to snag one of these unicorns?
If you go to Yamaha website you can search dealer inventory. They are still very hard to get but things are getting a little better.
@@roncleghorn4381 cool thanks .. I'll give it another go. Getting too old for my DR650
Need color options , LED headlight, and rear disk brake
you can just do it... theres parts for all that, and thats what yamaha's thinking.
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@@MuktiLuv No, Yamaha is poor and they want you to pay for it. That's what yamaha's thinking.
Same bike since 87 but quadruple in price
Only tripled in the US over the 36 years.
If it had 300cc, efi and a 12 liter tank it would be the best selling bike , ever.
I agree
Glad i got my 23 before they changed. I like the idea on this livery but not the execution
I like the 2023 too
Disappointed yet😂😂😂😂😂
@@earlgallup5223with what?
Is love a tw but not sure I want to live in 1987
Why they should have made a TW450
I do dream about a TW450 a lot.
May i ask how much is it?
In the USA they are usually about 7k out the door.
@@roncleghorn4381 lol
Not that this is a BAD bike but PLEASE offer the PG-1 in America instead.
Funny reading some of these comments. Complaining the price of the bike has gone up since 1987, really 🤦🏻♂️? Everyone wants this or that added. Hey, it’s an TW200. 😂
I know right
Perfect for this homeless senior citizen... problem is, after gov docked my retirement to less than poverty level, I can't afford groceries and rent, i.e. homeless... and since I'm not a "minority", I can't get assistance... paid my whole life for it, but can't get it... just trying to get off grid... too old school to do one of those "everybody give a dollar" schemes...
If you had a TW then you could park at the DMV ( Department of Motor Vehicles) and rent it to people needing to take the motorcycle road test. The guys with huge baggers would for sure pay you to use it.
@@roncleghorn4381 rather just get OUT of society...
do it bro @@b1rdwillis584
@@roncleghorn4381 what?..
can ask a relative to start a gofundme, for a tw money that shouldnt be too hard with a touching story, personally i really wouldn't mind pitching 10box for a fellow TW'er, and there's A LOT of us...
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Did they ever make a bigger one. A 350cc would be a great size for a bit extra bhp for the road. 200cc is just a bit under powered for the road. In saying that I've got a Rock hopper Japanese import.
They made a BW350 but it was not street legal. I have one and it is awesome. They only made it 2 years. Maybe one day they will make a bigger TW. I sure hope so.
300-400cc would be great but they need EFI & a larger tank too
That would be good. people say the tank needs to be bigger for the Transamerican Trail @@NorCalSaint
The only thing in that category is either in the ultra light 300-400 dual sport, or a Royal Enfield Himalayan.
@NorCalSaint Being carbureted is a plus on this bike. Not a negative.
I'm glad that it is still carbureted. There are very few non computerized bikes still available new. Unfortunately, as a 64 year old with some disabilities, it has a couple of issues that make it unsuitable for me. One is the seat height. You measured it at 32", but it is actually quite a bit higher than that at the back of the seat, and you have to swing your leg over the back of the seat to get on. I had to give up my XT225 because I could no longer get my leg over the seat without standing on something. I rode it that way for a while, then decided that I would not be able to repair a flat tire by myself out in the middle of nowhere. It was extremely difficult at home. It would be great if Yamaha would put tubeless tires on this bike. I managed to find a way to continue riding off road, by getting a used Honda Rebel 300, which has both a low seat and tubeless tires, and putting a bash plate on it. It works amazingly well.
Yamaha, a fuel gauge is not a luxury, it's a necessity.
no it's not... you feel the tank, and when it emptied, you switch to reserve and got plenty of miles to pass 3 gaz stations... personally i wouldn't want one for sure.
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@@MuktiLuv Well, that's completely fine, it doesn't mean other owners wouldn't want one. You may feel the tank but not everyone has a telepathic connection to their bike. Some riders want a barebones experience, other people prefer extra safety and convenience.
@@TaskSwitcherify bike is crazy light, just stop and move it side to side, you're gonna feel it, i promise you that, just minimal experience... sure doesnt mean others wouldnt want one, but i can guarantee you that most others wouldn't want one, thats part of the barebone/basic/no problem/no bells n wistle appeal of the bike, and the fact is that you really dont need one, reserve tank as i said, which other bike dont have and which is actually safer, you can forget to look at a meter and run dry and be stranded or it might not be accurate and they rarely are, but you cant not notice that the bike stopped, or is missing gaz in fact, so reach down, dont even stop, twist, make a mental note, done...
convenience maybe i guess, arguably, safety not at all... fun fact, i got 7 bikes, 5 got gaz meters, got stranded empty with all of them multiple times and needed to push or be pushed, the other 2 are Tdubs and never happend once,... if you really want one though, just mod it man, but that just would be a negative move from yamaha, for a fact.
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@@MuktiLuv You're an advanced rider capable of upgrading your bike, which is very cool. I had a more novice audience in mind 🙂 Of course, a *good* fuel gauge would have extra features. It would sound an alarm and send a notification to your phone at pre-set intervals, e.g. at the 50%, 25% and the critical 10% mark. You wouldn't miss those. A nice fuel gauge/computer should also show the mileage remaining, just like your car does. I bet most people would be willing to sacrifice a few ounces for that kind if safety and convenience.
@@TaskSwitcherify ya, your issue is that you would like this bike to be something it's not... thats not a "high tech city going to work commuter", thats a "low tech, wont break far in the forest utility" or a "camping/fishing without access to electricity safe mobility"... advanced or novice doesnt matter, there's a ton of shop that you can pay to do that for you... safety, again as i said thats the opposite, more tech isn't safer, notifications arent safer, those are potentially confusing things that breaks or that you ignore or missed... convenience, that is arguable, if that's for you and you're using it as a city commuter, then cool add the thing, personally man, i dont even have a phone, so, i got a blackberry 9700 somewhere that i rarely use, lol... you say "extra features" like if it's a good thing, that's a question of pov and use, but most TW users dont want more but less...personally too i never saw a bike that advise you on your phone of % remaining, but again i dont have a phone, that would just be distracting and still useless, "hey, you're on reserve now, and it's physically impossible that you missed it" is perfect, i know how many miles this is, i dont need a precise display for that, the gaz point just must be less than that, not to mention that your phone battery is now another issue... "like yur car does", thats not a car, thats a trail basher, the Tdub is more akin to a tractor than a car really... "sacrifice ounces", never was the issue, take 5 pounds i dont even care, thats a tractor ;-)
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Body fatigue that lasts for weeks after 70 mile round trip tw200 rough on the body
did 330 miles when i bought mine to bring it back, super comfy...
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Have you ever consider to put on a windshield?
Why can’t I find one ???
They are very hard to find because everybody wants one. They are so much fun.
Guy here in PA got a new one with IK in upgrades for 5K only 300 miles
That was a good deal. @@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644
cause you're not looking correctly, just fb marketplace it, stopped scrolling after 20, and the first one is a 2005 w 5000miles at 3500box in CA... or go up to canada too, theres a ton...
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Find a dealer that will let you put a deposit on an incoming tw. While you wait keep shopping around sometimes people cancel because they find closer options. But usually every dealer gets 2-4 but they're almost always pre sold since covid and the shitty economy. It's the cheapest "cool" motorcycle you can buy at just about $5500 out the door.
Pretty sure that’s a 1987 model. 🤣😉
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why?, same bike from 35 years ago... get it at 1/4 of the price and put a ton af mods.
make it 6-speed, put a turbo, rear disc, wiseco piston, make it 250cc, change the gearing obviously and a bar riser, better tires, full light kit addons, etc, etc...
older ones were nicer anyway, and carbu still got more punch.... only changes from 1987 are EFI and front disc, all other parts are fully interchangeable.
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Why would you do that to a perfect bike no matter the year.
@@EstTheSword because it isnt perfect, unless it's meant to trail maybe... city/highway it's lacking, stock piston compression is low, 250cc is better obviously, 6th is welcomed on the highway unless you wanna be reving like a madman, if you want to reach 140kph then turbo... rear disc is cool but i admit they are over-rated... stock 14/50T is garbage... lights are minimal... 90% of Tdub owners add a riser for a good reason, it's too low...
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Okay nice ship you got Theseus, have you ever considered buying a bigger one?
@@EstTheSword nope, cause they move like boats, dont like them, and i dont need more... will get a BW350 at some point though, shipping it here is just gonna be a solid hassle, lol.
i dont have turbo yet on mine, but will do that quite soon, theres vids on yt of guys who did it though.
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It is NOT EFI.
32" seat height is definitely not "low" The Honda Rebel 300 is 27.2". That is considered a "low" seat height.
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The Triumph Bobber also has a 27.2 seat height
Still consider a low seat in the adventure bike category. Cruiser bikes offer lower seat option.
the old saying fast on a slo and all that was from a dumb a.. slo safe and easy eveywhere
2024年日本、なぜ私はTW200を買えないのか？
Way Under Powered, great Girls trail bike.
Firstest!
Make one a normal color other than stupid gray or black then I'll buy one@ ugly as hell
I don’t like the “colorless” motorcycles, especially the black wheels. That makes the bikes look like they were restored and the guy doing it just got lazy and painted the wheels, “chrome” or ar,least paint the rims silver, don’t just monkey the wheels.
Mew
Where is 2 stroke TW 250?
When you find it let me know. Super sweet unit.
the one with the turbo is even better...
in my dreams every night