While searching around the “WWW” I came across this article called “What’s The Inspiration For These Dual Sport-Style Motorcycles In Animated Media?” written by Steve DaSilva for jalopnik.com It caught my curiosity and clicked the headline. What I found was a cool story about how Steve feels that the Yamaha TW200 is the leading inspiration behind some the motorcycles portrayed in anime media.
That would be an easy grasp as the tiny 196cc dual sport motorcycle has been in production from Japan since 1987 – and is still made in Japan! It may very well be the commuter of many of these anime artist! That would be a cool interview with those artist! The TDUB is such the “cult bike” in Japan!
Link to the story: https://jalopnik.com/dual-sport-style-motorcycle-anime-animated-media-1850607047
2024 YAMAHA TW200
2024 Yamaha TW200 Specs
| MSRP: | $4,999 |
|---|---|
| Engine: | SOHC, air-cooled single-cylinder; 2-valve |
| Displacement: | 196cc of TDUB thumpin’ goodness! |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67.0 x 55.7mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 5-speed / chain |
| Fuel System: | Mikuni 28mm carburetor |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate; cable actuation |
| Frame: | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | 33mm conventional fork, nonadjustable; 6.3 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, nonadjustable; 5.9 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | 2-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Rear Brake: | 110mm drum |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | Bridgestone Trail Wing TW31 and TW32; 130/80-18 / 180/80-14 |
| Rake/Trail: | 25.8°/3.4 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 52.2 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 10.4 in. |
| Claimed Seat Height: | 31.1 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1.8 gal. |
| Claimed Wet Weight: | 278 lb. |
| Availability: | Now |
| Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |
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