What is the difference between XR200 and XR200R?
A major advance over the XR200, the XR200R had Pro-Link rear suspension, and heavier duty frame and forks, and was a tougher enduro machine. For the 1984-85 model years, the XR200 had a smaller version of the same 4 valve RFVC engine as the other XRs in the line up.
What does XR mean in Honda?
XR= Cross country racer. XRL= Cross country/ Street legal. CR= Course racer. CRF= Course racer four stroke.
What’s the difference between Honda XR and CRF?
XR’s have a higher oil capacity than the CRF’s. CRF’s are much higher spirited 4-stroke race bikes with higher maintenance demands. Suspension on CRF’s are tuned with the track and racing in mind and tend to be stiffer than the XR’s. The only CRF that comes with a light is the 250X.
What should I do with my Honda XR200R?
If you get the early model XR200 forks, you can get stiffer progressive springs that can handle heavier and more aggressive riders and are fairly inexpensive. Servicing the forks and putting some heavier weight fork oil can help slow the damping down, which is probably the weakest point of any stock XR suspension component.
When did the Honda XR200R 84 come out?
The XR200R’84 was sold in 1984 along side the XR200’84 and came in just one color: Flash Red (R119 color code). The front number panel and side panels were red with yellow adhesive graphics. The frame was red, the engine was black with aluminum fins on the cylinder head.
How big are the forks on a Honda XR200R?
A step up from that would be the forks from a 1986-1995 XR250R. They have 11 inches of travel and are 41mm in diameter, compared to the stock 36mm on the 200R. They have a disk brake as well and will require the complete front-end to work on the XR200.
What kind of shocks do Honda xr200s use?
The stock shock on an ’84-’91 (84-85 XR250 shocks are the same and will bolt on) are surprisingly good, and much better than the non-adjustable shocks on any of newer XR200’s after being rebuilt. They’re not too hard to find on eBay, but a lot of them are in rough shape.
What kind of car is the Honda XR200?
Honda XR200R Manufacturer Honda Also called XR200R, XR 200 R, XR 200 Production 1981 – 2014 Class Trail
The stock shock on an ’84-’91 (84-85 XR250 shocks are the same and will bolt on) are surprisingly good, and much better than the non-adjustable shocks on any of newer XR200’s after being rebuilt. They’re not too hard to find on eBay, but a lot of them are in rough shape. You will want to service it at the least.
Is it possible to make a Honda XR200 quieter?
If you need your XR200 to stay quiet because of neighbors or rules/regulations, you probably won’t find anything quieter than the stock exhaust. You can pull the baffle out for a good improvement in throttle response and low-end torque. However, it will be considerably louder.
What was the serial number on a 1983 XR200?
The serial number began JH2ME0205CK300004. The XR200’83 was sold in 1983 and came in just one color: Flash Red. The “200” side cover decal was white on a yellow panel. The frame was red, but the engine was black. The seat was black with a white “XR” graphic. The fuel tank was steel. It featured a twin-shock rear treatment and steel rims.