1984 Yamaha DT200 review from Canada

"Very good, especially for beginners"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

Coolant impeller broke off its shaft and caused the engine to seriously overheat. Needed a new piston, cylinder boring, etc.

General comments?

Great little 2-stroke Dual Sport. Lots of fun on road and off.

I would recommend a Wiseco piston and Boysen Reeds, as well as opeining up the airbox and possibly removing the spark arrestor (if that's legal) allowing more airflow.

Agile, but definitely underpowered for carrying a passenger.

Liquid cooled - nice option, but adds a fair amount of weight.

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Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Model Year1984
First year of ownership1994
Most recent year of ownership1998
Acceleration marks 3/10
Roll-on Performance marks 3/10
Handling marks 7/10
Braking marks 6/10
Reliability marks 8/10
Comfort marks 8/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7/10
Distance when acquired7000 kilometres
Most recent distance11000 kilometres
Date of Entry 13th May, 2006

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