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Kanai's Bridgestone RS200 Roadracer

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1964 Bridgestone RS200
RS200
Owned by Asao Kanai


Details of the engine

Cylinders

Crank case
Side view


A technical data

Engine
STD(TA-1)RS200
Type 2-stroke,Dual Cylyinders
Piston Displacement 177cc (10.8cu-inch) 196cc
Bor & Stroke 50mm:45mm (1.97:1.77inch) 53mm:45mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 1.5:1
Max. Brake Horsepower 20HP/8,000rpm below diagram
Max. Torque 1.9kg-m/7,500rpm below diagram
Air Intake System Rotary disk valv (resinous) (steel)
Starting System Kick Starter Push Start
Charging System A.C.Generator none
Ignition System Battery Full transistor ignition
Ignition Timing 21 +1 -2 degress befor T.D.C 23 degress befor T.D.C
Spark Plugs NGK B-8H 1.5 Racing
Carburetors AMAL Type. VM 17SC KEIHIN PWK28
Engine Lubrication 2 cycle engine oil
Fuel Gasoline
Transmossion oi; 0.8litter (0.21 US gal.) in transmission case SAE No. 10w/30 in all season or SAE No.30 in summer and SAE No.20 in winter

Performance
STD(TA-1)RS200
Max Speed Over 130km/h (80mph)
Climbing Gradient 1 in 3 (80mph)
Fuel Consumption 55km/l (129mpg) at 40km/h (25mph) on paved flat test road
Min. Turning Radius 1.95m (76.8inch)
Acceleration
(Standing Start 1/4 mile)
Under 18sec (0-400m)
Braking Distance Less than 6m at 35km/h (20feet, at 22mph)

Frame & Suspension
STD(TA-1)RS200
Fram Type Pipe Fram, Ctadle Type
Front Suspention Telescopic Fork with Hydraulic Dumper
Rwar Suspention Swinging Arm with Hydraulic Dumper

Transmission
STD(TA-1)RS200
Clutch Manual, Multiple disk in oil bath
Transmission Dual Transmission, selective 4-speed constant mesh-rotary or 5-speed constant mesh-return by shifting "sportshift" lever
Gear Ratios Primary (Helical gear) 3.41 3.14
1st 2.61 2.615
2nd 1.67 1.667
3rd 1.24 1.4
4th 1.00 1.182
5th 0.85 1

Dimension and Weight
STD(TA-1)RS200
Overall Length 1,885mm (74.2inch)
Overall Width 750mm (29.5inch)
Overall Height 1,020mm (40.2inch)
Saddle Height 780mm (30.7inch)
Wheelbase 1,235mm (48.6inch)
Road Clearance 150mm (5.9inch)
Tire size (Front) 2.50-18 4ply 90/90-18 BT35 (Rim size 1.85-18)
Tire size (Rear) 2.75-18 4ply 100/90-18 BT39 (Rim size 2.15-18)
Tire Pressure(Front) 1.6kg/cm2 (22lbs/in2) 1.5kg/cm2
Tire Pressure(Rear) 2.0kg/cm2 (28lbs/in2) 1.5kg/cm2
Caster 64
Trail(Rear) 83.5mm (3.29inch)
Banking Angle 45 55
Net Weight 123kg (271lbs) ?
Fuel Tank Capacity 10L (2.64 US gal.)
Front Brake Right Hand Operated
Rear Brake Right Foot Operated


Performance

STD(TA-1)


RS200

Performance measured on Dynojet's


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