Specs of the 1991 Honda XR200R

The XR200R dirt bike was produced by Honda from 1980 to 2002. A small bike with modest power and quick responses, the XR200R became a popular choice for beginning riders. The fact that the 1991 XR200R is reliable and easy to tinker with generates continued interest in this motorcycle.

  1. History

    • Designed by Honda as an improved version of its XR185, the XR200R debuted in 1980 with an air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve engine. Apart from an experiment with a four-valve engine in the 1984/1985 model, the XR200R continued to carry the two-valve engine throughout its production run. A six-speed transmission and kick-start also remained through 2002.

    Special Features

    • Changes in the 1991 XR200R include shasta white and rainbow blue paint and either red or blue seats, fork boots, side cover panels and "XR" tank logo. The two-valve, 195cc engine and six-speed transmission continued in 1991 from the previous year. Lighting equipment was an available option. Serial numbers for 1991 XR200Rs begin with JH2ME050*MK600001.

    Used Market

    • According to an October 2009 issue of Dirt Rider Magazine, "1986 to 1991 suspension internals are vastly superior to 1993 and later short-travel models." But the publication notes that these were "bikes that appealed to people who didn't want to work on them." As of 2010, XR200Rs sold in the $500 to $2000 range, depending on year and mechanical condition, according to Dirt Rider magazine.