XR200R engines?

[SpeedyManiac]

I have found an 83 XR200R chassis for a $100. I am wondering what year engines will fit in the chassis? Will all years fit? Thanks.

 

[Norm]

Speedy,

You should be able to fit the 185 (precursor to the 200) or any 2 valve 200. The only years that definitely won't fit are 1984-85 200s. They have a four valve head (RFVC) and were similar to the 250s of the same years. In 1986, Honda went back to the 2 valve engine and has stuck with it ever since.

Norm

 

[DualSportr]

Norm's right. Any XR 185, XR 200 (pre-R models), XR200R 1982-1983, XR200R 1986-current.

In fact, an old XL 125 split head model will also fit - won't have much power, but it'll bolt right in.

The XR 185, and early XR200's had weaker kicker gears and skinnier 3rd and 4th gears. The newer 1986-current models are a little stronger. Same horsepower tho.

 

[Half-Fast]

I think the 1983 and earlier XR200R had a differant off-set on the counter shaft sprocket than newer models. So that would mean the eng. and rear sprockets wouldn't line up. Check with BBR first they will know for sure.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Thanks. The guy had an 88 engine in there and said it bolted right up so I should be fine. Now I just need to find an engine with carb and electronics.

 

[Duneman]

I believe the 200x 3 wheeler engine will fit also

 

[DualSportr]

I believe the 200x 3 wheeler engine will fit also

Nope, even though the guts and feathers are pretty much the same, the cases and the mounting points are different. Plus it kicks forward.