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{{Infobox motorcycle
|name             = Honda CD200 RoadMaster
|image            = Honda Roadmaster CD200 (1980).jpg
|caption          = Honda Roadmaster CD200 1980 Model
|aka              = Honda Twinstar (USA)
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|production       = 1980–2007
|assembly         =
|predecessor      = Honda CD185{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|successor        = Honda CD200 Benly
|class            = [[Types of motorcycles#Standard|Standard]]
|engine           = {{cvt|194|cc|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=23}} [[Air-cooled engine|air-cooled]] [[Four-stroke engine|4-stroke]] [[Overhead camshaft|OHC]] [[Straight-twin engine|upright twin]]{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=22}}
|bore_stroke      = {{convert|53.0|x|44.0|mm|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|pp=22–23}}
|compression      = 8.8:1{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=23}}
|top_speed        = 
|power            = 
|torque           = 
|ignition         = {{Unbulleted list | 6&nbsp;V, coil with contact breaker points (1979-1980){{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=89}} | 12&nbsp;V, [[capacitor discharge ignition]] (CDI) (1981-1985){{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|pp=142–143}} }}
|transmission     = 4-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]], constant mesh{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=24}} (1 down 3 up)
|frame            = [[Motorcycle frame#Engine as a stressed member|Open-diamond; tubular steel; engine as stressed member]]{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=96}}
|suspension       = {{Unbulleted list |  Front: [[Motorcycle fork#Telescopic|telescopic]] forks with oil damping | Rear: [[swingarm]] with [[Suspension (motorcycle)#Twin shock absorbers|twin spring/shock units]]}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=96}}
|brakes           = {{Unbulleted list |[[Single-leading-shoe drum brake|SLS]] [[Drum brake|drums]]: | Front: {{Convert|140|mm|in|abbr=on}} | Rear:{{Convert|130|mm|in|abbr=on}} }}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=114}}
|tires            = 3.00&nbsp;x&nbsp;17 front and rear{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=114}}
|rake_trail       = 
|wheelbase        = {{Convert|1280|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|length           = {{Convert|1990|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|width            = {{Convert|845|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|height           = {{Convert|1105|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|seat_height      = {{Convert|744|mm|in|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|dry_weight       = {{Convert|122|kg|lb|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
|wet_weight       = 
|fuel_capacity    = {{Convert|10.5|L|impgal USgal|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=75}}
|oil_capacity     = {{Convert|1.5|L|imppt USpt|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=19}}
|fuel_consumption = 
|turning_radius   = 
|related          = Honda CM 200T<br>[[Honda CD125TC Benly]]
|sp               =  
}}

[[Honda]] introduced several ''200cc'' [[motorcycles]] with similar [[engine]]s but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the '''CD200 RoadMaster'''. The engine had the same bore as the CD185 but low compression pistons (8.8:1) with a bore and stroke of {{convert|53.0|x|44.0|mm|abbr=on}}, compared to 9.0:1 compression and {{convert|53.0|x|41.0|mm|abbr=on}} for the CD185.{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|pp=22–23}} The result was less power, a higher fuel economy and a lower top speed.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} The [[Alternator (automotive)|alternator]] system was also different from the CD185.{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=128}} Apart from this the models were quite similar, using the same frames, suspension,{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=96}} wheels, tyres, and brakes.{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=114}}

The CD200 featured a square [[speedometer]], large front and rear [[Fender (vehicle)#Motorcycles|mudguards]], twin chrome exhausts, a choke tucked in behind the handle bars, a chrome plated [[fuel tank]] with the Honda logo and mock chrome air inlets on side panels. It had drum brakes in rear and front{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=114}} and a single 26&nbsp;mm Keihin carburettor (PD 33A TA). It weighed {{convert|140|kg|abbr=on}}.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}}

==Other variations==
{{Small|''Source''}}{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=6}}
*Honda CD200 Benly – introduced in UK featuring 12 volt electrical system and [[capacitor discharge ignition]] (CDI)
*Honda CM200 (Custom) – introduced in UK, European, and North American markets
*The CM200T (also known as the Twinstar) was a twin cylinder motorcycle produced by Honda from 1980 to 1982 as part of its factory "Custom Motorcycle" lineup. The CM200's design was based on the CD200 Benly/Roadmaster, using the same engine, transmission, frame, and brakes.{{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|pp=22–24, 96, 114}} It had a speedometer that read up to 80&nbsp;mph (130&nbsp;km/h), with markings indicating the maximum speed for each gear ratio. Another instrument panel had lights for neutral, indicators and high beam, but no tachometer was provided.

Power was around 16&nbsp;bhp, which gave the CM200T a top speed of around {{Convert|71|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, although a popular modification was to change the front gearbox sprocket from 15 to 16 teeth which increased top speed to around {{Convert|75|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} given good conditions, and could comfortably cruise at {{Convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.

The Twinstar used an odd combination of tire sizes (3.00-17 front and 3.50-16 rear){{Sfn|Meek|Churchill|1993|p=114}} which can make branded replacement tires expensive, although Chinese tires are still available at reasonable prices.

==Notes==
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==References==
*{{Citation
| last1    =Meek
| first1   =Martyn
| last2   =Churchill
| first2  =Jeremy
| year     =1993
| title    =Honda CD/CM185, 200T & CM250C 2-valve Twins Owners Workshop Manual
| chapter  =
| chapter-url  =
| contribution =
| contribution-url =
| type    =Workshop manual
| series  =Haynes Manuals
| volume  =
| issue   =572
| publisher =Haynes Publishing Group
| publication-place =Sparkford, Somerset UK
| isbn =1-85010-359-3
| lccn =86-83062
| quote      =
}}

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