WEDNESDAY NIGHT AFTER WORK RIDE TDUB CLUB COLORADO SPRINGS, for Yamaha TW200 Enthusiast
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Colorado Springs, Colorado - July 3rd, 2024 - Wednesday Night after work, we met up somewhat consistently through the warm evenings during the summer months in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs sits in the afternoon shadows of the Pikes Peak, topping out at 14,115 feet, and plenty of dirt road mountain access for after-work rides! We had so much fun this evening that we extended our ride, covering fifty miles of dirt under our knobbies! We started where the dirt started at Old Stage Road, just behind the Broadmoor area of Colorado Springs. We would work our way up to 11,000+ feet over on the Mount Baldy side of the mountain and return to town, down the Gold Camp trail.
THE YAMAHA TW200
The Yamaha TW200 offers many bikes for many riders, including little fat-tire commuters, adventure-ready bikes, beginner bikes, farm bikes, mini dual-sport bikes, RV campers, and 29-inch-inseam club-approved bikes.
What makes this relatively small motorcycle so popular? Size or looks? Maybe both… The Yamaha TW200 equipped with its small with its 196cc engine,… The engine is NOT what you notice at first. For many, the TW200 has a unique look with its almost balloon-looking tires. The knobby tires are wider than other bikes in the small dual-sport category and maybe as wide as most big-bore dual-sport motorcycles! But the look of the TW200 is unique due to the overall tire height in comparison to the tire width as the TW200’s Bridgestone rear tire is much shorter at 14″ at roughly 170+ mm wide (rear), giving the TW200 that short stubby stance yielding the rider with one of the shortest motorcycle seat heights in the industry at 31.1” inches and did we already say, “it’s street legal!” (Bridgestone Trail Wing TW34 Dual/Enduro Rear Motorcycle Tire 180/80-14).
These two key ingredients—low seat height and wide stance tires—create a wide range of talking points about why both beginning motorcyclists and seasoned riders choose to ride a Yamaha TW200!
OH YEA! And it’s STREET LEGAL! While it is pretty easy to understand why first-time motorcyclists would want to start riding on a Yamaha TW200, the real question is why would a seasoned rider choose the TDUB or, aptly, the Yamaha TW200?
With the Yamaha TW200’s low seat height, you pull over and put your feet down. You're not tippy-toeing; you’re totally comfortable. Take your camera out, snap a few pictures, and off you go again. At the same time, somehow, your overall appearance is not evasive or threatening. We all possess sub-30-inch inseams, and this bike gives us mini-bike confidence. There is no EGO when riding the TDUB. You can try to be as macho as possible, but why bother… the TW200 has its own stand-alone cool cache! For those who scoff it off, they are not open-minded, and why do you want to talk with them?
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AFTER WORK RIDE - TDUB CLUB COLORADO SPRINGS, For Yamaha TW200 Enthusiast