is a single cylinder Thai-made "retro cruiser"
motorcycle. It was known in Australia as the TA Shadow. Production of the TA200 was stopped in Thailand on 3 March 2010.
Overall design was very similar to the Honda TA150. The major differences was that the TA200 contains a
four-stroke engine and higher 197 cc displacement.
This motorcycle was very popular in Singapore due to it being one of the few cruisers available for a class 2B license (the most basic motorcycle license in Singapore). Class 2B license holders are only allowed to ride motorcycles with displacement below 200 cc.
MPG: City riding (2 pax), 48 mpg, 17 km per L, Highway riding 75 mpg, 26 km per L; City/Highway riding (1 pax), 87 mpg, 37 km per L (avg)
Suspension System: Front - Telescopic, Rear, Double Shock
Brake System: Front / Rear Disc Brakes (Dual Piston Calipers)
Tyre Size: Front - 90/90 - 17M / C49P (Tubeless) ; Rear - 130/90 15M / C66P (Tubeless), available from
Metzeler (Lasertec),
Pirelli (City Demon),
Bridgestone (Exedra),
IRC (from Thailand) and Shinko (with white-walled option)
Battery: Maintenance-Free 12V - 3.5Ah
Max. Power Output: 12.3 kW / 16.48 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max. Torque: 16.2 nm / 11.95 lb-ft @6500 rpm
References
^Stats derived from Honda Phantom Advertising Brochures, from Boon Siew Singapore Pte Ltd (www.boonsiewhonda.com.sg) and Stadium Accessories Co., Ltd., Thailand
^Source: TA200 Owner's Manual and personal experience - 39 tooth rear sprocket preferred for motorway cruising, as the Phantom's very short gearing is ideally meant for good pickup in start-stop riding, not constant top speed.