VOLUME 57 ISSUE 25 JUNE 23, 2020 P103
light isn't great, but it is better
than nothing. We're just spoiled
by LED and other high-tech
lighting systems on so many of
today's motorcycles.
The only thing we really don't
like about the TW's motor is
starting it—it's incredibly cold-
blooded. It takes a long time to
warm up and stop sputtering.
Despite the big tires, the TW
still steers and corners like a
regular-wheeled dirt bike, at
least more so than you'd think.
Where the TW's fat tires shine is
in the soft sand. Sand washes
are a beginner's worst night-
mare, but the TW's tires make
riding in the soft and loose stuff
so much easier and in some
cases, merely possible when
it's not on a bike with "normal"
skinny tires, at least that was
the case with one of our novice
test riders. The TW also loves to
be ridden in the mud because
that big rear tire can find traction
where, again, skinny tires can't.
The TW also excels on loose
rocks and gravel, basically, on
anything that isn't permanently
attached to the earth. Again,
this is what makes the TW stand
out over any other motorcycle—
its ability to stick to just about
everything.
The TW200 is
an excellent little
motorcycle to learn
on because of its
low seat height,
unintimidating
power and sure
footedness.
