difference between '08 200xc and xc-w

[longtime coming]

why does the xc-w weigh 8 or so pounds less than the xc, according to spec sheets?

 

[wileyE]

I've noticed other discrepancy in their brochure also. fwiw, my dealer weighed the 08 xc and it was 232 full of fuel, ride ready.

 

[Jaybird]

The w has a 6 gear wide ratio range gearbox
The xc has a 6 gear semi-close ratio box

They also have apparently differing size fuel tanks.

 

[camshaft]

Ive ridden both and I liked the xc's gearbox better than the xc-w. The range is closer the xc.

 

[longtime coming]

Clerical errors or what?

I'm glad you said that you like the XC ratios better, as I just put a deposit on a 200 XC. And now I'm having buyers remorse wondering if I should have just bought a japanese MX instead! Is this 200 a good bike or what. It will be for my teenage son. I thought the 250mx would be just too much for a scrawny 15 year old. I want a yz250 bad though! Now I am wondering if the xc-w is more developed or something than the xc. Why does the brochure also say that the 200xc, 250xc and xc-w and many others have adjustable trail, but not the 200xc-w? :bang:

 

[chaille_382]

you made a good decision w/ the xc.
the forks are much better on the 200xc also. and i do agree w/ the tank being smaller on the xc-w

 

[agitt73]

Xc Is Alot More Like A Mxer Works Good On Track And Trails
Xc-w Better For Trails Or Desert I Like Them Both My New 08 Is The Xc 200
My 02 Exc 200 They Both Have There Place My 02 Has Il Plate And Im Letting
My 14yr Old Ride

 

[flyingfuzzball]

you made a good call on the 200.