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[QUOTE="TexKDX, post: 156149, member: 16276"] The KTM 200 is a fad. Great bike, yes, but a fad over the last two years. For awhile ('98 and '99) the 300 was what everyone had to have. The 200 had its run, now people have to try the RFS's. In reality the 200 is a buzzy bike that takes concentration to ride at speed compared to a 250 or 300. All good bikes. As far as the KTM 200 being a good starter bike, I'd have to disagree. To really go anywhere you gotta wind the whee out of it. A bike like the KDX220 grunts around much better and will pull OK on top. Malamute, if I take your post literally (beginner, 4s, street legal) I'd have to direct you at an XR250 or DR250 if you want the button. The XR has more mods and accessories available, so you can grow the bike with your ability easier than the DRZ. Once you get this woods thang figured out, then you might want to step up to something else. The good news is by then you'll have developed your riding skills, get to ride other people's bikes, and can make a well-informed decision. My recommendation is get your butt in the woods on a nice used XR250 and have a blast during this fall weather. Hook up with some new B and A rider buds, learn how to stand up, and ride, ride, ride. Getting the exact right bike is of little importance to you at this time. I paid $2500 for my '99 in excellent mechanical shape (still on original pads, tires, and sprockets) but some cosmetic scratches. I'm making my baby XR street legal as we speak and putting heavier fork springs in it. You can add a third wire to the rear light and easily wire in a brake light switch. I hear the headlight shell will accept the bulb holder and wires from a 400EX 4 wheeler to give you a hi/low beam in the stock headlight shell. I'm putting on an Acerbis HP 'cuz I may actually NEED a good light on a Mexico trip planned for November 1 (not as many hours of daylight). Not sure if you need turn signals up there in MI. If so, take a look at [url]www.bajadesigns.com[/url] for a full DS kit. Best of luck, [/QUOTE]
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