Compareable replacement for a KDX?

Where in CA are you moving? Not all the riding areas are off-limits to 'red sticker' bikes, so you can ride a '97+ KDX year round at some areas.

For more info, check out this link from the District 36 page:

http://www.ama-d36.org/Lao/red_sticker_explanation.html

BTW, whether a bike gets a green or red sticker is based on emissions, not the number of strokes. Most new racing 4 strokes are also red sticker only, including the Yamaha WRF & YZF, and the dirt only Suzuki DRZ.

Some new KTMs, the XR Hondas and the KLX are green sticker 4 strokes.

The KLX300 seems to meet all the criteria you mentioned.

KTM 400 exc

Great trail bike, great power "reasonable" weight (Not 2 stroke light but not XR heavy either) and love that majic button!

Not a MX bike but Competetive to ride enduro or HS.

Rod

XR250 for sure! Upgrade it as you feel the need. A big bore kit is pretty cheap and is supposed to make a big difference of course that comes after a pipe and silencer upgrade. Suspension can be improved a little or a lot as you see fit (send off the stockers or fit up some worked XR400 forks or go USD). Stone cold reliable, no water cooling pieces to damage in a crash, inexpensive to buy and maintain and good resale value.

They I go again getting all worked up over a possible project bike.:mad:

Hey Pat, why don't you buy the 450F rolling chassis that's for sale in the classifieds forum and put an XR250 engine in it? :cool: