Of the two KDX's a 200 is def what you want. The 220 is even more mild and will bump you into the 250/open class. I raced a 200 for half a season and won some C class harescrambles on it. I finished up the season on MX based bikes, but am not sure I did any better than I would have on the KDX. The KDX is super easy to ride and will get you to the front of the C class quickly, after that it gets more questionable. My main problems were weight and ground clearnace. I found that it got hung up in ruts much more easily than an MX bike and didn't seem to slow down or change direction as quickly as an MX bike given equal riders. Of course with a great rider the KDX can do well at the highest level of comp, but with equal riders I belive something more modern would give you an advantage once you get up to B or A class speed. I'm currently riding a almost stock CR250R in the woods and love it. If I were getting a new woods bike I'd get either a CRF250X, a Gasgas EC200 (most likely option) or a KTM EXC200. In terms of value, the KDX is an amazing bargin but if 2k isn't a deciding factor there are much more modern options, the 200 2-strokes being my fav and the 250F's taking second. The 250 2-strokes are also very good, but are probably a bit much for woods work, but make a great budget bike. You can get a used one fairly cheep and still have serious performance, just be sure to train a little extra:)John Harris said:I suspect that you want a 200 rather than a 220. First, you will read here that the 200 has the bigger carb and winds out better, and second a 220 will put you (most of the time) in the 250 class with lots of hot motors and riders. Start with a KDX 200. You should not get burned on the buying or resale. Easy to ride and maintain plus lots of dealers and aftermarket parts. Then when you see where you like to ride and compete? then perhaps get a more specialized/competitive machine. Welcome back, John
Sherby24501 said:I have a 220KDX and run in the 2 Hr Open capacity Class. The really quick guys ride KTM 200/300 EXC or 250 Four strokes
Buy a camel back, Hand Guards, engine skid plate (optional), I have just fitted a steering damper but have not tried it yet.
Go to the Gym also !
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Ha, that's funny, when I decided I had to have a Husky 360, a quick check of "the Bay" revealed one bike in the entire nation and it happened to be 4 miles from my house. So I'm familiar with the "fate" thing.saveaux said:After typing in KDX in good ole **** a few came up and one imediately caught my eye. When I glanced at the location it just happened to be my hometown. Giving the fella a call I learned that he lived no more than 2 miles from my house. I figured that this was fate so I had no choice but to purchase it.
The big drawback for me is my work schedule (3-11 Thur-Mon).saveaux said:We are going Saturday morning bright and early, are you intrested in heading out there with us?
saveaux said:I want to thank everyone for their input and time they have devoted to my dilema. After considerable research I came to a decision and bought a bike. I decided that since I am not trying to be Jeremy McGrath, yet a weekend trail rider who occasionally try's hare-scrambles, a KDX would suit me best. After typing in KDX in good ole **** a few came up and one imediately caught my eye. When I glanced at the location it just happened to be my hometown. Giving the fella a call I learned that he lived no more than 2 miles from my house. I figured that this was fate so I had no choice but to purchase it. I am now the proud owner of a 1999 KDX 200 that sat in a showroom until 2003.
Do you have the FRP Port Job? If so any problems with jetting or so forth??Zerotact said:Yep, I've got all of Fredette's mods on my 220 motor. the bike suprizes everyone that rides it.
I always see KDX's at the hare scrambles.
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