DougRoost said:I'm 5'8" and ride it sometimes and it is a hoot, but I'm cramped on it so don't ride it too long. Of course the problem is the next bike up is a full size, whether that's a 125, 200, 250, etc. You could pick up a 125 pretty cheaply and add a flywheel weight, torque pipe, etc. to it. A better choice would be to get a KDX 200 or 220 since they can be had used in your price range, are much milder than the MX bikes, and are very reliable. Plus, if you get them used they'll often have some nice aftermarket goodies like new pipe, handguards, skid plate, etc.
Yeah I read something about them having KIPS (Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System) that allows the two stroke engine in the bike to make smooth power over a wide RPM range. Or something like that. That sounds cool because I was kind of cautious of getting a two stroke because I've heard an inexperienced rider hitting the powerband on a 2 stroke could cause you to eat dirt.2 strokes for life said:I third the KDX. Its not light but it makes nice smooth power easy to learn on and its easy to work on.
XMotoX said:I'm liking the sound of the KDX more and more. It sounds like the perfect bike for me.
Here are some last questions I've got about the 200:
- Being a two stroke, but made for trails, can you lug around on them in low rpms and not worry about stalling or fouling a plug? Or do you have to keep them revved up in the high rpms like any other two stroke? How do the KDXs compare to riding a four stroke?
- How does the KDX200 compare to the XR250? Power wise.
So they are pretty much the same but the KDX has more top end speed? Cool. I was afraid that a 200cc two stroke would be scary quick because I'd never consider jumping on a 250 two stroke, and thats only 50cc more.2 strokes for life said:XMotoX, the KDX200 will out drag a XR250 because of its 6 speed gear box. I like the KDX because it feels alot lighter then the XR250.
I stepped off of a '96 XR250 that I rode for over a year to a '96 KDX200 that I ended up riding for about 6 years. During that time, I rode an XR250 again to refresh my memory. Powerwise, the XR has low end grunt and that's it. The KDX has good low end, good mid, and good top and if you put an FMF pipe on it, you'll get better mid-top. Put it this way- out in the woods, I had to clutch the XR to wheelie thru mud puddles in 1-2, no way in 3rd. The KDX would simply wheelie in 3-4th easily (but controllably). KDX200's are, IMHO, excellent trail bikes. Put stiffer front springs, a pipe, and 2-stage reeds and go riding.XMotoX said:- How does the KDX200 compare to the XR250? Power wise.
I don't know why I didn't mention it the first time, but I had an '01 KX125 at the same time as I had the KDX. For trails and play riding, the KDX, no question. For track, the KX. I wouldn't want to ride the KX on trails- I suppose you could and lots of people do, but the KDX shines in the woods.XMotoX said:Thanks alot NM_KDX200. The KDX sounds like the perfect bike for me. I can't wait to find one around here.
XMotoX said:I'm 5'8" and 145 lbs. I'm 16 yrs. old and I'm looking for a two stroke bike to learn to ride on. I've never ridden a two stroke before just small four strokes, and I've heard they can be a handful if you aren't experienced.
I want a 2 stroke because I can find them used all over for cheap. I've been looking at a KX100. I don't really want to jump right on a 125 because I'm not that experienced, and an 85 would be a tad small. I'd take an 85 but I've heard the KX100 is good for trails and woods riding. And thats mainly what I'll be riding.
Plus, like I said, I don't have any experience on a 2 stroke and I've heard the KX100 had a broader powerband so I won't wreck it as easy while I'm still learning.
Should I get a KX100 or start out on some 85?
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