Well, I own a 2002 KX-250 and a 2003 KLX-400SR and was interested in buying a KDX. Both my other bikes are stock except for some rejetting, and the KLX has the 3"x3" airbox modification. I don't race anymore, (it's just too dangerous for this 35yr old kid to continue doing) but I still ride the local MX track and love doing doubles and plateau's when track traffic is minimal. The KLX-400SR is my dual sport campground/urban assault weapon, but the weight of this bike takes much of the fun out of real trail riding. Like most people, I've been undecided between the 200 and the 220. I drove a stock 2001 KDX-200 tonight for the first time. I was hoping that this bike would be the perfect playbike/trail bike; something less high strung than my KX-250 that I can just jump on and ride comforably on the fields and trails. My KX rides nice for a MX bike, but It's just setup a little stiff for play riding. Well, the KDX-200 was truely a hoot to ride. I didn't want to get off, and I'm sure I could have ridden it for hours at a time. It had very smooth suspension just like my KLX-400SR, but none of the weight or handling problems; it actually felt lighter than my KX-250. Powerwise, I think it was more powerful than my KLX-400SR. Less low end torque, but still plenty powerful. It reved nicely too; higher than my KX-250 I think. It wheelied very easy, and I was having a blast riding it around. This bike can be ridden slow, and has plenty of low end for me; It easily roosted If I wanted it to, and could be driven very fast too. For the money, this bike does it all, and is a great bargain; I think their will be a new KDX-200 in my garage very soon.
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