SpeedyManiac
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- Aug 8, 2000
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I had another topic awhile back about which bike I should move up to. I currently ride a 1999 XR200R that's getting really small (I'm 18, 5'11", 160lbs). I ride mostly trails, race some cross-country and harescrambles in the Okanagan, and sometimes ride in the sand. The sand thing isn't a big deal, as I might ride there ten times in a year. There's also a motocross track nearby, but my main priority is trail-riding. I found a 1994 KDX200 that's in pretty good shape (the owner says excellent, but I beg to differ, the levers, cables feel loose, haven't really looked at it too closely) for $3000 CDN. I rode the bike, lots of power (compared to my XR200R), can be lugged somewhat, fun bike to ride. The brakes seemed VERY mushy, didn't feel any better than the drums on my 200. I did find that the bike fit me pretty well, I could still throw it around a bit, but it did feel WIDE at the tank. I guess that would be something to get used to, I've never ridden a bike with radiators before. To sum it up about the KDX, it feels good, but the price seems pretty steep for a 94, hopefully I can talk him down in price. I also found a 1998 XR250R for sale, it says that it is street legal, must have some sort of dual-sport kit. The guy is asking $2200 CDN for it, which seems low, I haven't yet talked to the guy yet, hopefully tonight. I thought the XR250R would be the perfect bike for me, but that KDX also fit the bill good, it sort of like a thumper, only with better throttle response and a lot more zip. I also know that a DRN member (fatty_k) has his 98 KDX220 for sale, that's in excellent shape for $3200. I don't think I could swing over $3000, hopefully I could talk the owner of the 94 KDX200 down in price, but I'm still going to see about the XR250R, because I'm very partial to Hondas. Anyways, is there anything I should look out for in the KDX, or XR? Any suggestions? Thanks.