Keep the KDX220 or get a WR450F

[chris_1001]

Ok, here's the deal... Curently I have a 1997 KDX 220 in good shape with pipe and silencer. It runs fine and I like the way a 2-stroke behaves.

I really have been drooling over the WR450f lately (never rode one).

Now I ride New England trails and powerlines. Lots of tight woodsy stuff, mud, trees, etc. few places to really open it up. I'm 5'10" 200# and I'm a fair rider (took way too much time off from dirt biking, mostly street the past 10 years).

I did have a XT 350 (dual sport) four stroke a while back, but it was not the best off road.

So.. any thoughts...? Should I buy one? Will I be happy?

I'll like to make a decision this week. I most likely will keep the KDX too.

Thanks!

Chris

 

[anthonysimo]

WRF may get an alloy frame next model (from the YZ) making the tubular framed current model drop in value faster than normal? If you can, test ride a KTM 450 EXC against a WR450F. The KTM has won many magazine comparisons here in OZ. If you don't like orange I can understand that.

 

[ziptiedEXC]

I think you should try several diferent bikes, 2 & 4 strokes, before you buy one. After you buy a better bike, you you will sell your KDX.

 

[DirtDawger]

Going from a small displacement 2 stroke to a large displacement 4-stroke is going to be a huge adjustment. Are you not liking 2 strokes any more?

Another great bike for your neck of the woods is the KTM 300XC-w. or the 250 or the 200. BTW the KTM 200 is a rocket compared to the KDX. Just some food for thought.

 

[wanaride]

By the way, I think I saw a post on KTMTalk where chris_1001 bought a 250XC.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Stay with a two-stroke. The thumpers are HEAVY.

 

[chris_1001]

Hey Guys, I thought this thread was dead (all but one subscribe notifications must have went to the spam folder)...

I did pass on the WR450 and I did buy the KTM250XC. I did prefer a 2-stroke, but almost went to the dark side (4-stroke). I made the right decision and I now love the KTM's

I read all I could and asked a lot of questions and the KTM (and 2-strokes) was the best choice for me. I did want a 300XC-W but none were to be found and I was inpatient...

So now I'll be selling the KDX...

Thanks for all the help here and on ktmtalk.

Chris