Well, I thought I would love the KTM 125SX that I bought because it would be faster, lighter, better suspended etc. Well guess what? I MISS MY KDX! My butt was sore, my arms were overworked, my heart was in my throat hoping the engine wouldn't hit the powerband when I wasn't ready. Sheesh that thing is a handfull.
The good news is that my son loves the KTM, and I get to ride my KDX forever! I now LOVE the way the power hits (it doesn't ... it's alwas there) I love the soft suspension (I'm old), and the extra weight doesn't bother me (I'll leave the whips to the youngin's.