Objective opinions please

[highmileage]

I seriously thinking about a 2 stk now that I realize I just can't afford the $1000.00 top end mangling potential of the 4 stk's.
So here we go....Is a modified KDX 220 a capable mount say versus a Husky WR250 or KTM250EXC for Northwest Oregon (Tight east coast style woods and more open GP circuits). BTW B vet class

By modified I mean:

New KDX220 w/

Professional suspension revalve/respring
RB Designs 36mm carb mod and head squish mod for pump gas
Open up intake w/ after market filter
FMF Rev pipe w/TCII sparky
Reeds?

I am considering that the other mods (bark busters, skid plate, etc) all cost the similiar $$ between the bikes.

Do I get a similar bike for far less money considering I've got to complete suspension on all three because I'm 220 lbs???

 

[XRpredator]

All I've ever heard is that the KDX is tops in the "bang for the buck" dept. And I know the woods of what you speak, and I say go for it. KDX is a helluva lot cheaper to fix than any other two stroke on the market.

 

[Shig]

Vet B is a fast class with unlimited displacement, meaning you probably run with alot of 450s. For a rider your size who's thumpaphobic, I'd lean toward the 250 EXC or a 250 motocrosser set up for the woods. Incidentally, I've had great luck with two CRF 450s. My 02 went 2 seasons on the original piston. My last KX 250 ate six pistons, a barrel and a bottom end in the same time-frame.

 

[blanc]

How about a GasGas 250 enduro or a tm enduro 250. Great bikes very reliable and very competetive.

 

[ScottS]

I think the low purchase price of The KDX means a lot of funds left over for goodies.

Can't go wrong with the KDX modded as you indicated, or a KTM, or a Gas Gas or TM

 

[YZ165]

thumpaphobic

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