stock 200 or modified 220

[Nevada Sixx]

i rode the 220 and felt it had too much bottom power, and not enough rev.. if i got a kdx, would i be better off just getting a stock 200 or getting a 220 w/ rev pipe and taller gearing?

thanks.

 

[mattmcphail]

I think you're going to find you're going to want to put a rev pipe on either one you get wether it be the 200 or 220. The extra power you get from the pipe on both is vital. I have a 200 with an FMF Gnarly pipe and love it. From what I understand the 220 has more bottom end and not as much rev out of the box as the 200 does but with a little adjusting (or changing) of the carb, and playing with the jetting, you can fix that.

 

[motorpsycho]

Ahhhhhhhhh............
The old 200 vs. 220 question again, 'eh?
Well, I'm lucky enough to ride a modded 200 (brothers) and a modded 220 (mine) every time I ride. :)
And from what I can tell, both bikes are very equally matched for just about any kind of riding that I've ever done. :coocoo:
I know alot of guys here will tell you that one bike or the other is the "ultimate machine", but from a fun factor both bikes are a hoot!
Not too much help, eh? :think:
My opinion.......Buy whichever bike you can get cheaper, mod it if you like and have a blast!

 

[Fred T]

Get a 200. They are ported to rev more, don't have any piston issues if you mod them and have a bigger carb. You need to add an O ring chain though. Throw a PC pipe on it, toss the air box lid and have some fun.

 

[racrboy1987]

Get a 200. They are ported to rev more, don't have any piston issues if you mod them and have a bigger carb. You need to add an O ring chain though. Throw a PC pipe on it, toss the air box lid and have some fun.

What piston issues do you speak of with a modded 220. I ask because Im looking to buy one, and like everyone else, plan to somewhat modify it. Thanks
Matt

 

[john_bilbrey]

There has been some talk of the stock 220 piston "grenading" once you start modding. Throw a forged Wiseco in it and be done with it. If it's a used bike, it will likely need a top end job anyway.

 

[Fred T]

What piston issues do you speak of with a modded 220. I ask because Im looking to buy one, and like everyone else, plan to somewhat modify it. Thanks
Matt

yep, some folks have had them crack and make a big mess of your bottom end. last one it happened to was fattyk. that I remember

www.frpofforad.com

ask jeff about it.

 

[racrboy1987]

Is there any way to check it without pulling the whole engine apart, for example, if I go look at one I may buy, is there anything to listen for. I also have heard that the 97 had an OK piston, just after that year, they changed? Any input on this?