Perhaps if you still like the 2-stroker feel and response you might look at a KDX. I've ridden the KTM and I just don't like thier feel. I love my KDX 200... I can keep up with most on the trails, it's got plenty of top end, and it's still fairly light.
As for cost goes, it's a bargain as well :) The guy I bought mine from moved up (so he thinks) to the KTM200. He's not really any faster in the woods...
Again, as others have mentioned, its 10% bike, 90% who's holding on to it, but in theory, you could tone down the bike a tad with the KDX, and keep the 2 stroke feel if that's what you like.
I know I do.
I ride with a lot of 4 strokers. My fathers DR is way too frickin heavy. My Uncles WR426 feels light when you ride it but it too is a tad heavy, and if you un-cork it, it's down right mean. My Cousins YZ426 is mean and should prolly be illegal :). With both the YZ and a WR you almost need a degree to start em. They have more levers, hot start, cold start, and both are a bitch to kick. My other bud has an XR200 and it's a girls bike thorugh and through.
I'll keep my KDX 200 :)
As for cost goes, it's a bargain as well :) The guy I bought mine from moved up (so he thinks) to the KTM200. He's not really any faster in the woods...
Again, as others have mentioned, its 10% bike, 90% who's holding on to it, but in theory, you could tone down the bike a tad with the KDX, and keep the 2 stroke feel if that's what you like.
I know I do.
I ride with a lot of 4 strokers. My fathers DR is way too frickin heavy. My Uncles WR426 feels light when you ride it but it too is a tad heavy, and if you un-cork it, it's down right mean. My Cousins YZ426 is mean and should prolly be illegal :). With both the YZ and a WR you almost need a degree to start em. They have more levers, hot start, cold start, and both are a bitch to kick. My other bud has an XR200 and it's a girls bike thorugh and through.
I'll keep my KDX 200 :)