What the difference between 220R and 220

[KDXKen]

Hey guys this is KDXKen Junior my dad bought me a 01 KDX 220R and i was wondering if you guys could help us out we have been trying to find the difference between the 220R and the 220 so if you guys have any information its greatly appreciated

 

[trailboy125]

basically 20cc's i dont know the specifics

 

[rethnal]

220R and 220 are the same bike. It's like calling my KDX 200 a KDX 200-H1, just depends on how specific you want to be with a name.

 

[Zerotact]

Well, parts wise, all of the parts will interchange. The power delivery of the 200 is usually more top end, and more bottom end with the 220. The 220 comes with an O ring chain. That's about it.

 

[rethnal]

I think you guys need to study the question....

 

[Dewster]

I checked Kawasaki's web site and the the only microfiche they list in 2001 is for a KDX 220R. Didn't see any KDX 220.

 

[adam728]

The 220 has a larger bore for the extra displacement.
The 220 has a 3 mm smaller carb for more lowend (32mm vs the 200's 35mm)
I beleive the porting is a bit different in the 220, emphasizing low rpm power
The 220 comes with an o-ring chain
And the biggest difference, the 220 has stickers that say 220 instead of 200 :)

 

[rethnal]

Again.... I don't think I see any reference to a 200 anywhere in his question. Do you? I think he knows that a 200 is different. JEEEEEESSSSHHHH!

 

[Jason02R]

The R is the race version much much faster than a regular 220. Just kidding not really, Kawasaki just decided to call the 220 a 220R now no mechanical dif.

 

[adam728]

Man, I need to learn to read.............

 

[carlrf]

Entertainment

:cool:
This site is pretty entertaining! I am glad there is a spell check with the post form! :yikes:

 

[KDXKen]

Thanks for the input guys now mabey you can help me on my next delema I just discoverd a crack on the gas take by where the plastic bolts to the take if i remember right there was a recall on the tanks to fix this problem if you could supply me with any info to this problem i would appreciate it.

 

[KDXfile]

I believe what happened is back around '96 there was a revision or upgrade to the bike and they became the 200R and 220R.
It may have been when they went to the perimeter frame.

 

[rethnal]

The 220 has always had the perimeter frame though...... :think:

 

[gnarlykaw]

two things, the "R" for the 220, looks better on a sticker. LOL. I took it as REFINED from the 200 version. As for the tank crack, well, It's a silent recall, but the tank needs to be cracked at the filler neck, not a bolt hole. the crack at the filler neck is due to a shrinkage of the outer lining to the inner lining, and it breaks loose at the filler neck.