I recently owned a '93 KDX200 that was just stolen. At 5'9" 150# the bike fit me perfectly and was awesome to ride. I had just built it up including Fredette Porting/R&B Carb/Rad Valve/Pipe etc, and the night I got it back together it was stolen. In light of this I am looking to get a new bike and build it up, but am not sure which one. I ride in the Rocky Mountain Area, mostly tight, rocky trails.
The "E" model had inverted forks, but the newer ones don't. The new design also extends the forks well below the center of the wheel. Is this new design better, and does it take more of a pounding on the rocks?
Are there any pros to the new bikes or can I get an old non-raced bike with low milage and build it up for the same cost of a new one?
What about the 220s? I heard the 200 is much better to build up and still remains in the 0-200 class enduros. I need low end but is it worth the switch?
Any information you guys could pass on would be very helpfull in my decision. Thanks in advance for the help!!!
The "E" model had inverted forks, but the newer ones don't. The new design also extends the forks well below the center of the wheel. Is this new design better, and does it take more of a pounding on the rocks?
Are there any pros to the new bikes or can I get an old non-raced bike with low milage and build it up for the same cost of a new one?
What about the 220s? I heard the 200 is much better to build up and still remains in the 0-200 class enduros. I need low end but is it worth the switch?
Any information you guys could pass on would be very helpfull in my decision. Thanks in advance for the help!!!
