So Iv'e decided I'm buying a KDX 200 but which one!?

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Eric Walls
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So Iv'e decided I'm buying a KDX 200 but which one!?

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Hello everyone, Eric from Ohio in the good ole U.S. of A. I've grown up racing district 11 motocross from 12--16 years old. I am now 28 and have not been on a motocross bike in the past 5 years (I ride a streetbike regularly)

Question? Do I spend more $$$$ to buy a newer, fresher KDX 200 or do I spend less then $1k. on a older early 90's KDX???

I will not be riding motocross ever again (injuries) but behind my house I have miles & miles of rocky, gravel creek bed to ride in aswell as many wide open famers fields to play in. These KDX'S seem to have no power, (I've test ridden a few, didn't buy any of them) To me they seem to be low on compression??? What would a kdx 200 low on compression feel like.?

Example: The 1990 Kdx 200 I test rode with 1680 original miles on it didn't really "pull" at all. I weight 165lbs. I sat all the way forward on the gas cap, pegged the throttle in 1st gear and speed shifted wide open 1st. thru 3rd. gear and the front tire b_a_r_e_l_Y left the road maybe an inch of 2. Subsequently I didn't buy that bike assume it must need a top end rebuild. Am I wrong assuming this?

Help a semi retired ex. B class motocross racer come to grips with how a STRONG used kdx 200 should feel and pull, I don't want to end up buying junk because of lack of KDX specific knowledge.
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Re: So Iv'e decided I'm buying a KDX 200 but which one!?

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I would look for the best condition H series (1995 - 2006) I could get my hands on. Power wise they are not 250 MX bikes but can be hopped up quite a bit with exhaust and jetting mods. If you want more RB worked heads and carbs can help.
'05 Kaw KDX200 ('00 KX125 forks / '02 RM125 Showa "K2" shock)
'14 Yam YZ125(x) (oldest boy's)
'22 Yam YZ125X (youngest boy's)
'17 Yam YZ85 (soon to be FOR SALE)
'10 Honda Recon (wife's)
'08 Kaw KX65 (Sold)
'07 KTM 50SX Sr. (Sold)
'09 Yam PW50 (retired)
'97 Kaw KX250 (Sold)

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