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Newbie looking at a '96

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I'm going to look at a '96 KDX 200, and I recall reading there was a significant design upgrade somewhere around this time, or maybe it was earlier or later, so I guess I'm looking for advice like "look at the '97s or later...", or "You're good, the upgrades were in '94....", something like that.

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The last version of the KDX200 was 1995 - 2006.

The KDX220R was 1997 - 2005 in the USA. It is about the same.
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I have a 1996 and I love it. A few cheap upgrades will make it a woods weapon. A torque spacer with reeds and pipe also The RB carb mod is awesome. The front suspension is out of date but there are mods for that. The H series "1995 and up I believe" is a great bike in my opinion.
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Thanks! Guy is asking $750, says it has a new top end and is in "excellent" condition, but I won't hold my breath at that price until I see it. If it runs well, I figure a few hundred for linkage bearings, maybe clutch, probably a new rear tire, maybe sprockets, and it might be a good deal.
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I agree with your probable needs. Might also need wheel and steering head bearings and also brake pads.

Keep us posted on how it works out.

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For a non-clapped out KDX, that is a steal.

The '96 is the unique-among-KDX's Barney purple colored model.
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I didn't know that. I love my barney bike.
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96 is the most purple, with some purple on others around that time frame. Early to mid 90's was the time for purple in various gear and manufacturer's models.
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I applied myself to remove every purple parts on my '96 :mrgreen:
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Jason wrote:96 is the most purple, with some purple on others around that time frame. Early to mid 90's was the time for purple in various gear and manufacturer's models.
Yeah '93 - '95 KTMs are also purple.
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