Difference between kdx220A and kdx220R

[Fmx323]

New here, first post. If anyone knows the difference between the A and R models I’d be much appreciative. Thanks

[KDXGarage]

Welcome to kdxrider.net!

In the USA, Kawasaki sold the KDX220R from 1997 - 2005. The first series of a certain model is known as the "A" series. For example, 1994 - 2005 (worldwide sales) models are the "A" series for the KDX220R. Technically, there is no "KDX220".

For the "KDX200", the "A" series was the style from 1983 - 1985.

The 1995 - 2006 KDX200 and 1994 - 2005 KDX220R are almost identical, except for the cylinder, head, power valve, carburetor and stock chain style (ring chain on KDX220R). Those are the differences I can remember, besides stickers.

[KDXGarage]

Also:

http://www.kdxgarage.com/kdxmodellist.html

[Fmx323]

Thank you!

[KDXGarage]

You're welcome. Keep asking easy questions. :-) HA HA

[kdxdazz]

Welcome to kdxrider.net!

In the USA, Kawasaki sold the KDX220R from 1997 - 2005. The first series of a certain model is known as the "A" series. For example, 1994 - 2005 (worldwide sales) models are the "A" series for the KDX220R. Technically, there is no "KDX220".

For the "KDX200", the "A" series was the style from 1983 - 1985.

The 1995 - 2006 KDX200 and 1994 - 2005 KDX220R are almost identical, except for the cylinder, head, power valve, carburetor and stock chain style (ring chain on KDX220R). Those are the differences I can remember, besides stickers.

Curious, how is the power valve different?

[KDXGarage]

As best I know...

does not go in as far...would smack piston

[bufftester]

the sub valves are the same, just not the main valve, as KDX said, it's sized for the larger piston. The KDX220R is an A model KDX220. The R is a marketing thing.

[KDXGarage]

Here is the first model in the "B" series, which was not sold in the USA.

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