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Does anyone know the output of an 00 to 06 KDX200. Dynos please.
power to weight ratio:KDX200 vs. CR85? Will I go slower on trails on a KDX versus my CR85(see my sig)?!?!
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You do know that this is a WOODS bike... not an MX bike.
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dirt kid wrote:Does anyone know the output of an 00 to 06 KDX200. Dynos please.
power to weight ratio:KDX200 vs. CR85? Will I go slower on trails on a KDX versus my CR85(see my sig)?!?!
Enough said. Track= 85, Trail= KDX :prayer: :supz: :prayer: :supz:
I believe its a little over 30hp at the rear wheel at 210-230lbs.....
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Don't get a KDX after an 85.... Go with the 125. Much better choice considering you're already used to a narrow powerband. You'd be going backwards suspension-wise, and the KDX is roughly 80 pounds heavier than the CR85.

What's your size anyway? 85's are kid's bikes.....
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Power to weight:
An average KDX with a fresh motor is putting 30HP to the ground, that's over a broader spread of course.
30HP/250LBS vs 22HP/165LBS.... Break out that calculator!
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22hp out of a stock 85cc?
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Just a guess - I'd say it's a little more like 20.... but 22 is easily attainable with mods, just as 30+ is with a KDX.
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Horsepower be damned!
On some of the older trails around here the KDX would have a distinct advantage over the 85. The 85 would drop out of sight into some of the root holes and braking bumps!
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In answer to the question, as irrelevant to anything real as it may be:

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The KDX will fare much better AND be a better ride than an 85cc anything.

Example: Ride away from your rig on a KDX until the 85 runs out of fuel. THEN turn your KDX around and wave as you head back.

That...amongst considerably many other things.

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I'm 14, 5'3" with boots
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Depending on where you ride, a KDX will be to heavy to push around on a woods enviroment for a kid your age. Injuries tend to be more severe with heavier faster bikes. I will hold on to the 85 for a couple of years. They are a blast to ride and perfect for your age /size on off road use. That is unless you need a new bike anyway.
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I rode for some years with a guy that grew up on bikes. He'd get lifted up onto the seat..the bike started for him...off he'd go 'til he ran out of gas! If he did stop, he would ride up next to a tree..use it to lean against.

He was about 1/2 your age, rode Montessas...Pursangs.

5'3" doesn't have to stop you, I'm sayin'.........

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I got my KDX when I was 14..... But I wasn't a 5'3" CR85 Rider, I was 5'10" on an XR100! :rolleyes:
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I'm not short....
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Post by Ondatrail »

It's not all about HP-to-weight, only where the power is. A 85 (like 125's) are meant to be ridden up top. KDX's can grunt like no other and have power all through. Bottom line is the KDX's have power for what they do, woods, and 85's are meant for the track.
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I'd say stick with the 85, one of my riding buddies rides and RM80 and it hauls ass. It'll pull me around without a problem but I'm only 150lbs. If your an aggresive rider, something like an 85 is great. Personally I love to have a bike rapped out high in the RPMs and fly through the woods. I hardly ever lug my KDX when I ride it, I can't ride it fast that way. :neutral: :rolleyes:
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thebleakness wrote:I'd say stick with the 85, one of my riding buddies rides and RM80 and it hauls ass. It'll pull me around without a problem but I'm only 150lbs. If your an aggresive rider, something like an 85 is great. Personally I love to have a bike rapped out high in the RPMs and fly through the woods. I hardly ever lug my KDX when I ride it, I can't ride it fast that way. :neutral: :rolleyes:
Same here (except for the 150lbs part)

I guess it's just the all the youth we have :supz:
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I saw the dirtkid at the local riding area yesterday and let him take my KDX out for a spin. I think he has seen the light.

Maybe he could do a KDX/KX85 hybrid.
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Post by dirt kid »

haha. that would be sweet
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