1992 KDX 250 vs 2000 KDX 200

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 02:32 pm Apr 07 2010

There is a 92 KDX 250 for sale here locally for $800. Supposed to be in good shape. I have a 2000 KDX 200 that i really haven't had much time on. The little bit of riding I did do on the 200 I was a little disappointed in the power. Am planning on doing the RB mods.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/1680406573.html

Opinions on a 1992 KDX 250 vs a 2000 KDX 200.

I'm interested in the 250.
Is that a good price?
Is the extra 50cc from the 250 a significant (noticeable) jump in power over the 200?
Is the 250 suspension any better? Worse?

Do you think my wife would be totally mad at me for buying yet another bike!! lol I think I know the answer to that one...

Post by **Julien D** » 03:44 pm Apr 07 2010

Don't do it. The 200 is a better bike. The 250 engine is nice, but the bike overall is rather bulky, heavy, and under suspended. If you're disappointed in the power from your 200, you should figure out what's wrong with it. A well tuned kdx200 is no slouch!

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 03:57 pm Apr 07 2010

thanks juliend. Weight and bulk is a big factor for me. One of the things i really like about the 200 is that is is fairly light and it handles well. After the suspension mods i was planing on spending time tuning the engine. I'm pretty sure it's not running as well as it could. i guess I'll stick with my original plan.

Post by **Julien D** » 05:11 pm Apr 07 2010

Don't get me wrong, I like the kdx250 and would like to have one myself. The engine is based of the kx250, and with a little tweaking it will absolutely rip. The bike itself is kind of like a school bus though. Takes a whole lot of work to get it to handle worth a darn.

Your 200 should run like a scalded dog, something must not be right. Any mods to date, or is it all stock?

Post by **Indawoods** » 05:38 pm Apr 07 2010

That's for sure..... Mine will take off and leave me if I don't hang on....

Tomm9050 · Post by **Tomm9050** » 05:47 pm Apr 07 2010

The RB head mod alone will wake things up a lot, IMHO.

Post by **scheckaet** » 06:26 pm Apr 07 2010

wrong jetting / kips valve not working?

Tomm9050 · Post by **Tomm9050** » 06:49 pm Apr 07 2010

Get them both...

exbee · Post by **exbee** » 07:07 pm Apr 07 2010

I love my 250, like juliend said...the motor RIPS! But then again I haven't ridden a 200 so I really can't compare. It is a little heavy and lacks a bit in the handling department but I think they're a great bike overall.

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 08:10 pm Apr 07 2010

Indawoods wrote:That's for sure..... Mine will take off and leave me if I don't hang on....

That's what I was expecting but it wasn't like that. At that point i knew I had some work to do.

scheckaet wrote:wrong jetting / kips valve not working?

Can't say on either point but will soon. I just ordered a top end gasket set and plan on taking a look. I picked up the bike over the winter and figure I should really open it up and take a peak. Plus I'll be pulling the carb and head this weekend to send to RB Designs. I've never done anything like this so I've been studying the manual.

Post by **Indawoods** » 08:56 pm Apr 07 2010

Your in for a treat once you get her right! Hang in there... we will help you along the way!

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 07:34 am Apr 08 2010

Thanks Inda. You'all have totally help already. I would never have entertained doing any mods at all if I hadn't found your site. Reading through old post and listening to the folks here I know exactly what spark plugs i want to use, oils i plan to use, suspension changes, engine tuning...etc. You have a great site thanks.

TWMOODY · Post by **TWMOODY** » 08:34 pm Apr 08 2010

Jupiter
Where you at in area code 586 ?

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 09:11 pm Apr 08 2010

I live at 13 mile and Woodward in Royal Oak.
I saw that you are in Washington and was going to ask where you ride once i got my bike in order. Maybe catch up with you for a ride or two.

TWMOODY · Post by **TWMOODY** » 04:03 pm Apr 09 2010

I knew you couldn't be too far away.
I'm east of M59 and 31mile.
Hard to get your bike dialed in where you live I bet.

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 09:10 pm Apr 09 2010

Yeah thats the bad thing about where i live. When I want to ride I always have to pack it up and go some where.
Now the 31 and Van Dyke area still has some places to ride I bet.

TWMOODY · Post by **TWMOODY** » 07:27 pm Apr 10 2010

Yep
I ride around the house, up and down the road and in the
fields between 26 mile up to Capac
Once you get all your stuff bolted on if you need help
getting it dialed in give me a shout.
I was out today on the 450 and was a bit muddy but
still a good time.

Jupiter2 · Post by **Jupiter2** » 08:46 pm Apr 10 2010

I'll take you up on that. I've never jetted a bike before and having someone there with experience would be great. I'll buy lunch!

I'm sure the only problem that 450 had with the mud was when it came time to washing it! I'm guessing that's the bike you're taking to Hatfield & McCoy in WV. I've been watching that tread. Won't make it this trip but will definitely try for the next one.

TWMOODY · Post by **TWMOODY** » 09:00 pm Apr 10 2010

I rode her hard and put her away wet

Will clean it up and ride again tomorrow.

I will be taking both bike to WV.
Although I like the rush from the 450 the KDX
is definitely a smoother and easier ride.
I see a possible Z start pro for the 450 in
the very near future.

You were getting a pipe and Rb carb and head mod ?

Hey we could get her jetted and have you ride by Dugan's
riding a 5th gear wheelie

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