Swapin Hornet for KDX220R
-
- Member
- Posts: 3
- Joined: 09:16 pm Nov 13 2010
- Country:
- Location: Ormskirk
Swapin Hornet for KDX220R
Thinking about Selling my Hornet 600 to get a KDX220R, Its my only transport so ive got a few questions
How often do the pistons last in these?
Do they have keys? (Theres a few scums around here but i know them all since i was about 10 but they would still rob it, Plus my mums area is full of scums and dont know one of them)
Whats the Power delivery like on these? I had a very Mint Dt125R 99 model as my last bike wich was a bit quick when i got my DEP pipe, I know its not going to be as quick as my Hornet.
Whats the Standard Suspension like on these? My DT Suspension front an rear where like a sponge waaaay too soft for even just a flat field.
How often do the pistons last in these?
Do they have keys? (Theres a few scums around here but i know them all since i was about 10 but they would still rob it, Plus my mums area is full of scums and dont know one of them)
Whats the Power delivery like on these? I had a very Mint Dt125R 99 model as my last bike wich was a bit quick when i got my DEP pipe, I know its not going to be as quick as my Hornet.
Whats the Standard Suspension like on these? My DT Suspension front an rear where like a sponge waaaay too soft for even just a flat field.
- SS109
- KDXRider.net
- Posts: 5789
- Joined: 05:11 am Aug 23 2009
- Country: USA
- Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
- Contact:
Pistons: I don't know hour wise but some people have gone 10+ years. All depends on you taking care of your bike properly and how you use it.
Keys: No, the KDX is not a dual sport. Unless you are in a country where you can pick up an SR version, it is a 100% dirt bike.
Power: Awesome IMO. It is way more powerful than a DT125. Delivery is very smooth with a good power hit when you get on the pipe.
Suspension: Stock front suspension good for 130lb rider. Rear for 180lb. Re-spring them for your weight and they actually work pretty good IMO.
Keys: No, the KDX is not a dual sport. Unless you are in a country where you can pick up an SR version, it is a 100% dirt bike.
Power: Awesome IMO. It is way more powerful than a DT125. Delivery is very smooth with a good power hit when you get on the pipe.
Suspension: Stock front suspension good for 130lb rider. Rear for 180lb. Re-spring them for your weight and they actually work pretty good IMO.
Youtube Channel: WildAzzRacing
AZ State Parks & Trails OHV Ambassador - Trail Riders of Southern AZ
Current KDX: '98 KDX220
Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
AZ State Parks & Trails OHV Ambassador - Trail Riders of Southern AZ
Current KDX: '98 KDX220
Old KDX: '90 KDX200 -White/Blue
'11 GasGas EC250R
-
- Supporting Member
- Posts: 94
- Joined: 10:37 am Jun 16 2010
- Country:
- Contact:
- kdxmaniac
- Supporting Member
- Posts: 595
- Joined: 09:01 pm May 24 2010
- Country:
there is no comparision to the dt125 and the kdx.....the kdx is 100 times better everywhere........and...did i read the post right.........."the honet is your only trasport"???????
my bikes
-------------
96 ktm 300
96 XR400R
07 hayabusa
77 kz 1000
85 goldwing 1200
02 BIG DOG PITBULL
gone but not forgotten
96 kdx 200
98 ktm 380 "because it dang near killed me!"
97 ktm 360
96 ktm 250
93 wr 250
94 dr 350s
93 kx 250
07 gsxr 1000
99 bandit 1200
-------------
96 ktm 300
96 XR400R
07 hayabusa
77 kz 1000
85 goldwing 1200
02 BIG DOG PITBULL
gone but not forgotten
96 kdx 200
98 ktm 380 "because it dang near killed me!"
97 ktm 360
96 ktm 250
93 wr 250
94 dr 350s
93 kx 250
07 gsxr 1000
99 bandit 1200
- Indawoods
- Creator and Founder
- Posts: 9951
- Joined: 09:59 am Jun 12 2003
- Country:
- Location: Midwest
He is from the UK....
*** Administrator //***
****'95 KDX 200/****
"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
****'95 KDX 200/****
"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
- kdxmaniac
- Supporting Member
- Posts: 595
- Joined: 09:01 pm May 24 2010
- Country:
-
- Member
- Posts: 3
- Joined: 09:16 pm Nov 13 2010
- Country:
- Location: Ormskirk
-
- Member
- Posts: 743
- Joined: 06:37 am Nov 22 2009
- Country:
- Location: united kingdom
I have used my kdx220 for riding to work & visiting my girlfriend (20 mile round trip) when my other bike has been off the road pending repairs etc...& its bloody awful if im honest....the lights are poor, the fuel consumption is dreadful & oil expensive. The knobbly tires dont grip that well on the road & the bike runs like a bag of crap as tuned 2 strokes dont like to cruise along at a steady rate of rpm...also i work shift work so going to work at 5.30am or coming home at 22.30pm doesnt go down too well with my neighbors.. RING DING A DING!!....however the kdx can do all the above if really need be but its just not designed for it..its a case of can you live with it on the road for any length of time & i doubt many could....my advice is buy the kdx for play & buy another bike for work & you cant go wrong.
-
- Member
- Posts: 3
- Joined: 09:16 pm Nov 13 2010
- Country:
- Location: Ormskirk
-
- Member
- Posts: 66
- Joined: 12:17 am May 29 2010
- Country:
- Location: australia
Are you going to ride it on the dirt at all?
I ride my KDX on the road ( to get to trails, down the shop etc) it gets a tad boring but very frustrating after half an hour driving at 80km/h (50mp/h?).
Unless its on tight/ congested roads that dont go over about 60km/h (40mp/h?) Its great fun to split/filter traffic on though
Anything more than that a street bike is the was to go, or 4 stroke motard.
I ride my KDX on the road ( to get to trails, down the shop etc) it gets a tad boring but very frustrating after half an hour driving at 80km/h (50mp/h?).
Unless its on tight/ congested roads that dont go over about 60km/h (40mp/h?) Its great fun to split/filter traffic on though
Anything more than that a street bike is the was to go, or 4 stroke motard.