The KDX thread

gplassm · 08-13-2010, 06:09 AM

I did not see a dedicated thread to these popular trail machines, so I thought that I would attempt to start one. I have an '04 200, with a BD dual sport kit on it. It performes much better in the tight trails we have here in New England than my DR650.
This is my 2nd "H" series KDX, and the only bike I have ever purchased twice. I like them that much.
Any other KDX riders here?

ThumperDRZ · 08-13-2010, 07:32 AM

Had one - sold it - wish I would have kept it.....

Kawidad · 08-13-2010, 07:37 AM

I've owned 2 of them. A 200 and a 220. The only reason I got rid of the 220 is because the USFS is closing all of the trails around here and you can't get around without a license plate.

simmons1 · 08-13-2010, 08:02 AM

I have a '98 220 with plated with a Revloc clutch. With the auto clutch it is like having a trail bike and trials bike in one package.

It is a great trail bike the way it is set up, but living in a large Metro area I don't ride it as much as I should, especially since I bought a WR250R.

I guess I will have to take mine for spin this weekend.

mcma111 · 08-13-2010, 08:34 AM

I had a 1994 and a 1993 KDX200 for my daughters. Sold 1 when she got a CRF450r and the other stayed in the stable until I lent it to a friend. Friend's nut job neighbor decided to burn his shed down so all I have left is the engine lump in the frame. Sorry to see it go.

It was a perfect little trail machine.

Ryno77 · 08-13-2010, 12:33 PM

I had a '86 model. It was a great trail bike, best of both worlds between 2-stroke and 4-stroke.
What was the last year they offered the KDX in America?

De250r · 10-18-2012, 05:03 PM

Had an 04 220 very fun shouldn't of sold it. I have an 85 motor in a kx500 frame project going right now. My buddy had an 86 in high school and that thing was like an anvil couldn't kill. We thought we beat it. Then he sold it and the next owner thrashed it for like 5 seasons and it still ran like the day my buddy bought it. Unbelievable really.

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08-13-2010, 06:09 AM	#1
gplassm ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Western Mass Oddometer: 488	The KDX thread I did not see a dedicated thread to these popular trail machines, so I thought that I would attempt to start one. I have an '04 200, with a BD dual sport kit on it. It performes much better in the tight trails we have here in New England than my DR650. This is my 2nd "H" series KDX, and the only bike I have ever purchased twice. I like them that much. Any other KDX riders here? __________________ Street bikes for the street. Dirt bikes for the dirt. Let's keep it that way.

08-13-2010, 07:32 AM	#2
ThumperDRZ Bouncing off Rocks! Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Stinkin' County, MO Oddometer: 2,394	Had one - sold it - wish I would have kept it..... __________________ "If you're going through hell.......Keep going!" On Hiatus

08-13-2010, 07:37 AM	#3
Kawidad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,851	I've owned 2 of them. A 200 and a 220. The only reason I got rid of the 220 is because the USFS is closing all of the trails around here and you can't get around without a license plate. __________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

08-13-2010, 08:02 AM	#4
simmons1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Out Riding Oddometer: 681	I have a '98 220 with plated with a Revloc clutch. With the auto clutch it is like having a trail bike and trials bike in one package. It is a great trail bike the way it is set up, but living in a large Metro area I don't ride it as much as I should, especially since I bought a WR250R. I guess I will have to take mine for spin this weekend. __________________ Goldwing, Super Tenere, WR250R, ST1300, KLR, GS1000s, H2 750

08-13-2010, 08:34 AM	#5
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 8,167	Kdx 200 I had a 1994 and a 1993 KDX200 for my daughters. Sold 1 when she got a CRF450r and the other stayed in the stable until I lent it to a friend. Friend's nut job neighbor decided to burn his shed down so all I have left is the engine lump in the frame. Sorry to see it go. It was a perfect little trail machine. __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project

08-13-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
Ryno77 loves his bike Joined: Aug 2010 Location: NW Louisiana Oddometer: 25	I had a '86 model. It was a great trail bike, best of both worlds between 2-stroke and 4-stroke. What was the last year they offered the KDX in America? __________________ Live and let ride.

10-18-2012, 05:03 PM	#7
De250r Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Oddometer: 36	Had an 04 220 very fun shouldn't of sold it. I have an 85 motor in a kx500 frame project going right now. My buddy had an 86 in high school and that thing was like an anvil couldn't kill. We thought we beat it. Then he sold it and the next owner thrashed it for like 5 seasons and it still ran like the day my buddy bought it. Unbelievable really. Sent from the back woods of vt via patchy Internet Live free and ride hard

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