Absolutely the most smiles per dollar you can get on a bike. Miss mine dearly. Had a 99 200, rode through bouldered stream beds like a trials bike, single track on rails, wide open it had more speed than I could safely handle. Light, nimble, comfortable, usable power and enough to do any leisure riding! Damn fine low budget bike!
I ran in high elevation, FMF Gnarly woods pipe was the ticket, with the Turbine Core II silencer. Sure the other offering might give it a bit more HP, but I wanted torque down low, throttle response and the snap when needed. The bike also loses about 15 pounds which is also a bonus.
Wrong. Stop being a lunatic. Grow a brain 🧠 Endurance motocross racing bike. K = Kawasaki D = distance (long) X = Cross country (motocross) KDX IS just a motocross racing bike and it doesn't do anything else.
I had an early 90's KDX 200 a few years back and absolutely loved it. I started looking for another one about 5-6 months ago and boy, was I regretting selling the one I had. Clapped out bikes were in the $2,000 range and better, ride-ready bikes with close to $3,000. I found a decent KDX220 at an auction and bit on it. I need to do a few things to it, but feel that considering the market for trail bikes in my area, I did alright. My other bike is a TT-R 250 that just isn't that fun to ride, even though it is a great bike. Good video!
My brother in law passed so I ended up with his 92 200 which is in rough shape. He hadn’t touched it since he was in high school and you could tell. Had taped up grips, bent bars, painted front number (light is gone), air box had a full mice nest and more. Didn’t want to put it in my house attached garage as I didn’t know what was living in it. Finally pulled it outta the shed and cleaned it out, checked over the engine/trans and everything seemed pretty good, had good compression. Cleaned the carb, checked the reeds, pipe and silencer then got her up and running and took her around the block, was rough at first but ran half decent by the end. Gonna take a few hundred more to get her nice (seat cover, frame and pipe paint, graphics, etc)but I’m well on my way. Cool little bike
I have a retro-full on KDX build. It was stock for many years, and then I had Jeff Fredette do the cylinder (ported and polished), head (milled and shaved) carb (bored it to 36mm) because it is a 220, revalved my shock, did goldseals and protech springs on my forks, I did a K&N filter and drilled holes in air box, added an FMF rev pipe, all aftermarket plastics, and when I was done many riders in the dual sport I do thought it was a NEW KDX. Not NOS new- but like a 2018 KDX cause that is when I finished it for the dual sport. That day someone from NJ offered me 4200. for it. How does it go??? AMAZING. Like a 250 or 300 woods bike. As a matter of fact, I pass many 10K Euro bikes all day long. 125 ,miles in the woods for each dual sport I do. Never lets me down.
Kawasaki's greatest mistake is not keeping the kdx relevant and even expanding the line with a 300 2t version. For shame team green, for shame. At least my 99 ' 220 is worth over 3k at today's prices.....lol
Wrong. You made the greatest mistake, not Kawasaki. It's not a trail bike. It's just an endurance motocross racing bike. Stop misusing these things. Stop the idiots gossip.
@@Gma7788Is there a reason why you spam all the KDX videos with the same response? I'd love to know why you think the KDX is the wrong bike for people. JFC.
I started riding at age 7, but it wasn't till I got my KDX220 at 15 (2000) that I started really learning how to ride the tight technical enduro style riding I enjoy today. The KDX lineup is phenomenal for all the reasons that you stated in the video. While it might be "slower" than modern bikes, and lack items like e-start, I can say that not many modern bikes can match the KDX's overall durability. I ride a KLX450 nowadays but still have my 220 and looking to do a full restoration soon. As much as I like my 450, and have no plans on trading it anytime soon, I miss riding the ole 220!!
Wrong. Look at the bloody thing! It's NOT a bush bashing bike! It's designed for 4 hour motocross racing and nothing else. I'm SO sick of you idiots and so is Kawasaki. We're SO tired of you idiots misusing these poor bikes. Just cause there used to be a bunch of middlemen crooks who lied to you about these bikes and organised so stupid races, doesn't mean they were right and Kawasaki was wrong. Look at the Suzuki 8 hour bike race and learn what an endurance motocross racing bike is.
I have owned several. I am now 48 yrs old n just seen one on craigslist n after 20yrs of being off two wheels other than my Harleys, I think I’m going to do it again. As for doing a full kdx build, hell yes! I agree they are one the best enduro bikes ever built! Just ask Jeff Fredette💪🏻
The stupidity goes on. Don't buy it. You have no clue about this misunderstood bike. This bike doesn't do anything you want it to do. Haven't you got the message from Kawasaki? Only buy this bike if you're going to do 4 hour motocross races. If you're doing trail riding, stay away from KDX endurance motocross racing bikes.
As a kdx owner, I feel you bro,excellent machine for sure. I owned a 1989,( first year water cooled), and now own a 95” 200. I absolutely love my 95. Do a build on one, would make a great video 👍
I own a 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200 with 20 hours on it & a 1997 Kawasaki KDX 220. First year of the 220 and the last year of the 200. They are Keepers not for sale......... Got videos on my channel. Love you video on your KDX's! Thanks for posting.
@AdventureDaily what part of Wayne National Forest is that? Must be down near Ironton? I don't recognize any of that, we ride the narrower winding flowing trails by the Dorr Run Loop area of Wayne near Nelsonville. I've got a '97 purple KDX220R & a worn out '99 220, LOVE 'EM!
The 200, 220 KDX and the XR400 are hands down the two greatest dirt bikes ever. Yamaha had a one off called the WR200. It wasn’t around for long, but it was awesome. Those are hand down the best ever.
XR250, as well. but KDX 200s stands out on top of the rest. They were probably the most popular off road bike ever made. Until KTM 2T enduros came along
I'm 12 and a pretty good rider and I really want a KDX 200 or 220 for when I am a year or two older that is a crazy good liquid-cooled trail bike and that bike just looks clean overall
Been looking to get my hands on a KDX of any stripe...but they just are not out there. All I can figure is "if you've got one, you keep it." My dad had a first-gen KDX 175...and once I was old enough/tall enough I graduated from my Suzuki RM80 to dad's KDX. Man I loved that bike...but I wrecked it trying to show off when I was 12...doing a wheelie and ultimately bending the frame and blowing out a bunch of green plastic. Dad was sooooo pissed. But eventually in my mid-teens I got the bike. It was perfect...it could be docile when you wanted to lug it through the nasties....but had plenty of rip when you needed speed. Really wish Kawasaki would bring back the KDX line.
Makes me wish I'd kept my KDXs. Fun, bulletproof, and light enough to not wear you out. Kaw could build a great 200/ 300 pair to compete with the euro bikes.
KDX normally came with Upside down forks I had a KMX 200 , the KDX looked a lot better, have you changed the tank , am sure they was steal tanks in England, I had 4 Yamaha DT125R, they were just as good as a KDX , I never seen a Yamaha DT125R or 200 in America
Really hope you do the KDX project. Would love to watch the progress & result. Just bought a KLX300R. Thinking now I shoulda gone with the KDX200. I may end up getting one anyway, so really interested to see what you do to your dad's bike.
Wrong. Stay away from idiot gossip. Stay away from Kawasaki's endurance motocross racing bike. Don't waste your money on these things! You don't race 4 hour motocross races. These bikes DON'T DO TRAIL RIDING.
I don't know your experience with these bikes, but I don't race mx. I used to race enduros back in the day & could have done so successfully on a KDX200. I rode Yamahas back then. I've fooled around on trials bikes, but mostly have ridden playbikes since - for about 50 years - and I'm telling you based on my experience that the KDX200 is perfect for that too.
Still ride my 1989. Bought her in 1990 from the owner of the local Kawi dealer. Raced her cross-country for a couple years, then trail riding ever since in the Rocky Mountains. She's been in storage for the past few years years, but in 2022 she's getting ready to return to the trails! I would love to see a KDX build here Tanner!
Wrong. These bikes aren't designed for trails. When are you going to learn this information? Kawasaki is fed up with you idiots. The middlemen sold you an endurance motocross racing bike which you don't actually want and it's no good for trail riding.
1995-2006 aka the H series KDX. Nothing changed on the 200/220 for those years. The bike were and still are bulletproof! Emissions are not to blame on why they got rid of the bike. That’s what you will read and/or hear people say. They got rid of the kdx because dealerships were not making any money on the bikes after selling them in regards to maintenance and repairs. Hence bulletproof machines. Besides the 220’s having issues with the stock pistons randomly exploding or shall I say blowing top ends, that was the only issue and it was only due to a poorly built piston. I have got 11 years on a top end on my 1995 KDX 200 with very little loss in compression. That’s riding the bike on some intense single track and large hill climbs. My 2001 and 2005 kdx pistons were replaced in 2017. Rode them for years! Compression wasn’t that low as well and who knows how long they were in there. How can dealers make money on a quality built bike like that? Some new 2 Strokes require top ends from 25-80hrs. That’s insane but that’s how they make money on service nowadays. It all boils down to Kawa having to stop making them because they built a perfect bike that made dealers no money. Imagine kawa manufacturing and building that same engine into an updated bike…it would be epic!! They could fuel inject the bike (which I would probably remove and go back to carb) 🤦♂️😂 The engine is an absolute weapon and still to this day arguably consider the best woods weapon every made! 👊🤙
The name KDX doesn't say trails. You're mistaken. You need to ask for a trails bike to be designed and built. Endurance motocross racing bikes are shit for trail riding.
ye. wana get kdx as the first and last bike in my life. i like kdxs cuz there re no more bikes in this world which would be the same reliable, durable, light. sure this is the most durable bike ever made. i like it sm. just wana find pretty new one (03'+) and with not very high mileage. wana make some exhaust tuning, replace carb and suspension. i think it will ride very good and wont break till i die. u agree? what interesting can u tell me about this dirtbike who owns it. u agree that tuned kdxs are better than modern dirtbikes? also have some info that modern dirtbikes especially european do not have very durable frames & engines. what can u tell me about that? )))))))))))
I could never own a bike call Bata.... 🤨. I've had: KDX 175, 200. I kick myself for selling the 175. chalk that up to youthful inexperience. Still have my 95 KDX200 and it has always brought me home. Our daughter has been riding the 200 so now I'm looking for newer model maybe move into the 21st century and pick up a KLX300... I would Love it if Kawi brought back the KDX
Hey. I enjoy your channel but I have a concern… Your videos always pixelate while you’re riding! It’s too much to look at. Can you up the frame rate or something? I don’t see how it’s 4K and it’s pixelating while you’re riding? That doesn’t make sense to me. Otherwise great job. What kind of camera is that?
Copperhead Dualsport sat and Sunday , Hocking , Oh. That one is almost too clean to build. Save it for vintage rides and the like. Heck, the handle bars are still straight.
Between you and tilly I've been looking at these bikes. My step father had a KDX 400 and I've always loved these. There are 2 200's for sale around me.
im about to buy 1 each with my dad. weve been racing our whole lives but he was always racing with friends. want 1 bike we can learn that he feels comfortable on cause racing 3 different hondas in 3 different events with him on another honda got really confusing really quickly haha.
You're crazy. Have another look at the bike. Do you see an endurance motocross racing bike? It's not a thrashing bashing bike design. It's terrible for trail riding. If the salesmen didn't lie to you, then why have 10 motorcycle businesses died in my city? Those 10 bike shops constantly lied to the general public. Now they're all dead. The KDX is dead too. Obviously you're wrong in your beliefs.
Great bikes I agree 100% with what you say , I brought my first one brand new in 97 when I was 17 and it was a great bike and after selling years ago I’ve now just purchased a very tidy Lowe km 2002 model so excited to spend some time on her 🤟
Just as I'm starting to think you' might be all about Team Red, you shoot this video out. Brilliant enduro bike. Are enduro bikes being made anymore? How about Suzuki's RMXs? Has anyone ever seen a picture of Scott Summers hold his Honda XR 400 four stroke up in front of him? Oops sorry. Had to edit my comment. It was actually an XR 600.
Great video!!!! I have always loved the KDX. My last one was a 1997 Purple KDX200. So Sorry I sold that one...... Im going to start looking for another one
No, no . Don't! Just stay away from endurance motocross racing bikes. You don't understand them at all. This is why Kawasaki stop making them. You don't want or need a motocross bike that does a 4 hour race. You aren't even doing 20 minute races. You don't even watch the road endurance races.
I was shocked to hear you broke your tibea plateau and torn acl... I had same exact injuries last year. Let’s discuss it. I’m sure you have questions.. my injury happened coming down from a wheelie on my crf250l.
No, your injury was not getting educated about motorcycles. The sales people took advantage of your lack of knowledge and sold you the wrong bike. You misused it and of course you hurt yourself.
@@Gma7788 You’re kidding right? Do you know my riding history? Do you even know the crf250l? I have to choose my words carefully or RUclips will block my response. But you can go flick yourself. Get educated.
Garage has a CR-500, CR-250, CR-85, KDX-200, KTM-300. My first pic on a trail ride? KDX all day long. Best all around hands down. Springed for a 230 lb rider. I call her tank, she can take a beating where you don't want the "scratch the 300" haha. She pull hills with that heavy flywheel like the 300. Unreal. It would be the LAST bike to leave the stable for sure. There are some killer upgrades for it. Carb and jetting is a must, bar risers a must, race tech will liven up those forks, forget the KX swap, do the race tech mods. With the gearing I prefer the desert pipe, also have the gnarly. Prefer the desert. Once its set up for the rider, very, very hard to match.
And waste your time and money again on an endurance motocross racing bike. You don't do endurance racing. When did you last look at the suzuka 8 hour bike race? You're crazy.
My 1989 is still running strong honestly I think it's the only really purpose built trail bike and it's obvious if you ever ride one and mine kicks 1st kick hot or cold I'm wanting to get a ktm but just to give the old girl a break every once and a while really enjoy y'alls videos
Wrong You're still wrong after all these years and Kawasaki is right. The middlemen lied to you. Read the name KDX. Kawasaki distance motocross bike. It's only designed for motocross tracks. It's not designed for trail riding.
Yuck. The name clearly says endurance motocross racing bike. The KX bike allows you to change lines when going around the motocross track. The KDX endurance racing bike doesn't allow you to change lines easily. You must choose the line before you enter the corner. You have no clue what you're doing.
Absolutely the most smiles per dollar you can get on a bike. Miss mine dearly. Had a 99 200, rode through bouldered stream beds like a trials bike, single track on rails, wide open it had more speed than I could safely handle. Light, nimble, comfortable, usable power and enough to do any leisure riding! Damn fine low budget bike!
I ran in high elevation, FMF Gnarly woods pipe was the ticket, with the Turbine Core II silencer. Sure the other offering might give it a bit more HP, but I wanted torque down low, throttle response and the snap when needed. The bike also loses about 15 pounds which is also a bonus.
A modern KDX300 would be fantastic. The current 300 2 strokes from Europe are very popular and seems the Kawi would sell like crazy.
That would be epic!
Wrong.
Stop being a lunatic.
Grow a brain 🧠
Endurance motocross racing bike.
K = Kawasaki
D = distance (long)
X = Cross country (motocross)
KDX IS just a motocross racing bike and it doesn't do anything else.
Modern Kawasaki is a joke.
I had an early 90's KDX 200 a few years back and absolutely loved it. I started looking for another one about 5-6 months ago and boy, was I regretting selling the one I had. Clapped out bikes were in the $2,000 range and better, ride-ready bikes with close to $3,000. I found a decent KDX220 at an auction and bit on it. I need to do a few things to it, but feel that considering the market for trail bikes in my area, I did alright. My other bike is a TT-R 250 that just isn't that fun to ride, even though it is a great bike. Good video!
My brother in law passed so I ended up with his 92 200 which is in rough shape. He hadn’t touched it since he was in high school and you could tell. Had taped up grips, bent bars, painted front number (light is gone), air box had a full mice nest and more. Didn’t want to put it in my house attached garage as I didn’t know what was living in it. Finally pulled it outta the shed and cleaned it out, checked over the engine/trans and everything seemed pretty good, had good compression. Cleaned the carb, checked the reeds, pipe and silencer then got her up and running and took her around the block, was rough at first but ran half decent by the end. Gonna take a few hundred more to get her nice (seat cover, frame and pipe paint, graphics, etc)but I’m well on my way. Cool little bike
Alexis has improved her riding substantially since I’ve last seen her. Good job!!
I have a retro-full on KDX build. It was stock for many years, and then I had Jeff Fredette do the cylinder (ported and polished), head (milled and shaved) carb (bored it to 36mm) because it is a 220, revalved my shock, did goldseals and protech springs on my forks, I did a K&N filter and drilled holes in air box, added an FMF rev pipe, all aftermarket plastics, and when I was done many riders in the dual sport I do thought it was a NEW KDX. Not NOS new- but like a 2018 KDX cause that is when I finished it for the dual sport. That day someone from NJ offered me 4200. for it. How does it go??? AMAZING. Like a 250 or 300 woods bike. As a matter of fact, I pass many 10K Euro bikes all day long. 125 ,miles in the woods for each dual sport I do. Never lets me down.
Kawasaki's greatest mistake is not keeping the kdx relevant and even expanding the line with a 300 2t version. For shame team green, for shame. At least my 99 ' 220 is worth over 3k at today's prices.....lol
Would of been a good bike a 300 2stroke
Holy... Just imagine this
News: Kawasaki has just released their 2022 KDX 300 and it shocked the world of enduro.
KDX 300 tpi would be so sick.
@@joecarmack2276 Would be the only bike i ever buy brand new.
Wrong.
You made the greatest mistake, not Kawasaki.
It's not a trail bike.
It's just an endurance motocross racing bike.
Stop misusing these things.
Stop the idiots gossip.
I have an ‘01 KDX. Love watching anything KDX related! 😀
You have no idea the salesmen sold you the wrong bike.
@@Gma7788Is there a reason why you spam all the KDX videos with the same response? I'd love to know why you think the KDX is the wrong bike for people. JFC.
Best trail bike ever. I have ridden it 490s, xrs, cagivs and nothing compared. 🎉
Me and my dad are fixing up a 88 model kdx 200. And put the engine on a kx250 fame. Can't wait to get it done
I started riding at age 7, but it wasn't till I got my KDX220 at 15 (2000) that I started really learning how to ride the tight technical enduro style riding I enjoy today. The KDX lineup is phenomenal for all the reasons that you stated in the video. While it might be "slower" than modern bikes, and lack items like e-start, I can say that not many modern bikes can match the KDX's overall durability. I ride a KLX450 nowadays but still have my 220 and looking to do a full restoration soon. As much as I like my 450, and have no plans on trading it anytime soon, I miss riding the ole 220!!
Wrong.
Look at the bloody thing!
It's NOT a bush bashing bike!
It's designed for 4 hour motocross racing and nothing else.
I'm SO sick of you idiots and so is Kawasaki.
We're SO tired of you idiots misusing these poor bikes.
Just cause there used to be a bunch of middlemen crooks who lied to you about these bikes and organised so stupid races, doesn't mean they were right and Kawasaki was wrong.
Look at the Suzuki 8 hour bike race and learn what an endurance motocross racing bike is.
I have a 95 200. I’m restoring it right now as well. We have the aftermarket option for an E start now. It’s expensive, but is available!
I have owned several. I am now 48 yrs old n just seen one on craigslist n after 20yrs of being off two wheels other than my Harleys, I think I’m going to do it again. As for doing a full kdx build, hell yes! I agree they are one the best enduro bikes ever built! Just ask Jeff Fredette💪🏻
The stupidity goes on.
Don't buy it.
You have no clue about this misunderstood bike.
This bike doesn't do anything you want it to do.
Haven't you got the message from Kawasaki?
Only buy this bike if you're going to do 4 hour motocross races.
If you're doing trail riding, stay away from KDX endurance motocross racing bikes.
As a kdx owner, I feel you bro,excellent machine for sure. I owned a 1989,( first year water cooled), and now own a 95” 200. I absolutely love my 95. Do a build on one, would make a great video 👍
I own a 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200 with 20 hours on it & a 1997 Kawasaki KDX 220. First year of the 220 and the last year of the 200. They are Keepers not for sale......... Got videos on my channel. Love you video on your KDX's! Thanks for posting.
always love to see tilliy lol you guys are my kinda folks
I was riding a KDX down at Wayne today, and actually ran into another guy on his. Lol
Rode the 89 and thought the perfect off road bike is here.
@AdventureDaily what part of Wayne National Forest is that? Must be down near Ironton? I don't recognize any of that, we ride the narrower winding flowing trails by the Dorr Run Loop area of Wayne near Nelsonville. I've got a '97 purple KDX220R & a worn out '99 220, LOVE 'EM!
The 200, 220 KDX and the XR400 are hands down the two greatest dirt bikes ever. Yamaha had a one off called the WR200. It wasn’t around for long, but it was awesome. Those are hand down the best ever.
XR250, as well. but KDX 200s stands out on top of the rest. They were probably the most popular off road bike ever made. Until KTM 2T enduros came along
DR-Z400 > XR400
Wrong.
You don't want anything to do with endurance motocross racing bikes.
Thought I was watching Scotty Kilmer for a second with that into music!
I'm 12 and a pretty good rider and I really want a KDX 200 or 220 for when I am a year or two older that is a crazy good liquid-cooled trail bike and that bike just looks clean overall
I love my 97 kdx 200,I keep it in my living room.
I am looking at a new bike, Beta 300RR or KTM 350EXC but your videos on the CRF300L actually have me looking at one of those!!!!
Great to see @sickofohio out with you guys
With the stick pipe they sound pretty tame too it can be a nice break, I have an 87
Proven...had a few. Best offroar bikes ever.
Any recommendations for wheelies on the KDX? 3rd gear?
Keep the rear brake covered , and at least one finger on the clutch lever.
KDX 200 build,,,,,,,,,,,YESSSSSSSSSS
That fist bump 00.31, the sound effect,Demons of Dirt 2?.. high 5s going through the gate into “The Spot”?
Been looking to get my hands on a KDX of any stripe...but they just are not out there. All I can figure is "if you've got one, you keep it." My dad had a first-gen KDX 175...and once I was old enough/tall enough I graduated from my Suzuki RM80 to dad's KDX. Man I loved that bike...but I wrecked it trying to show off when I was 12...doing a wheelie and ultimately bending the frame and blowing out a bunch of green plastic. Dad was sooooo pissed. But eventually in my mid-teens I got the bike. It was perfect...it could be docile when you wanted to lug it through the nasties....but had plenty of rip when you needed speed. Really wish Kawasaki would bring back the KDX line.
what do you like for comfortable knee protection?
Can I ask what jets you’re using?? I have a 2004 and seems to be running pretty rich with stock jetting.
Makes me wish I'd kept my KDXs. Fun, bulletproof, and light enough to not wear you out. Kaw could build a great 200/ 300 pair to compete with the euro bikes.
Such a legendary bike I am glad it is getting the recognition it deserves.
Loved my kdx's
@Adventure Daily but an fmf exhaust on I didn't and it's great
Snow day entertainment.
Love my 220!
Yz250 is the goat of all bikes….. ill stand by that forever
Way more fun than endurance motocross racing bikes.
KDX normally came with Upside down forks I had a KMX 200 , the KDX looked a lot better, have you changed the tank , am sure they was steal tanks in England, I had 4 Yamaha DT125R, they were just as good as a KDX , I never seen a Yamaha DT125R or 200 in America
Planning to put any shield over the exhaust? Just thinking that is it too close to your boot?
2 strokes are where it's at baby.
How does this KDX compare to the crf250f you have been riding recently?
Also interested to hear opinions on this. Currently have a 250F but a mint kdx just popped up for sale local to me for $2,500
@@GasSoakedRagdid ya get it?
Really hope you do the KDX project. Would love to watch the progress & result. Just bought a KLX300R. Thinking now I shoulda gone with the KDX200. I may end up getting one anyway, so really interested to see what you do to your dad's bike.
Just pick up a KDX for a couple grand and have the best of both worlds!
Wrong.
Stay away from idiot gossip.
Stay away from Kawasaki's endurance motocross racing bike.
Don't waste your money on these things!
You don't race 4 hour motocross races.
These bikes DON'T DO TRAIL RIDING.
I don't know your experience with these bikes, but I don't race mx. I used to race enduros back in the day & could have done so successfully on a KDX200. I rode Yamahas back then.
I've fooled around on trials bikes, but mostly have ridden playbikes since - for about 50 years - and I'm telling you based on my experience that the KDX200 is perfect for that too.
It's a cool bike yea keep it and build it out
Kdx 💯%
I'm currently having one rebuilt. If I could buy a new one I would. Same for xr250
Kdx 4life! Thanks for the vid!
Still ride my 1989. Bought her in 1990 from the owner of the local Kawi dealer. Raced her cross-country for a couple years, then trail riding ever since in the Rocky Mountains. She's been in storage for the past few years years, but in 2022 she's getting ready to return to the trails! I would love to see a KDX build here Tanner!
Wrong.
These bikes aren't designed for trails.
When are you going to learn this information?
Kawasaki is fed up with you idiots.
The middlemen sold you an endurance motocross racing bike which you don't actually want and it's no good for trail riding.
It’s been a year brother I hope she was able to rip apart some trails again!
Having successfully completed several kdx builds myself, would love to see your build!
Yes
Sorry the Yamaha IT 200 is my choice. I'm still riding my 86. Air cooled starts 1st or 2nd kick.kdx is awesome too.
These are nice bikes !
Awesome 👍👍👍
My 220 is a tractor. My 200s seem a little more nimble
1995-2006 aka the H series KDX. Nothing changed on the 200/220 for those years. The bike were and still are bulletproof! Emissions are not to blame on why they got rid of the bike. That’s what you will read and/or hear people say. They got rid of the kdx because dealerships were not making any money on the bikes after selling them in regards to maintenance and repairs. Hence bulletproof machines. Besides the 220’s having issues with the stock pistons randomly exploding or shall I say blowing top ends, that was the only issue and it was only due to a poorly built piston. I have got 11 years on a top end on my 1995 KDX 200 with very little loss in compression. That’s riding the bike on some intense single track and large hill climbs. My 2001 and 2005 kdx pistons were replaced in 2017. Rode them for years! Compression wasn’t that low as well and who knows how long they were in there. How can dealers make money on a quality built bike like that? Some new 2 Strokes require top ends from 25-80hrs. That’s insane but that’s how they make money on service nowadays. It all boils down to Kawa having to stop making them because they built a perfect bike that made dealers no money. Imagine kawa manufacturing and building that same engine into an updated bike…it would be epic!! They could fuel inject the bike (which I would probably remove and go back to carb) 🤦♂️😂
The engine is an absolute weapon and still to this day arguably consider the best woods weapon every made! 👊🤙
I had a clapped out KDX as a teenager. I'd love to find a nice one for trails! They're great bikes.
The name KDX doesn't say trails.
You're mistaken.
You need to ask for a trails bike to be designed and built.
Endurance motocross racing bikes are shit for trail riding.
@@Gma7788 Weird flex there Mr Neck Beard.
@cranedaddy678 he's a troll he comments just to try to piss people off
Let’s do this
Where is the build you talk about! I'm all about this!
ye. wana get kdx as the first and last bike in my life. i like kdxs cuz there re no more bikes in this world which would be the same reliable, durable, light. sure this is the most durable bike ever made. i like it sm. just wana find pretty new one (03'+) and with not very high mileage. wana make some exhaust tuning, replace carb and suspension. i think it will ride very good and wont break till i die. u agree? what interesting can u tell me about this dirtbike who owns it. u agree that tuned kdxs are better than modern dirtbikes? also have some info that modern dirtbikes especially european do not have very durable frames & engines. what can u tell me about that? )))))))))))
Do the build!
Team Kdx all the way
Is the other guy on the kdx running stock suspension?
You should see how clean my 03 kdx is, she’s perty for sure, only 50 miles on her
Man I used to hit holes on trails skidders had rutted up with water in them an never let up lol
“I am NOT going through that!” ... almost immediately: sends it. 😂
What are my thoughts on a KDX 200 build? Full Send.
I could never own a bike call Bata.... 🤨. I've had: KDX 175, 200. I kick myself for selling the 175. chalk that up to youthful inexperience. Still have my 95 KDX200 and it has always brought me home. Our daughter has been riding the 200 so now I'm looking for newer model maybe move into the 21st century and pick up a KLX300... I would Love it if Kawi brought back the KDX
What was that stuff you put on the rubicon to help protect against scratches ?
Amsoil Mudslinger!
Yooooo I have -a 2003 kdx 220r it’s amazing !!!!
I have 2 KDX200 E series.
Id love to ride the other 200 to see how they compare.
There's the Honda MTX200R, Suzuki TS200R, Yamaha DT200R and IT200.
TS200, thank you, forgot what the suzuki 200 was called. I think the IT is the only one that would keep up to the KDX, and probably not as reliable
I did an all out build on a E Series KDX and am a huge KDX fan. Get to building I say!!!
But you're not a wise bike designer.
@@Gma7788 Thanks! God bless and have a great day! 😊
Hey. I enjoy your channel but I have a concern… Your videos always pixelate while you’re riding! It’s too much to look at. Can you up the frame rate or something? I don’t see how it’s 4K and it’s pixelating while you’re riding? That doesn’t make sense to me. Otherwise great job. What kind of camera is that?
Did you get the kdx 250 over there? We did here in aus
Yes, totally different bike.
Can you buy a kdx instead of a ktm or husky
What jets and settings do you use? We have a kdx 200 that has a hard time starting with the kickstarter.
Cause it refuses to go on trail rides.
You don't do 4 hour motocross endurance races.
Stay away from the endurance motocross racing bike.
It’s a trail bike, not a motocross bike
Bought a 98 KDX 220 for $2700 and sold it six months later for $2700. Yes, they are stupid reliable and fun enduro bikes.
Endurance motocross racing bikes.
You still have no idea the salesmen lied to you.
@@Gma7788 your opinion means nothing, hoss. Keep it to yourself because nobody wants to hear your negative-lack of credibility-opinion.
Copperhead Dualsport sat and Sunday , Hocking , Oh. That one is almost too clean to build. Save it for vintage rides and the like. Heck, the handle bars are still straight.
KDX build would be sweet. I love those bikes. I will have me one at some point. Just can’t find the right one yet.
No you won't!
Stay away from these things!
You don't do 4 hour motocross races.
Only a sneeze is faster than japanese 🐐
Thumbs up for the kdx. Love mine!
You say you love endurance motocross racing.
Bullshit you do.
That other kdx is the same generation as your dad's kdx as they never changed anything on it from 1995-06
So that means it’s probably a 94? Not positive but can definitely tell it’s got an older rear fender, I have an 86 kdx200 got it for free
You're supposed to change.
You're supposed to realise you have nothing in common with an endurance motocross racing bike.
Rev rev rev rev "F*ck outta the way!!" Rev rev rev rev
Between you and tilly I've been looking at these bikes. My step father had a KDX 400 and I've always loved these. There are 2 200's for sale around me.
Don't buy any KDX.
You don't do endurance motocross racing.
@@Gma7788 picked up this RMZ250 so I'm good with what I have for now
Kdx 220 was a complete monster loved it so much
Male gossip.
You're wrong.
Whats the two kill switchs for?
Left is kill right is headlight switch 😊
i had several kdx over the years.a kx fork swap is the juice! dont EVER cut the head.it makes it impossible to jet no matter what eanybody says!
im about to buy 1 each with my dad. weve been racing our whole lives but he was always racing with friends. want 1 bike we can learn that he feels comfortable on cause racing 3 different hondas in 3 different events with him on another honda got really confusing really quickly haha.
It’s still my daily go to steed. Hope to see you do the build!
You're crazy.
Have another look at the bike.
Do you see an endurance motocross racing bike?
It's not a thrashing bashing bike design.
It's terrible for trail riding.
If the salesmen didn't lie to you, then why have 10 motorcycle businesses died in my city?
Those 10 bike shops constantly lied to the general public.
Now they're all dead.
The KDX is dead too.
Obviously you're wrong in your beliefs.
Lol you are salty AF about this
Rode them from back in the ac 175 days. Recently found an '03 200, seen dirt once maybe twice. Never to be sold.
Until you wake up and realise you have nothing in common with the Endurance motocross racing bike.
@@Gma7788 My son loves it more than I do. It's future is sorted.
idont know why i cant find his channel
Suns out guns out, you weren’t in the corps were ya
Great bikes I agree 100% with what you say , I brought my first one brand new in 97 when I was 17 and it was a great bike and after selling years ago I’ve now just purchased a very tidy Lowe km 2002 model so excited to spend some time on her 🤟
Crazy lunatic.
Just as I'm starting to think you' might be all about Team Red, you shoot this video out. Brilliant enduro bike. Are enduro bikes being made anymore? How about Suzuki's RMXs?
Has anyone ever seen a picture of Scott Summers hold his Honda XR 400 four stroke up in front of him?
Oops sorry. Had to edit my comment. It was actually an XR 600.
No cause you're all insane.
You're supposed to grow a brain by now but you haven't.
They're watching you thrash their bikes.
Great video!!!! I have always loved the KDX. My last one was a 1997 Purple KDX200. So Sorry I sold that one...... Im going to start looking for another one
No, no .
Don't!
Just stay away from endurance motocross racing bikes.
You don't understand them at all.
This is why Kawasaki stop making them.
You don't want or need a motocross bike that does a 4 hour race.
You aren't even doing 20 minute races.
You don't even watch the road endurance races.
I was shocked to hear you broke your tibea plateau and torn acl... I had same exact injuries last year. Let’s discuss it. I’m sure you have questions.. my injury happened coming down from a wheelie on my crf250l.
No, your injury was not getting educated about motorcycles.
The sales people took advantage of your lack of knowledge and sold you the wrong bike.
You misused it and of course you hurt yourself.
@@Gma7788 You’re kidding right? Do you know my riding history? Do you even know the crf250l? I have to choose my words carefully or RUclips will block my response. But you can go flick yourself. Get educated.
Do it, bicardi and diet, do it...do it
Garage has a CR-500, CR-250, CR-85, KDX-200, KTM-300. My first pic on a trail ride? KDX all day long. Best all around hands down. Springed for a 230 lb rider. I call her tank, she can take a beating where you don't want the "scratch the 300" haha. She pull hills with that heavy flywheel like the 300. Unreal. It would be the LAST bike to leave the stable for sure. There are some killer upgrades for it. Carb and jetting is a must, bar risers a must, race tech will liven up those forks, forget the KX swap, do the race tech mods. With the gearing I prefer the desert pipe, also have the gnarly. Prefer the desert. Once its set up for the rider, very, very hard to match.
Wrong.
You have no business with endurance motocross racing bikes.
The KDX can't do trail riding.
It's not designed for that.
I had a 95 and a 99. I'd buy one again in a second!
And waste your time and money again on an endurance motocross racing bike.
You don't do endurance racing.
When did you last look at the suzuka 8 hour bike race?
You're crazy.
Suzuki done the same thing when they discontinued the 2 stroke rmx250 I just restored an 89 model and it does great in the woods
My 1989 is still running strong honestly I think it's the only really purpose built trail bike and it's obvious if you ever ride one and mine kicks 1st kick hot or cold I'm wanting to get a ktm but just to give the old girl a break every once and a while really enjoy y'alls videos
Wrong
You're still wrong after all these years and Kawasaki is right.
The middlemen lied to you.
Read the name KDX.
Kawasaki distance motocross bike.
It's only designed for motocross tracks.
It's not designed for trail riding.
Id like to see a full build on the KDX
I love KDX'S and have several including a hybrid kx/kdx bike. It a 99 kx125 with an 03 kdx220 motor!
Yuck.
The name clearly says endurance motocross racing bike.
The KX bike allows you to change lines when going around the motocross track.
The KDX endurance racing bike doesn't allow you to change lines easily.
You must choose the line before you enter the corner.
You have no clue what you're doing.