inseeme
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Over the weekend I found a new KDX 220R dirtbike for $4,000 even. This seems like a pretty good deal to me anyone else familiar with this bike??
Anybody know anything about kawasaki KDX 220R?
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scesnick
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The KDX 220 is a decent offroad bike. It is 2 stroke of course but it doesn't have the big "hit" that say the KX or CR 250 has. They are good machines however and seem to be a dependable bike.
This can't be a 2006 KDX 220. They do not make the 220 anymore. They do make the KDX 200 but MSRP on the 200 is only $4,199 so I would not think that $4,000 would be much of a deal on a bike that is a 2005 leftover. Even if it has never been ridden.
This can't be a 2006 KDX 220. They do not make the 220 anymore. They do make the KDX 200 but MSRP on the 200 is only $4,199 so I would not think that $4,000 would be much of a deal on a bike that is a 2005 leftover. Even if it has never been ridden.
Yes, I just sold one.
Best bike I ever had, hands down.
This bike has more kick than you need for the woods and with a few simple modifications, it can really boot.
Starts everytime and keeps on going. I drove it past the seat in water a few times. Towed it out with a 4 wheeler and had it running a few minutes later.
I have mine modified for street legal use, aftermarket pipes and graphics.
Here is a picture of it. Was heart breaking to sell but I didn't have the time...
Best bike I ever had, hands down.
This bike has more kick than you need for the woods and with a few simple modifications, it can really boot.
Starts everytime and keeps on going. I drove it past the seat in water a few times. Towed it out with a 4 wheeler and had it running a few minutes later.
I have mine modified for street legal use, aftermarket pipes and graphics.
Here is a picture of it. Was heart breaking to sell but I didn't have the time...
Silver_Knight
Silver Member
Can't help you on that one, but I can tell you about the KLR650....Just picked up a 2006 Lime Green one today /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
capt_met
Silver Member
i have a kdx 200. it is an awesome bike. it may not be top of the line or gncc ready when purchased but there are plenty of aftermarket fixes for that. they are great beginner woods bikes. after getting more accustomed to it hop it up and it qill put a smile on your face. when unplugged they do run good. they are definitly more competitive than the 225 play bikes and older 4 strokes. i haven't ridden with anyone one the new 4 stroke enduro bikes to compare but they ought to be catching up.
good luck
good luck
scesnick
Veteran Member
You can always add a pipe and silencer. What type would depend on where you want the extra power. A FMF Gnarly pipe with a Quiet Core II silencer will give you better low end, which I am guessing is what your 220 would need. Maybe a jet kit or if you really want some extra power, how bout' boring it ? It doesn't matter what you paid really, as long as you have fun with your new toy.
I have rode the WV. trails quite a bit. Are you talking about the Hatfield- McCoy trails.
I have rode the WV. trails quite a bit. Are you talking about the Hatfield- McCoy trails.
don't bore the cylinder, simply adding the pipe and silencer and rejetting will turn that bike into a brand new bike. Pipe and silencer on the KDX adds more kick than any other bike I've owned.
You can bore the carb out to the 200 size which will make a big difference aswell. But definitaly require a rejet.
Check out Jeff Fredettes site @ http://www.frpoffroad.com/kdxposed/
That guy is a KDX machine. He's won more races on a KDX than you imagine. He can outride anyone on a KTM at twice the price with a KDX. That site shows the best mods and what's required.
The KDX is a great bike and won't dissapoint you. I wish I still had mine.
You can bore the carb out to the 200 size which will make a big difference aswell. But definitaly require a rejet.
Check out Jeff Fredettes site @ http://www.frpoffroad.com/kdxposed/
That guy is a KDX machine. He's won more races on a KDX than you imagine. He can outride anyone on a KTM at twice the price with a KDX. That site shows the best mods and what's required.
The KDX is a great bike and won't dissapoint you. I wish I still had mine.
scesnick
Veteran Member
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That guy is a KDX machine. He's won more races on a KDX than you imagine. He can outride anyone on a KTM at twice the price with a KDX.
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Don't mean to start a riot here but Fredette, although a great rider, did not beat Scott Plessinger in the 90's ( KTM rider ) or Watts ( KTM rider) in the early 2000's and he especially did not beat Juha Salmenin the past 2 years. ( KTM rider and current GNCC champ) He was a great rider but not a GNCC champ.
That guy is a KDX machine. He's won more races on a KDX than you imagine. He can outride anyone on a KTM at twice the price with a KDX.
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Don't mean to start a riot here but Fredette, although a great rider, did not beat Scott Plessinger in the 90's ( KTM rider ) or Watts ( KTM rider) in the early 2000's and he especially did not beat Juha Salmenin the past 2 years. ( KTM rider and current GNCC champ) He was a great rider but not a GNCC champ.
XmasTreeGrower
Member
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That guy is a KDX machine. He's won more races on a KDX than you imagine. He can outride anyone on a KTM at twice the price with a KDX.
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Don't mean to start a riot here but Fredette, although a great rider, did not beat Scott Plessinger in the 90's ( KTM rider ) or Watts ( KTM rider) in the early 2000's and he especially did not beat Juha Salmenin the past 2 years. ( KTM rider and current GNCC champ) He was a great rider but not a GNCC champ. )</font>
You are missing Jeff's main strength, his longevity, and the fact that his is still out there "doing it". He was past his prime in the 90's and beyond. I have ridden aginst him many a time in the 80's and can assure you he is one of the smartest, most consistent riders out there. We used to call him "the turtle" because he was on something green (the KDK), and although he may have been a little slower than the latest fast guy, he was always there at the finish.
I can disitinctly remember running the Blackwater 100 with him several times where I would pass him (always wore his blue ISDE helmet, you couldn't miss him), do something stupid, or fall into one of Blackwater's numerous traps, and watch the "turtle" move back around me, repeat process again, etc.
Finally on the third lap with my tongue now out dragging the ground, Fredette motored around for good. I think he finished third that year.
The tougher the race, the better Jeff performs! A true good guy that has always been a good ambassador for the sport.
I am an old AA Enduro rider, but too tired and too many broken collar bones to mix it up with the boys anymore. I certainly have a healthy respect for somebody that can be still be doing it for as many years as Jeff has.
Thanks!
Bill
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Don't mean to start a riot here but Fredette, although a great rider, did not beat Scott Plessinger in the 90's ( KTM rider ) or Watts ( KTM rider) in the early 2000's and he especially did not beat Juha Salmenin the past 2 years. ( KTM rider and current GNCC champ) He was a great rider but not a GNCC champ. )</font>
You are missing Jeff's main strength, his longevity, and the fact that his is still out there "doing it". He was past his prime in the 90's and beyond. I have ridden aginst him many a time in the 80's and can assure you he is one of the smartest, most consistent riders out there. We used to call him "the turtle" because he was on something green (the KDK), and although he may have been a little slower than the latest fast guy, he was always there at the finish.
I can disitinctly remember running the Blackwater 100 with him several times where I would pass him (always wore his blue ISDE helmet, you couldn't miss him), do something stupid, or fall into one of Blackwater's numerous traps, and watch the "turtle" move back around me, repeat process again, etc.
Finally on the third lap with my tongue now out dragging the ground, Fredette motored around for good. I think he finished third that year.
The tougher the race, the better Jeff performs! A true good guy that has always been a good ambassador for the sport.
I am an old AA Enduro rider, but too tired and too many broken collar bones to mix it up with the boys anymore. I certainly have a healthy respect for somebody that can be still be doing it for as many years as Jeff has.
Thanks!
Bill
