Hey guys,

I would have posted this in the KDX220 section, but that place is absolutely DRT (dead right there). I found locally a 97' KDX 220 for sale that's in a pretty good shape for a very descent price and have thought about buying it for a 'back up' trail bike and I'm curious if anyone here has experience of acutally owning/riding one.

I've owned smaller displacement Kawa 2 strokers before and because of their wicked powerband, I opted to stay away from a KX250 when I went looking for a new bike - and that's how I stumbled across and purchased my KLX250. If the KLX400 had been on the market then, or the dealer had a 300R sitting on the floor ... I probably would have bought one them over the 250.

A few of the guys I ride with have asked why I didn't find a KDX200 or KDX220 if I was going to stay 100% trails with the KLX250 - and I tell them, "I really didnt want to ride a screaming 2 stroker again." Each time we get on the topic, they tell me how docile the KDXs are compared to a KX. Is there really that big of a difference? I'm not a teenager anymore and I don't heal like one either. I'd prefer a controllable bike and with my itchy right hand, I know from past experiences how much trouble a wicked powerband can get me into ....

Is the KDX 220 going to be too twitchy (throttle-wise) compared to my modded KLX250?

 

i think the kdx would be a great choice. they are right about it compared to a kx, not as wicked in the delivery dept.
i'm actually thinking about one for the trails as well. everyone i've ever talked to loves them.

 

Bonafide,

My brother has a KDX220, I really enjoy riding it. It has a mild powerband, compared to the KX. If I could plate a KDX I would buy one too.

 

dittos to sullydirts post. my broyher also has a kdx 220 and i have ridden it several times and it is one sweet bike for the woods. the only complaint I have heard is from tall riders. not sure why. maybe they need taller bars.