Confused now.... KDX or a KTM??

**DirtMad** · 22nd February 2006, 17:37

Still seems abit like apples and oranges... But if youve got the money, grab the KTM! What are ya waiting for?

**cheese** · 22nd February 2006, 20:02

The KTM is cheaper. BUt yes team green is calling my name, the big thing is that it's brand spankers....

**flash** · 23rd February 2006, 16:38

just buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Sketchy_Racer** · 23rd February 2006, 18:27

Or two

**wildfire** · 23rd February 2006, 18:52

I use to own 2 KDX's 96 and 01 models and there wasn't any difference in the power between those 2 models seems like Kawasaki haven't changed a thing with them like reshaped power valves or anything, I think you can't go too wrong for the money I myself don't think they are fugly obviously KTM's have more power but I found the KDX to be a good bush basher bike bloody hopeless on mx tracks though, just my 2 cents. a late model YZ250 2 stroke would eat both those bikes ofcourse though

**2_SL0** · 23rd February 2006, 19:03

If it was me I would buy the KDX. Good bush bike, can be made to go well with a pipe. (Not that they go bad anyway) Not a MX bike, but if you want that, buy a KX. Ive had 2 late model KDX's a 200 and a 220. Both went well and never gave me any problems. Its brand new against secondhand, if it was say a no name piece of shit new, versus the KTM then yeah the KTM. But the KDX is a proven dirt bike. Easy choice.

**crazyxr250rider** · 24th February 2006, 14:31

Originally Posted by cheese

..........My big think is that a KDX is a 95 bike with new plastics. I know if it's ain't broke don't fix it. but I mean 10 years!!..........

Its not just a 95 bike trust me its a 2006 bike with 2006 plastics, 2006 motor and 2006 everything else!!!! oh yeah and if the KTM brakes down I dont want to know... :spudgrr:

**IronicCapers** · 28th February 2006, 21:31

Yeah the power valves could be problematic if you dont maintain them i.e give em a gd clean every now and then and they shouldnt break and cease and what have you. And

21st February 2006 22:11
NordieBoy I put a Magura Hydro clutch on the Nordie.
You can do it to amost any bike in half an hour.

Is a good idea cause i love my hydro clutch it feels much nicer and it means you don't have to keep tightening the cable. I never gt the pro pipe but if ur in2 tht sorta thing then mayb a KX is the way to go if your in2 MX instead of trail blazing and/or enduro type rides

**cheese** · 1st March 2006, 08:08

NA enduro is where it's at.

KDX for me.

**laRIKin** · 1st March 2006, 15:49

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

Its not just a 95 bike trust me its a 2006 bike with 2006 plastics, 2006 motor and 2006 everything else!!!! oh yeah and if the KTM brakes down I dont want to know... :spudgrr:

Are you sure?

What updates have they done to the KDX since 95?

And the parts for a KTM are as good and some times better than other bikes. Some can be dearer and some are cheaper.

**laRIKin** · 1st March 2006, 16:00

Originally Posted by cheese

NA enduro is where it's at.

KDX for me.

All KTM's with EXC in the model are enduro bikes.

I do no want to rubbish the KDX, because they have been a great bike in the passed.

But the KTM will be better in all areas of riding, handling and performance.
And are reliable.

If you ride both, you will ride away with the KTM. Trust me.

You may even feel the difference just sitting on them.
The KDX is old and fat compered to the KTM.

It's your money, buy and ride what YOU like.
I know which I would buy, I would spend more money to ride it as well.

Best of luck and happy trails.

**cheese** · 2nd March 2006, 08:25

awesome, now I'm confused again.......

I'll just go get a CR 250........ LOL

I may have a buyer for the RM though.

**laRIKin** · 2nd March 2006, 16:13

Originally Posted by cheese

awesome, now I'm confused again.......

I think you know already, as you have answered it in your first post.

Save $1000 and use it to buy some better bike gear or save it for tires chains etc.

It is nice to buy a new bike, but give 6 months and it will be old like all the rest of the bikes on the trail.
And the worst thing about a new bike is the first scratch.

Originally Posted by cheese

Ok So I just found a 03 KTM EXC 200 for $6500. Looks pretty sweet. New fork seals. only 75 hours on the moto minder and new fork seals and seat cover blah blah blah

Or a new KDX 200... for $7500

My big think is that a KDX is a 95 bike with new plastics. I know if it's ain't broke don't fix it. but I mean 10 years!!

From what I hear the KTM's are better bikes, have a great rep and probably have more resale. The KDX, have shitty power valves, cheap as chips and they do look quite fugly.

what would you guys get?? I'm still very pro two stroke!