A modern KDX300 would be fantastic. The current 300 2 strokes from Europe are very popular and seems the Kawi would sell like crazy.

@AdventureDaily

3 жыл бұрын

That would be epic!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@sarahdell4042

6 ай бұрын

Modern Kawasaki is a joke.

Alexis has improved her riding substantially since I’ve last seen her. Good job!!

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!

@lannybackes1053

Жыл бұрын

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.

I have an ‘01 KDX. Love watching anything KDX related! 😀

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

You have no idea the salesmen sold you the wrong bike.

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!

@jimhimesjr

Жыл бұрын

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

Best trail bike ever. I have ridden it 490s, xrs, cagivs and nothing compared. 🎉

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

@julianwinter3435

3 жыл бұрын

Would of been a good bike a 300 2stroke

@Corras_1

3 жыл бұрын

Holy... Just imagine this News: Kawasaki has just released their 2022 KDX 300 and it shocked the world of enduro.

@joecarmack2276

2 жыл бұрын

KDX 300 tpi would be so sick.

@Corras_1

2 жыл бұрын

@@joecarmack2276 Would be the only bike i ever buy brand new.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 👍

Great to see @sickofohio out with you guys

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 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!!!!

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!

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!!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@PoppaWheelies

Жыл бұрын

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💪🏻

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 was riding a KDX down at Wayne today, and actually ran into another guy on his. Lol

Love my 220!

Thought I was watching Scotty Kilmer for a second with that into music!

Loved my kdx's

Planning to put any shield over the exhaust? Just thinking that is it too close to your boot?

With the stick pipe they sound pretty tame too it can be a nice break, I have an 87

That fist bump 00.31, the sound effect,Demons of Dirt 2?.. high 5s going through the gate into “The Spot”?

KDX 200 build,,,,,,,,,,,YESSSSSSSSSS

Awesome 👍👍👍

@Adventure Daily but an fmf exhaust on I didn't and it's great

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.

Yooooo I have -a 2003 kdx 220r it’s amazing !!!!

These are nice bikes !

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.

@AdventureDaily

Жыл бұрын

Such a legendary bike I am glad it is getting the recognition it deserves.

It's a cool bike yea keep it and build it out

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!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@jordyalmonte42

11 ай бұрын

It’s been a year brother I hope she was able to rip apart some trails again!

Yes

what do you like for comfortable knee protection?

Rode the 89 and thought the perfect off road bike is here.

Kdx 4life! Thanks for the vid!

i was a very satisfied owner of a kdx200 25 years ago.. Nothing bad about that bike !!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

No, the bad things are the idiot owners.

Having successfully completed several kdx builds myself, would love to see your build!

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.

@avz46

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jpesicka999

2 жыл бұрын

DR-Z400 > XR400

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Wrong. You don't want anything to do with endurance motocross racing bikes.

Man I used to hit holes on trails skidders had rutted up with water in them an never let up lol

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.

@AdventureDaily

2 жыл бұрын

Just pick up a KDX for a couple grand and have the best of both worlds!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@flyinhawaiian9174

Жыл бұрын

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.

What was that stuff you put on the rubicon to help protect against scratches ?

@AdventureDaily

3 жыл бұрын

Amsoil Mudslinger!

Any recommendations for wheelies on the KDX? 3rd gear?

@markmtbrider

3 жыл бұрын

Keep the rear brake covered , and at least one finger on the clutch lever.

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 🤟

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Crazy lunatic.

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.

@avz46

2 жыл бұрын

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

Is the other guy on the kdx running stock suspension?

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.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Don't buy any KDX. You don't do endurance motocross racing.

@wherewithalmoto

Жыл бұрын

@@Gma7788 picked up this RMZ250 so I'm good with what I have for now

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.

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

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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 am NOT going through that!” ... almost immediately: sends it. 😂

Let’s do this

Do the build! Team Kdx all the way

I'm currently having one rebuilt. If I could buy a new one I would. Same for xr250

I had a clapped out KDX as a teenager. I'd love to find a nice one for trails! They're great bikes.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@cranedaddy678

Жыл бұрын

@@Gma7788 Weird flex there Mr Neck Beard.

@Cal3b587

Жыл бұрын

@cranedaddy678 he's a troll he comments just to try to piss people off

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.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

No you won't! Stay away from these things! You don't do 4 hour motocross races.

You should see how clean my 03 kdx is, she’s perty for sure, only 50 miles on her

Snow day entertainment.

Did you get the kdx 250 over there? We did here in aus

@jimstenlund6017

2 ай бұрын

Yes, totally different bike.

It’s still my daily go to steed. Hope to see you do the build!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@GasSoakedRag

Жыл бұрын

Lol you are salty AF about this

I love my 97 kdx 200,I keep it in my living room.

Where is the build you talk about! I'm all about this!

Kdx 220 was a complete monster loved it so much

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Male gossip. You're wrong.

Kdx 💯%

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

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

How does this KDX compare to the crf250f you have been riding recently?

@GasSoakedRag

Жыл бұрын

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

@jordyalmonte42

11 ай бұрын

@@GasSoakedRagdid ya get it?

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

2 strokes are where it's at baby.

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.

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.

Proven...had a few. Best offroar bikes ever.

I did an all out build on a E Series KDX and am a huge KDX fan. Get to building I say!!!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

But you're not a wise bike designer.

@WestNebraskaAdventureChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@Gma7788 Thanks! God bless and have a great day! 😊

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? )))))))))))

Thumbs up for the kdx. Love mine!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

You say you love endurance motocross racing. Bullshit you do.

Can you buy a kdx instead of a ktm or husky

Whats the two kill switchs for?

@db3170

Жыл бұрын

Left is kill right is headlight switch 😊

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

Only a sneeze is faster than japanese 🐐

Suns out guns out, you weren’t in the corps were ya

Love these KDX 💘👍

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

No you don't.

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?

Rebuild !

What jets and settings do you use? We have a kdx 200 that has a hard time starting with the kickstarter.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@willhutton1516

Жыл бұрын

It’s a trail bike, not a motocross bike

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! 👊🤙

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!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

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.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

My 220 is a tractor. My 200s seem a little more nimble

Yz250 is the goat of all bikes….. ill stand by that forever

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Way more fun than endurance motocross racing bikes.

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.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Wrong. You have no business with endurance motocross racing bikes. The KDX can't do trail riding. It's not designed for that.

I'm old so not only did I have a KDX 200 I also once rocked a 175 and later a 220.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

And what 4 hour motocross race did you do?

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!

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.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.

@chopperinthetrunk1917

Жыл бұрын

@@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 KZread will block my response. But you can go flick yourself. Get educated.

KTM 200 2t bikes were awesome as well, but Kawi had that figured out back in the mid 80s. yamaha and suzuki had WR200 for a couple years with the DT200 motor, and suzuki had a 2002t which was a dual sport i think like the DT.

I sold my 2001 kdx this year for 2700

Rode them from back in the ac 175 days. Recently found an '03 200, seen dirt once maybe twice. Never to be sold.

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

Until you wake up and realise you have nothing in common with the Endurance motocross racing bike.

@seanyuke3249

Жыл бұрын

@@Gma7788 My son loves it more than I do. It's future is sorted.

That other kdx is the same generation as your dad's kdx as they never changed anything on it from 1995-06

@daltonnadeau1339

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

You're supposed to change. You're supposed to realise you have nothing in common with an endurance motocross racing bike.

I had a 95 and a 99. I'd buy one again in a second!

@Gma7788

Жыл бұрын

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.