
Gotta get out there on a 200 rick. The only surefire way.
While I have never driven a ATK 700 monster I did regularly ride a three cylinder 750 2-cycle motorcycle back in the 1970's. One of the first really quick bikes back in the day..... It would have been nice to have had brakes and decent tires. When you would get on it hard you would literally see the view behind you disappear into a big blue cloud. This also was prior to low smoke oilthebleakness wrote: Not many people can say that they've ridden a 700cc 2 stroke motorcycle.
Oh yeah, one more thing...Just like I mentioned on the 250, I would opt for a 36mm RB'd carb on the KTM 200 as well. I'm sure it's 38/39 contributes to it's lack of low end....The KDX would lose A LOT as well w/ the same carb. It's a trade-off for gains in the top-end through overrev.
I do the head mod for the KTM 200 and carb work as well.
And why would you be turned off without trying it out? Linkage-less suspension means there is less stuff to constantly lube and maintain. Although it does provide a different feeling ride I think I could get used to it.2001kdx wrote:Personally I'm immediately turned off by the no-link rear suspension. Never rode a KTM though...
I don't know that anyone was offering up a 450 4T to "compare" to the KDX. And if they were, it doesn't reflect my angle in this thread. I'm not looking to "compare" a bike to the KDX. I am on a search to find my next bike.kawagumby wrote:C'mon guys, comparing anyone's 450 to a KDX 220 or 200 is outright silly.