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[ktm350]

nice ride! that graphics kit is pretty sweet. custom?

Yeah! Riderz in edson has some really nice ones!

 

[takethebounce]

Just added a new bike to the pumpkin patch! My first orange one. 2013 200 XC-W...only one ride on it so far, fairly impressed!

 

[GYMBRAT]

just dumped my 08 450sx, couldnt stand the 4 spd trans, what a waste of a bike. Couldnt keep valves in it etc, was a money pit for me. Though it was put through hell and back as I dont ride my bikes nice...

In the process of legalizing my 01 Yami 426 BEAST for the streets super moto style

 

[polarisdragon800]

Here's my 2008 KTM xc-w 200. Has a renthal o-ring chain, a rear renthal sprocket with more teeth for added low end in the gears,moose racing carbon fibre skid plate, Moose racing handguards, ROX 2 inch bar riser. If the pegs and stuff look a little different on the last pick it was just how the picture was taken.

 

[MtnMaster]

my 08 505 sxf, pics taken 2 days ago. A hillclimb, mxtrack, single track monster!! Had the suspension done by Enzo, Dr.D pipe, JD jet kit, r&d powerbowl, Protaper bars, and nothing but Michelin tires front and rear. Just did the top end this winter with a high comp piston.

 

[honda mike]

just dumped my 08 450sx, couldnt stand the 4 spd trans, what a waste of a bike. Couldnt keep valves in it etc, was a money pit for me. Though it was put through hell and back as I dont ride my bikes nice...

In the process of legalizing my 01 Yami 426 BEAST for the streets super moto style

You had anymore rides on the 200? Love those bikes.

 

[honda mike]

Just added a new bike to the pumpkin patch! My first orange one. 2013 200 XC-W...only one ride on it so far, fairly impressed!

you liking the 200? Anymore rides on it? Love those bikes, would like to get one for sure.

 

[takethebounce]

you liking the 200? Anymore rides on it? Love those bikes, would like to get one for sure.

I have a little less than a dozen hours on the new 200. I am comin off a KX250F so its a slight adjustment to riding the 200 on the pipe a little more. The only thing I have done so far is set the proper ride sag, shave the seat for my short legs and adjust the jetting for elevation. The newer 200's already coming with a proper exhaust valve set up and a decent stock pipe which is a little larger than the older 200 pipes. The head was redesigned for 2013 as well.

In the trees the bike shines compared to the 250 four stroke. They are so quiet I sometimes have to crack the throttle to see if it is still running. I managed to sneak up on 3 Grizzlies this past week just outside of Nelson. There is a huge difference riding the 2 stroke at 5000-7000 rpm vs the 4 thumper at 10000-11000 rpm. You can't quite lug the 200 like maybe a 300 but it is a lot of fun. Alot can be said about big bore 4 strokes like the 350, 450 and larger but if you like tight single track and don't want to wrestle a heavier bike the 200's get the job done.

I have been on the fence a little if I should have went for a 250 instead for a little more torque but it is just an adjustment period I am sure. The only thing I might consider is a steering stabilizer as the front of the 2 stroke is very light and on open loose logging roads the front likes to dance a little. Not needed for tree riding.

Having the easy button on the 200 has been nice as well. I usually kick it when its cold and I use the restart throughout the day. If I could afford to have a new fuel injected 4 stroke, either the 250 XCF or 350 XCF and the 200 XCW I would so I could switch it up but for now the 200 stays in the garage.

 

[347strokin]

Here's my girl: 2010 KTM 530 EXC, Warp 9 Sumo kit. De smogged, de-baffled, JD jetting and some other extras. Loving this bike. First KTM I've owned and I'm sold. These bikes are bad ass! Tons of jam and she feels light to me. But I'm also 6' 3", 220lbs and she fits me good.

 

[honda mike]

I have a little less than a dozen hours on the new 200. I am comin off a KX250F so its a slight adjustment to riding the 200 on the pipe a little more. The only thing I have done so far is set the proper ride sag, shave the seat for my short legs and adjust the jetting for elevation. The newer 200's already coming with a proper exhaust valve set up and a decent stock pipe which is a little larger than the older 200 pipes. The head was redesigned for 2013 as well.




In the trees the bike shines compared to the 250 four stroke. They are so quiet I sometimes have to crack the throttle to see if it is still running. I managed to sneak up on 3 Grizzlies this past week just outside of Nelson. There is a huge difference riding the 2 stroke at 5000-7000 rpm vs the 4 thumper at 10000-11000 rpm. You can't quite lug the 200 like maybe a 300 but it is a lot of fun. Alot can be said about big bore 4 strokes like the 350, 450 and larger but if you like tight single track and don't want to wrestle a heavier bike the 200's get the job done.

I have been on the fence a little if I should have went for a 250 instead for a little more torque but it is just an adjustment period I am sure. The only thing I might consider is a steering stabilizer as the front of the 2 stroke is very light and on open loose logging roads the front likes to dance a little. Not needed for tree riding.

Having the easy button on the 200 has been nice as well. I usually kick it when its cold and I use the restart throughout the day. If I could afford to have a new fuel injected 4 stroke, either the 250 XCF or 350 XCF and the 200 XCW I would so I could switch it up but for now the 200 stays in the garage.

Thanks, glad you are liking it. Appreciate the review and thoughts on it's performance.

 

[bodean]

2006 125SX

2004 250SX

2004 105SX

Just brought this little 2002 65SX back to life, what a blast for ripping down to the store or the mail box on. I need to find a longer throttle cable and get a stiffer spring for the shock, but it's so much fun even as it is!

 

[mighty1000]

Heres mine, it's not a two wheeler but its orange four wheel monster.

 

[john s]

My brand new 2012 XCF 250

 

[takethebounce]

I have some friends with the same bike. You will enjoy it. If it doesn't have rad guards I suggest Scorpion racing, known as Emperor Racing now. Best billet guards around.



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[the_real_wild1]

Haha orange thread btt