Thoughts on 1998 ktm exc 200?

[zukijames]

Everything I read is mixed.

some say low lugging , not hard hitting perfect for AF canyon type stuff .

Other stuff says no low end but monster on the pipe..


im used to my 1986 xr200 been riding for 2 years almost. I will never race and don't care much for jumping



thinking I would probably be better off with a xr250? But the KTM 200 might help me progress a little and learn to be more aggressive?

 

[zukijames]

I thinking about it more the way I ride (30 lb pack) an 48lb dog I think the xr250 will be better gona go pick it up tonigjt

 

[jeeper]

I am all about the 2t, however, if I were toting a Dog on my lap everywhere, I would not be wanting the 2t. I think an XR is a great option.

 

[Gravy]

I think you'd be much happier with a WR250 or the CRF250X Rick was selling.

One of the things you talked about in the past was getting better suspension.
going from a XR200 to an XR250 isn't really a step up at all.

 

[zukijames]

I think you'd be much happier with a WR250 or the CRF250X Rick was selling.

One of the things you talked about in the past was getting better suspension.
going from a XR200 to an XR250 isn't really a step up at all.

1500 budget and the suspension thing.... Well my forks are blown