Ktm 200exc

[Jonathon_w]

Would a Ktm 200EXC be a good all around bike? I'm 105 ibs and my riding is all around. I won't be going to the track very much probably once every two months and a lot of my riding is either riding out on pretty big/steep red rock hills so I think it would be perfect for that and riding on my land (about 12acres with a track i made) and i have a few very tight trails through trees but I also like to jump but not really big jumps because I don't have access to any so would it be okay with jumping sense I don't weigh much?

[lucasz]

How tall are you?

[Jonathon_w]

About 5'7 I ride a 08 yz125 I bought myself not to long ago and I like it but I want something different with some more down low power and a little better acceleration

Edited August 8, 2014 by Jonathon_w

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The 200 is a good choice

[kan3]

About 5'7 I ride a 08 yz125 I bought myself not to long ago and I like it but I want something different with some more down low power and a little better acceleration

 

$500 gets you a 144 from eric gorr for the yz125.  May not be enough for you but it's an option 

[Jonathon_w]

I've looked into the 144 kit some and I don't really want to do that

[lucasz]

Then the 200exc is a good choice

[Jonathon_w]

Any years to look out for?

[gimped up]

Any years to look out for?

Nope.

They're all good.

I think with the 125 experience. You will love the 200.

[kan3]

Any years to look out for?

Honestly, 2010+ if you can both afford/find one.

[Jonathon_w]

Can't afford a 2010+ because I also have to save for a vehicle. I'm looking to get 2000-2005

[Jonathon_w]

Are these bikes just unpopular or what? It's hard to find one and there's only one that looks nice and isn't way over priced

[kan3]

Technically, they are less popular than say a 150 or a 250.  If you wander into your average KTM dealer you will not see a 200 on the floor.  The rather large dealers you will but generally not the dealer that has 8-10 KTM bikes on the floor.  It's hard to find them used here as well but you can find any 250 or 4 stroke you want.  You'll always sell tons of your 125/150/250 mx bikes.  A woods bike like the 200 won't sell as well when people also have the option of a 300.  Most people will go for the higher displacement bike.  Doesn't mean they're bad just means there are less of them. =]

 

There is also some smaller bikes like the ktm 150xc or the husky 144 you could look at.

Edited August 11, 2014 by kan3

[hawaiidirtrider]

Are these bikes just unpopular or what? It's hard to find one and there's only one that looks nice and isn't way over priced

They have been popular for a very long time hand hold their price around here.. actually some have gone up to ridiculous prices around here. I guess it depends on where you live ..but if you see one in good shape for a good price jump on it before it's gone. I'd think it would be great for you.

[Jonathon_w]

There's one 2001 that looks good for 1500obo that's been on cl for a week. I'm hoping my YZ sells first so I can go look at it here's a picture of it. It comes with a new rear sprocket and rear suspension spring and I'm not sure if it could use a new seat cover or if its just the picture

[BushPig]

There's one 2001 that looks good for 1500obo that's been on cl for a week. I'm hoping my YZ sells first so I can go look at it 📎ImageUploadedByThumper Talk1407787266.024501.jpg here's a picture of it. It comes with a new rear sprocket and rear suspension spring and I'm not sure if it could use a new seat cover or if its just the picture

 

The newer the KTM the more "Japanese" it is to ride.

 

I have no issues with the one early one I rode, but be aware most people definitely consider newer better. I ride a 2010 and wouldn't mind another 200 of any year to go with it.

 

Hold it open, shift a lot and you will fly.

 

They have been popular for a very long time hand hold their price around here.. actually some have gone up to ridiculous prices around here. I guess it depends on where you live ..but if you see one in good shape for a good price jump on it before it's gone. I'd think it would be great for you.

 

I think people who have them hold them for the most part. Mine is nearly 5 (not old IMO) and I am looking at other rides, but no intention to move on the 200.

[Jonathon_w]

The newer the KTM the more "Japanese" it is to ride.

I have no issues with the one early one I rode, but be aware most people definitely consider newer better. I ride a 2010 and wouldn't mind another 200 of any year to go with it.

Hold it open, shift a lot and you will fly.

I think people who have them hold them for the most part. Mine is nearly 5 (not old IMO) and I am looking at other rides, but no intention to move on the 200.

well honestly I want something that feels different than my YZ. I'm pretty comfortable on it and can ride it hard but it don't feel..right. It's good for tight corners but if its a long loop type turn I'm not confident on it at all and I am on my dads 1991 kx250 and it might just be I haven't practiced them on it enough but it doesn't feel stable at all to me

[Jonathon_w]

Well I got my Yz sold and I'm going to check out the 2001 I posted a picture of tomorrow. is there anything specific to look for on it?

Edited August 19, 2014 by Jonathon_w

[gimped up]

Did you get it?

[Jonathon_w]

Yeah. I really like it so far it's real comfortable (but the seat is hard as a rock!) and the power is great. It needs a new seat cover and grips but here's a couple pictures and them aren't random FMF stickers they're actually part of the graphics Edited August 22, 2014 by Jonathon_w