What kind of engine does a Kawasaki KDX have?
The 200cc engine delivered ample power off the bottom to make the bike easy to ride, but when the KDX “came on the pipe” it delivered a huge midrange hit that impressed testers from every magazine. “The best word is “violent,” Dirt Bike magazine said.
What was the first year of the Kawasaki KDX200?
The first three years of the KDX200 came with the model designation “A”—A1 through A3. Whenever there was a major revision to the line, the letter designation changed in a way that made little sense to the consumer. The next 200 in the series was the 1986 KDX200 C1; there was no “B1.”
Is the frame of a Kawasaki KDX too long?
Frame design is as much of a black art as it is a science, and somehow Kawasaki managed to put together a chassis that appeared to be too long—in some cases two inches longer than the competition—creating a very stable platform for high-speed running.
What’s the difference between a KDX200 and 220?
The 220 was a KDX200 with a 3mm larger bore and a 2mm smaller carburetor. Everyone assumed the 220 was created to compete with the 250cc competition on a more level playing field, but the 220 felt slower than the 200.
When did the Kawasaki KDX 200 come out?
The rest is history and from then on the days of the drum brakes were numbered. The Kawasaki KDX 200 was one of the most popular two-stroke enduro models of the 80s. Its production ran from 1983 to 2006. Launched in 1980 as a 175cc, the original KDX175 introduced the Uni-Trak monoshock suspension.
How long has Kawasaki been making dirt bikes?
Kawasaki is one of the ‘Big Four’ powerhouse Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. Motorcycles are just a small part of this 140-year-old company’s ventures. In this look back at 6 decades of Kawasaki Dirt Bike history, I have included many of the memorable motocross and dual sport bikes that had a significant impact at the time.
When did the Kawasaki KX80 motocross come out?
In 1979 Kawasaki entered the growing mini motocross arena for the first time with the release of the Kawasaki KX80. It was a very torquey 80cc two-stroke with a five-speed transmission and rugged long-travel suspension. It was slightly larger than the other 80s of the time, and the KX80 gave Kawasaki a foothold into the booming entry-level market.
When did Kawasaki start putting disc brakes on dirt bikes?
Kawasaki first debuted their disc brakes on their 1980 factory racers in the All-Japanese Nationals. There were development problems along the way, but by 1982 the new braking system was introduced on the KX125 and KX250.