2008 YZ250F vs. 2006 KDX200?

Question

My buddy just got a KDX200 two-stroke. We were talkin about our bikes and doing the usual mine is better than yours exchange. He thinks his bike can beat mine because his is a 2 stroke and mine's a 4. I really don't think it's possible but what do you think?

Also for fast take offs, do you start in 2nd gear and hold the throttle open?

Answer 1

hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with equal riders, the hole shot would go hands down to the KDX200... I have personally owned 9 KDXs (175, 200, 220, 250)  and several 250Fs among a bunch of other bikes.  I have a friend that still rides enduro & harescrambles on a KDX 200, and I would put him up against anyone short of a pro rider for hot shotting on a MX track even against 450Fs depending on the length of the first straight...

the KDX is not really toned down, just tuned for a slightly different series of racing and a great little bike.

the real question will come down to rider's ability if you are only concerned with a drag race to the first corner... but after the first corner, the 250F should have a huge advantage on a MX track ... but the rider will have alot to do there also...

Answer 2

I didn't even know they still made the KDX 200. My dad had an old air cooled one that was a rocket. Depends on if they are both stock I guess. They are just too different to tell. I would have to go with the 250 just because I have a 07 RMZ250 and I like the 250's power. As far as fast takeoffs, its all your preference and what kind of a start it is, I like 2nd gear, but a lot of people get holeshot devices that hold down the front end so you don't wheelie off the gate.

Answer 3

the yzf will own the kdx mostly because the kdx is a trail bike. not 2 or 4 stroke. you can start in 2nd gear just make sure you watch your rpms so you don't stall.

Answer 4

The KDX 200 is not a motocross bike and doesn't create the same power per cc that a motocross bike would. The KDX is a very toned down 2 stroke and the YZ250F would eat it alive. Don't get me wrong, the KDX is a great bike for what it is intended to do, but is no power house. Yes, more experienced riders with a good clutch hand start in 2nd gear. It may take a little practice to get the clutch work perfected. You have one awesome bike by the way!!

Answer 5

no comparison, the yzf will kill that KDX!!!!!!

Answer 6

i agree with pmk.  that kdx is no slouch!

Answer 7

No sir yzf will spank the kdx right off the line!