1989 Kawasaki KDX200 REVIEW

[@johnscribb6731]

1993-1994 KDX200 have the rare USD blue anodized front forks, very desirable. Better up-front rock clearance. Suspension on these is soft for a reason, woods bike, and it is the best. Even this 30 year old bike will handle the single track comfortably and keep up with any bike in the gnarley stuff. Will far out-last modern bikes because they are so well built. KIPS valves are sold aftermarket made of steel to replace the lightweight aluminum ones that are prone to failure. If you are into woods riding, you must experience this bike, it is a pleasure! Best woods bike I ever rode.

[@endurobandit]

As much as I like KDX's, I can't say it's the best woods bike. Maybe of it's time, but when you compare it to newer enduro bikes it just can't match up against them. It feels heavier and is not balanced that well. I really like the low seat height, but the ground clearance could be better. Best 90's bike I've ridden has to be the '95 WR250Z 2-Stroke. It's very well rounded and I would say even better than many of today's sophisticated enduro dirt bikes!

[@Malibus_Most_Wanted]

91 as well have them def worth will upgrade

[@smoke05s]

I added some preload to the front and it makes a big improvement. It doesn't feel like it is going to tuck anymore and is still supple. I used 1" a PVC pipe cut about 1/2" longer.

[@tommyh3332]

Love the kdx,200, nice original clean green machine

[@2fly1974]

Just picked up a clean 89 kdx 200 for $500....just needs a stator and can't wait to take it for a rip. I already have a Gas Gas xc250 but just bought that a few months ago for a great deal also. Saw this bike and jumped on it quick cause I'd like my brother to ride with me and I've heard this bike is an awesome all arounder. Thanks for the review bud

[@endurobandit]

Wow, what a great deal!

[@johnstandup8162]

Amazing and beautiful bike bro 👍🤠

[@endurobandit]

Thank you!!

[@paulcondie2520]

One of the best all round bikes ever produced!

[@patcalhoun1074]

Best woods bike ever! Great racer with a few upgrades.

[@DoArtTheMovement]

what kind of upgrades do u reccomend

[@MrThenry1988]

Class of 96 kdx here.

[@endurobandit]

That'll show those trails who's boss!

[@thanatos5329]

Hey what headlight did u use? And how did u install it. I have a 1992 so we have the same generation

[@endurobandit]

tbh I can't remember because it was several years ago and I sold the bike shortly after the video. Sorry man

[@thanatos5329]

@@endurobandit all good man. Thanks for taking the time to respond

[@daftnord4957]

my two dream cars right next to each other. 280z and 3000gt

[@endurobandit]

Thanks man! Since you're interested, I have some videos of the 280ZX on my other channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noenla2ojaytf6s I don't have any vids on the 3000GT yet. It's just the base model but with alot of the options the SL had. The previous owner neglected it mechanically, and it fried a piston shortly after I bought it. Since then my Dad swapped in the twin-cam N/A engine which is a big upgrade from the lame single-cam the base models come with. It was a very challenging engine swap because of all the sensors (and this is a California car). Now there are only a few things left to do and it will be ready to hit the road!

[@sal8575]

Great looking bike. ....I have a opportunity to buy a 89 KDX200 for 400 but it does need a carb clean and chain. Still cant make up my mind but I've been hearing alot of good things about the KDX

[@endurobandit]

Sounds like a pretty good deal if it's in good condition.

[@tgriffiths8150]

im looking at this bike because my dad was messaging someone about buying this so im looking how good it handles ive right now got a trials bike

[@endurobandit]

It's very very different from a trials bike. It's not all that agile for an enduro bike either, but it's a good bike nonetheless.

[@tgriffiths8150]

@@endurobandit thank you

[@MrHotstepper89]

You have it looking very fresh for its age! Great review as well man 👍👍

[@endurobandit]

Thanks bro! I cleaned her up real good over the past year. =)

[@paulhenderson8194]

I have a beautiful 1990 kdx 200

[@toddberry4146]

what rear fender do you have on that?

[@endurobandit]

It was already mounted when I bought the bike. Looks like it's from a KX250.

[@austinlindley7576]

What kinda carb do I need to get Kawasaki 200 kdk1983

[@endurobandit]

Can't help you there, sorry.

[@roadtrain5910]

very nice bike i have a1984 but missing parts (previous owner wrecked it ) the magneto was smashed(how the hell did shatter )its being stored for the last 10 years in the loft i really love to get it running but the magneto is a hard part to find for for my year kdx200b

[@endurobandit]

Bummer man, hopefully you can get it going soon.

[@roadtrain5910]

cmsnl.com has the new parts but freakin expensive $573 aus dollars 353 euros for the rotor or magneto about 590 dollars all up for screws bolt washer and rotor

[@roadtrain5910]

cheers Enduro Bandit i do want it going

[@endurobandit]

That's brutal. You're probably better off getting a parts bike lol

[@MrJasonfromcanada]

I’d say the 220 is still the most sought after kdx

[@hashtag_moto_]

I agree I’ve ridden both the 200 for a good while in some rough stuff and I own a 220 that’s not going anywhere I love the kdxs they’re awesome bikes

[@hashtag_moto_]

The 220 is just a little bit more fun I think and that extra couple ccs does help

[@leethal956]

Where did you get the rear plastic without the brake light?

[@endurobandit]

I think it's off a KX250 but not sure. It was like that when I bought the bike.

[@StilwellMotovlogger]

Are those the stock fork boots on your kdx? And hows the seat? Do you slide everywhere and does it bother you? I want to replace my stock cover with a grippy one and sell the OEM one.

[@endurobandit]

Not sure if the fork boots are stock but I think they are. I'm happy with the stock seat. It's comfy and I don't slide on it like I do on my IT200's seat.

[@StilwellMotovlogger]

My fork boots ripped all the way around and had to order new ones on my 95’ kdx, expensive things at $140

[@endurobandit]

Dang that sucks! The fork boots on my IT200 are pretty torn up after only 2 years. The ones on the KDX must be higher quality because they haven't torn at all.

[@StilwellMotovlogger]

Yea on Kawasaki’s parts website a lot of their stuff is wayyyy overpriced, but you gotta have them so i gotta fork over the money lol

[@tristanskelton573]

Do you have any idea where to find aftermarket plastics for this bike. I have the exact same one

[@endurobandit]

I know UFO makes all the plastics for them. They're not hard to find, ebay for starters. You can get full decal kits for it too but that'll cost a bundle.

[@dirtbikemaniac9964]

Is 420$ a good price for this bike? Working

[@endurobandit]

Yeah that's a great deal!

[@dirtbikemaniac9964]

Enduro Bandit thanks for the replay man only thing is wrong with it is the clutch cable is not connected is it a pain in the butt to do that?

[@endurobandit]

Clutch cables are pretty easy to install, but confusing if you haven't done that before. You can always get a shop to do it for you and it wouldn't cost much at all. Were is the KDX you are interested in?

[@tonygust24]

Did you end up selling it yet?

[@endurobandit]

Yeah, I sold it for $700. There was about 15 people in line for it lol

[@rustcoal]

@@endurobandit damn, they pretty much stold it from you

[@endurobandit]

@@rustcoal Yeah, but the bike needed a bottom-end rebuild (it was ready to blow) and I didn't have the time or expertise to fix that.

[@dannyfitzgerald1603]

13 liters ummm

[@endurobandit]

Not even kidding haha

[@fidgetreviews2879]

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