FRESH KAWASAKI KDX200 IN SHOWROOM CONDITION

[@Bongface.]

Bro I'm supposed to be working right now and you're killing it with the 2 stroke Tuesday content. I loved them green and purple graphics Kawasakis had.

[@nathanwesener5585]

I'm suppost to be working too but I got a kdx myself I couldn't help myself🤣😂

[@dreyn7780]

@@nathanwesener5585 yeah I got the last KDX and every kawasaki dealer told me to NOT buy it. I tried to buy parts for it but every kawasaki dealer refused to sell any parts for it. Every kawasaki dealer went out of business within 1 week of me trying to buy parts.

[@michaeldeancoetzee9993]

I had a 2006 kdx 200 with pro circuit pipe booyesan reeds 12th front sprocket 48 rear. I gave my friends with thier cr250s a very hard time on the trails. Best first bike I could have ever had

[@charlesmayle3800]

Bought one a kdx 200 new in 1985, amazing how far dirt bikes have come since my childhood ! First bike ridden a Honda 50cc mini trail around 1970

[@CO_EVO_8]

Jeff Fredette is the man. I had an 05 220 built completely by him. From the engine to the suspension. These bikes are tanks and take whatever you throw at them. Kind of regret selling it lol.

[@JonIronhorse]

That might be the GOAT of woods bikes. Always wanted one of these and a KX500 in the garage.

[@Pdeloosha]

I give Kaplan credit. There’s no way I could be in a business like this and have it succeed. I would keep every bike he shows and this KDX is another great example.

[@dreyn7780]

20 motor bike business all died in my city within the last few years. Every motocross track died too. 50% of road motorcyclists have died on the roads. Even kawasaki killed off the KDX. Still People don't realize the KDX is just a motocross racing bike that rides slightly different to the regular motocross racing bike.

[@mulliano420]

@@dreyn7780 have you ridden one

[@deerharvester7355]

I love my KDX200. Replaced the broken power valve. Night and day difference. Definitely a ripper!

[@dreyn7780]

Wrong. Not a ripper at all. The gearing doesn't allow it. It's slower at going up the revs.

[@mmmx5109]

I love the 200cc two strokes. I was looking for a clean Kdx 200 but couldn’t find one so I bought a 2022 Beta 200 rr race edition!🤗 Best bike I’ve ever had. Long live the two strokes!!!!!!!!!!

[@CO_EVO_8]

Sold my 220 and bought a 22 Beta 300RR. Absolutely love the bike. It's a beast!

[@andrewSUN17]

What a nice bike 200 is a sweet spot 2 stroke...Once again living vicariously through you Ken!

[@dreyn7780]

Being misused and abused once again as if we haven't had enough thrashing and robbing from middle men scum.

[@scottcooney4061]

Brings back great memories. I had 2 of these and used to race NETRA hare scrambles. To me it was the best woods bike out there at the time!!!

[@MitzvosGolem1]

True I had this and Husqvarna Wr250. Both good. Kdx better in tight woods.

[@dreyn7780]

Wrong. Kawasaki got frustrated with your crazy ideas and so they killed off the bike. 20 motor bike business died as a result of that and other consumer robbery scams. Now those crooks have died, suzuki ran out of money and suzuki racing is DEAD too. Admit you never asked kawasaki for a 'woods' bike, you just bought the wrong bike and abused it. You Should have been a man instead of a mouse, and asked kawasaki for this crazy woods bike concept. You and those DEAD motocross retailers are the people responsible for the death of endurance motocross racing bikes.

[@highsnburgers4862]

Looks like you couldn't get enough fun! Captain America Kaplan, please admit your love for the KDXs! I'd bid on that fresh-engined beauty, but already have two of them. One is retired AMA racebike, a snappy Fredette ported 97 220, which was the purple debut year.

[@tomw2687]

Sweet classic machine Kaplan. Love that Awesome sound of the two stroke. Love the originality of it as well. Great looking bike with the great Kawi colors. 👍 😊

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

I always loved those striking colors and graphics on japanese bikes from 80s and 90s.

[@dreyn7780]

It was the people that destroyed it all. All the race tracks from the 80's and 90's, DEAD. All the bikes destroyed or DEAD. All the bike shops, DEAD. All the scams and rip offs, DEAD. All the magazines, DEAD. etc.

[@Hemi_Toa]

Yeah way ahead. The 80-90's opposition were roflol then, realized f@ck, "Fresh Pot!!!". Those decades and decals were something else. I have a 2006 KDX200h standard (with other +things) and i just love it. Keep it real dr.j (from NZ)

[@joeromano5128]

Way better then any new 4 stroke play bike had mine since new in 91 . Fatty pipe boysen reeds and fmf silencer are excellent additions 👍 they plunk around with no complaints or scare the crap out of any sane person in the woods

[@miketr732]

That 200 sounds on point. Thanks for these great videos. Missing my kdx big time now.

[@scottgriggs3915]

I got one 2001kdx 200 all original great shape still has the original front tire still on it .still just like new .picked it up in Kentucky. No marks on front forks or swing arm .bottom of frame no chips or dings .a nut or bolt never been turned on it outstanding compression carb is leaking a bit other than that it's an awsome bike

[@doca8792]

Dude. I love it. Got me a nice KDX220. Great bikes.

[@annlefrancois5960]

I had two 1984s one engine was done by Eric gorr and the other done by croch rocket factory. Crf back in the day of my youth at the time you could not get a better woods bike road the thomaston dam just about every weekend. Great bikes.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

An absolute trail legend. These are just too much fun.

[@dreyn7780]

Wrong. Your lying must stop. The bike is DEAD as a concept. The retailer is DEAD too. The motocross racing tracks are also DEAD. 50 % of bikers are DEAD. You now STOP talking lies about this misunderstood bike. They AREN'T trail bikes. The retailer businessmen LIED to you and me. Just before all the retailers died, they told me the truth. They all warned me to NOT buy the KDX. Its just a motocross racing bike that rides slightly different to the regular motocross racing bike.

[@tcrides2137]

Super clean for its age. Reminds of going to the local Kawasaki dealer as a kid. Cool piece

[@jeffreystroman2811]

I used to spend all weekend in the woods next to a pair of these, always one of my favorites alongside the IT 225

[@korymanuel8682]

Kdx200 one of my all-time favorite bikes and this one is awesome sounds fantastic

[@smokeyou812]

Always loved those and you're right. They are like the perfect size motor for anything.

[@warrenhoare2852]

Totally badass!!! Miss those purple and neon 90s days. They should bring back these colour-ways

[@highsnburgers4862]

For an great and easy bike to ride in the woods, try a 97 220 which was the first 220 year and it also got the purple seat/tank.

[@BinneReitsma]

I miss my kdx200 (1991) 😢, lost it in a fire, completely rebuild and powder coated with kx500 front fork and rear fender, pro circuit pipe.

[@empiresrikesfat]

Purple people pleaser! One of my favourites.

[@noelbrown6771]

Im glad you demonstrated its ability to crawl around like a four stroke without having to fuss with the clutch. Having owned one I can tell you have it dialed in clean from bottom to top. You can creep up to a log and just snap the throttle and clear it without using the clutch on those KDXs

[@noelbrown6771]

@@lawrencechiasson975 O yeah! It ingenious how the KIPS works!

[@shaunnerheim7590]

I got a 1991 kdx200 when I was 17 from my sister's husband back in the day I still have it very fun bike. I'm actually going through it lots of new parts make it all original again. And it's been a runner this hole time very reliable bike's.

[@JakeG59]

I've had a few dealings with Ken over the the last 3 years. Absolute gentleman. Had the engine on my blaster get work done from him. Sent the parts from Ireland to my cousin in Virginia who sent them to Ken. Cost me a lot more than having it done here in ireland but i wouldn't let anyone else touch it. Kens a master of his craft

[@brotherskrillrc6042]

The last full exhaust I bought for a dirtbike was a fmf for a 85 yz 250 in 1996 great memories

[@shanemcdaniel2081]

I absolutely love my 1999 kdx. I bought brand new and put in fmf reeds and gnarly pipe with silencer best bike I have ever had

[@taffydownunder6457]

Wow Team green gold rite there love the KDX have a 91 250 had a 125 road legal when I was a young fella love them thanks for showing us

[@MitzvosGolem1]

I had one with 240 kit. Fast light handled perfectly in tight woods Enduro. Loved that bike. Wish they still made 2 stroke Kdx.

[@randallmorgan7658]

Dang! Brings me back to my time as a kid just staring at dirt bike mag! Never really wanted one till now!

[@vtecmossy]

96 kawasaki where the best looking colour combo of the 90s

[@regdavenport3715]

Make KDX 200s great again! Kawi would sell a ton of them if they made them again.

[@simplymoto07]

Kawi should not of stopped making these . I had a air cooled one and it was bomb proof 💯💪🏻💪🏻🤬🤬💥

[@978twostrokegarage2]

Man I’ve got a 91 kdx 200 in the shop my buddy abandoned there like 8 years there sitting and looking at next to the rm250 and the bikes got great character. Keep it ripping Sr. 🤟🏻

[@leedavidson7314]

That’s 1 sweet ride remember trying to keep up with 1 on my Suzuki tsx125 back in 1998 most of um got thrashed round fields not seen 1 in a long time 👍

[@thomastjg53]

I have 1992 KDX 200 , sweet bike. Went-thought it , and it only has maybe 5 hours on it since. Bout it new in 93 , head milled, ported and carb bored, run great. The only thing that’s not Oem is the front fender.

[@numbaoneUFCfan]

two stoke goodness...........nice Kawasaki.........another Kaplan gem!

[@paperman5967]

Great video as usual guys, your enthusiasm & passion is contagious, Ive got an 02 model and the 200 is hands down the most fun bike I've ever had. I'm almost 50 now & every time I fire it up I feel like I'm 20 again. Keep the videos coming & keep rippin.

[@dreyn7780]

The retail businesses are DEAD. The motocross tracks are DEAD too. Most of the riders have left the hobby or are DEAD too. The KDX was misunderstood and abused so they killed it. The contracts with crooked businessmen has taken down suzuki racing. It's time the lies STOP.

[@superj7106]

@@dreyn7780 Dumbest shit Ive ever heard. You must not go out much.

[@dannyhayes6255]

@@dreyn7780 Dude I don't usually comment on stuff, but who hurt you? People like the KDX, need you be so negative?

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Gorgeous Bike, and even more Gorgeous Plastics and Graphics!

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Not for nothing, but I still can't understand how you guys get these 2 strokes to run so crisp. You never hear any bog off idol ever on any of these machines. It's actually quite incredible

[@highsnburgers4862]

KDX220/220 carb tuning is well documented.

[@biggussniffus5537]

Would love to see a mint 89-94! Don't believe you have made a video on them yet

[@mikestowe6136]

one of the best enduros of its time

[@darrellcoccagna2055]

U had me at 1996 Perhaps an aftermarket shock I don’t remember the spring being blue in 96 ….? Nice find !

[@vtecmossy]

Nah the shock spring should be purple as that's what's on my 96 kx but under the purple it's a blue stock spring was just coated for 1996 😁

[@majorlee1]

Wow look at them graphics! Sounds great 💪

[@jakeholcombe4002]

It’s awesome to watch you rip bikes man great channel

[@dennisyoung4631]

Hop a log or two? Wish I still had the F7 - or better, one of these… Ooh! He got in the trees! Awesome!

[@jaysan7316]

Crazy !!!! My 1st 2 stroke💟 KDX200 !!! KLOTZ only …….. Purple Haze to match the Kawi purple 💜 it !!! RIPNDIP 💜

[@alanmonarchi1411]

My 1st bike.loved it and all 2-smokes. Hope its still up there when I visit.

[@fl7645]

My god how crisp that engine just makes me remind my yamaha DT 200 RK 1999 totaly street legal 6 gears with YPVS almost a motocross 👍👍

[@michaelbehr6483]

I also had a road legal DT200R. 1993 model

[@mudbrats]

I still rip and race a dt200r in the vintage enduro up in Canada. Also lucky to know 3 more 1989 and 1990 DT200R survivors close to home

[@joetomko3957]

Love the kdx but ken you need to find the rare elusive Yamaha wr 200 so we can watch that video

[@ianmangham4570]

8:41 Bless you,I've been sneezing last few days,alot of pollen around 🙏

[@tessbushell5489]

I love 2 stroke Tuesday 😍

[@kingscum605]

Thing rips you have the best job man I gotta get up there I’m learning still I can’t build like that it sucks teaching yourself

[@dale5303]

You hit the description on the head. Ive had everything and im a honda guy, currently have 18 hondas but the one other bike i have is a 93 kdx200, nothing like em!! Great woods bike

[@thevtadventure1062]

Dude I’m still trying to find a like new late model KDX 200. This one brings back some memories! Just needs some half naked swimsuit model with some blonde puffy hair on it!!!

[@r4ndoms41t]

Takes me back. Although mine was an air cooled c3

[@jasonkennedy1670]

always loved these things, time I got one.

[@gregsleith1001]

I love my e2 kdx200. Best bike I’ve ever rode. It might not be the most powerful bike out there but I love showing off to guys one new husky’s and ktms on hill climbs and trails. I left mine mostly stock in appearance with what I’d consider tasteful and period correct. I don’t think I’ll ever sell it

[@dreyn7780]

When you finally realize It's just a motocross racing bike that is designed for endurance style riding, you might sell it. It's not designed for hill climbs. It doesn't work on trails. You'll have to approach kawasaki and request a hill climb bike and a trails bike. Endurance motocross racing bikes are designed for going round and round on motocross racing tracks .

[@243wayne1]

@@dreyn7780 The Kawasaki KDX200 is an enduro bike that was designed for enduro racing on trails. You sir, are a simpleton. I refer you to the channel "Kdx Kid" to watch "KDX200 Dialed In!"

[@Junior-fd8ux]

The manic mechanic is a genius no doubt but i have a huge spot in my heart for Ken O’Conner. Incredibly talented and a bike encyclopedia. He tells you like it is dosent sugar coat it but is honest and doesn’t up sell you.. my opinion just do whatever Ken says because he’s right. Iv got two cranks and a engine I need to drop off to him

[@mikeyerke3920]

You had me at KDX. ❤️ LOL

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Dream bike right there, If I remember right KDX was off road bike road legal, where as KMX was road legal off road, KDX was basically a motor cross bike with a number plate.

[@ericdebisz9458]

96 purple and green is killer. 8:44 God bless you my son

[@dragalochta4531]

One exactly the same just sold here on Scotland last week.🙂👍 nice machine .

[@jonahruntz9818]

Love to own this piece can’t wait til it’s posted

[@243wayne1]

I owned one of these in Red with White number plates. Beautiful machine. It was a ripper.

[@wldmike223]

I had a 1994 KDX200. It was a great woods bike.

[@lanceolson9366]

Clean KDX 👀🤑

[@ianmangham4570]

She's got the lot,sounds extra crispy, total CLASSIC just dripping in elegance ❤👊🙏🇬🇧⚡

[@leskobrandon538]

Love me some 2 Stroke Tuesdays!.. I can smell it all the way on the left coast!...

[@Redacted-Degen]

I had this exact model for about 15 years. Never had to do any work except change the clutch, maintain the wheels and chain.

[@Paradise_Arms]

Had a 92 and a 2005 both of those were fucking AWESOME bikes

[@randiemcdonald8210]

Beautiful my friend just did a kdx200 motor swap to his much lighter Husqvarna frame, reliable, cool supermoto👍

[@charlesshort4287]

What happened to the motor in the first place, for it to need a rebuild?

[@madmaxthemotomutt6464]

I just found one rebuilt and looks like it was done right! I really want it but I got to many bikes already!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

My Father always said if you want to go fast go Kawasaki.

[@isaacpulido9134]

Hot dang! You rip Kap'n.... Gettin it!

[@natanpierce495]

You are right about being ahead of their time. Notice even the tank goes into the frame, KTM's and CR's still had the tanks on the outside of the frames.

[@bownds9885]

My dad bought me this bike and it was my first bike :) sold it when I was about 17 in 2016. I didn’t know what I had, I wish I never let it go! I miss owning a 2 stroke

[@dannymatts1883]

Ye olde kdx N yammy IT owned th woods in northbfd when i was a kid. Best of th best woods rippers ever assembled. Braaappp

[@northerntoyota7584]

Finding a kdx in this shape is ultra rare. Now get an oem headlight and you’re all set.

[@tessbushell5489]

I had a kmx 200 and it was a multi tool for sure but didn’t rip like that mind,that thing is Sweeeeeeeeeeeet 👍🏻

[@oblivianation9759]

I just got a 06 and I love that bike! I think mine might be the best bike ever made.

[@foxbaggenstoss1960]

Probably one the best motorcycles ever made other than honda xr's

[@blancaaguilera1264]

Muy buena, en si las KDX siempre fueron un fierro es unas de las enduro de calle más puras q viene, al igual q la RMX 250 , también es muy similar, en yamaha lo más parecido son las WR 200 , en dos tiempos y en cuatro tiempos también en muy versátil,,, la DT 200 es prácticamente de calle , al igual q la KMX 125 es de calle , no es tan pura como su hermana KDX 200 , en otros países entró la KDX 220 Y KDX 250 , en mi país se vieron muy pocas , saludos de Argentina,,

[@eminrider6751]

Wow so beutifull👍🌹❤❤👌

[@steviegraham7194]

Thats a class example of a kdx 😍 I have a few of them including an original 86 one that I'm refreshing up.. needing a set of original 95/96 front forks for my 95 kdx200 if you have any? Keep er lit as they say in ireland .. Ken Snr 🏍💨💪👏 🇺🇸

[@royculleton6223]

Kawasaki lets the goodtimes roll!!

[@sburton223]

I have an 89 KDX and love it

[@jasons44]

This is all the Enduro needed for most

[@bobg1219]

Bike sounds killer!

[@dementedspirit1359]

I ride a mint all original except decals 2003 kdx 220R. Got it from a guy that had it stored dry. Great bikes, they aren’t perfect, but they do exactly what they were designed to do. My only complaint is it sits a little high, so I need to get a different spring and get the sag set. My original graphics “potato chipped” I just said Monday while watching another one of your videos that you never have a kdx.

[@BillCoxoutfit]

I need one!! that bike is SICK!!!! I remember going to get one new and I didn't have enough credit @15 yo. That sucked!

[@cndboy6646]

great bikes they are awesome

[@toddacton4400]

Sweet! Looks like mine

[@shaneburke1778]

I can't keep watching this!, the seller's remorse is killing me! 😭

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Ohh man I cannot believe you gave this up!

[@njmxjunkie3128]

And the 1996? Jesus man I’d have held that bike the rest of my life

[@njmxjunkie3128]

I sold my 2006 and I’ll regret it the rest of my life

[@njmxjunkie3128]

@The Trashman that was a long time ago….. very few left in good shape. Even less parts available, to me the parts availability effects the value unfortunately but these kdxs are still being raced against modern ktms and WINNING today.

[@shaneburke1778]

Don't be mistaken, that wasn't my bike! But these vids just make me miss all the bikes I've sold!, they went to a good home!, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have sellers remorse 🤷

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

I remember a review of one in a UK mag back in the early '90s. They extolled it as being the perfect displacement back then. It was the KMX 200 over there. I've seen a couple on CL ( D.C. ) recently for only a couple of thousand and in very good condition. I wish my wallet had been as good condition. lol. Otherwise these are real hard to find as no one wants to get rid of them.