Quick links. KDX rider size? Got questions? We got answers I recently bought one, and it feels good to me, but I am 6'2", lbs and when I talk to people about having a KDX, they tend to look kinda funny at me.
I don't think it is too small, but am curious about the other riders out there. Post by rbates9 » am Jul 16 I am about 6' and about to lbs. I think it fits good. A lot of the guys on here are over 6' and lbs. Post by Fletch » am Jul 16 we'll I haven't ridden mine much but I'm 6"4 lbs and I have a 89 I'm thinking once I get more seat time cylinder being replated I will opt for some Jimmy Button bend bars or some rox risers.
I'll also have to find some springs for the soft forks on the e series I have as I'm sure you will have to do too. Other than that I think the fit feels good, but honestly I need more seat time. Post by homefront » am Jul 16 5'9", 32" inseam, 35" sleeve, lbs Post by SS » am Jul 16 5'8", lbs.
I love the fit of my E-series. Wibbens » am Jul 16 6' 2" lbs nekkid Probably - in gear. This member tends to use sarcasm as a regular form of communication. If a post seems offensive, before you panic and fly off the handle, re-read the post and imagine it being said with a sideways grin. Post by Julien D » am Jul 16 lol. Reflecting its moderate pound curb weight, the feels distinctly light and nimble, traits accentuated by its steepish Inveterate sand dwellers may complain about the Kawasaki's slightly twitchy deep-sand habits, but the KDX handles high-speed straight-line fireroad work without nervousness.
The new power Kawasaki's engine revisions have produced in the KDX will open the eyes of big-cube fanatics that believe life doesn't exist below cc. Riders accustomed to wringing out small-displacement bikes will be tempted to keep the in the high-rpm mode where it responds best. Urge builds smoothly as engine speed increases, and obstacle-dodging power wheelies come with the ease of a thought. The new , however, also settles down and grunts at basement-level engine speeds.
Even though the recalibrated first gear seems like the natural choice, second gear often works better for picking a path through nasty terrain—for instance a walking-speed traverse through streambeds filled with basketball-sized rocks; credit the extra flywheel effect and KIPS-added torque for your ease of travel.
The new clutch also proved its worth; repeated slipping and other forms of abuse never fazed the KDX during the course of testing. Top it all off with this: All of the 's improvements come at a bargain-basement price. Serious enduro riders and play riders of all persuasions will be hard-pressed to find a better off-road mount, and no amount of searching will uncover a better per-dollar value for tackling tough terrain. Source Cycle Home Manufacturer Contact. Contact Terms of Use Policy Links.
Make Model. Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve. Bore x Stroke. Cooling System. Air cooled. Compression Ratio. Keihin PWK The frame was based on the KX , which had modern-style linkage.
The tank capacity was an impressive 3. It tipped the scales at pounds without fuel—8 pounds heavier than its previous year. The KDX was a hit, but it was under fire. Yamaha and Suzuki had cc two-strokes, so Kawasaki introduced the KDX to take the pressure off the as a first-line enduro winner.
This is the form that the KDX would keep for the rest of its days—gone were the bulky tank and fat bodywork. The model got a perimeter frame and big changes to the suspension. The motor was unchanged for the most part. By this time, the was being measured against more effective competition and clearly needed more motor to maintain its role as an eastern enduro contender. It did, however, regain some of its following among beginners.
After failing to get buyers excited about the KDX, Kawasaki tentatively stuck its big toe back into the bigger-than-a class by offering a KDX , in addition to the It had a bigger bore and a smaller carb in an effort to gain torque. Western Power Sports. Retrieved on This motorcycle , scooter , or moped -related article is a stub. You can help Cycle Chaos by expanding it.
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