In 2014, the battery and starter were improved. I'm still a four-stroke guy for moto, but the 200 is a lot of fun, and it could even be my favorite two-stroke motocrosser. I try to moto with friends and family once or twice a week, and I got to try the KTM at two different tracks and compare it with my 125. The 2003 year model 200s were upgraded with White Power USD[note 2] 48 mm forks increasing wheel travel to 300 mm. Cameron Heisser/5'10"/150 lb/Intermediate. We sent the 200 to the same dyno that measured our 125 SX, and it cranked out a little more than 38 horsepower. They rev fine for off-road motors but are too flat on top for motocross-style riding.
The 2008 200s changed from the 125 frame to a bigger frame similar to the 250, swing-arm and shock based on the 250SXF motocrosser and its own new sub-frame. The 200 SX presents the ideal supplement: it combines the handling of a 125cc motorcycle with the power potential of a 250. The bike received more resilient seat foam, a new front fender, an altered bottom triple-clamp, a better headlight (using a common H4 bulb) and new handguards. The KTM 200 consists of a series of two-stroke off-road enduro motorcycles made by KTM, the European, road legal 200 EXC, and the 200 XC-W for the US market being the last versions. It was built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first Penton KTM motorcycle. The bike handled really well and I felt I could throw it around like a 125, but at the same time it had a ton more usable power than a 125. I have fun on 125s, but I struggle with the power on technical tracks. Tom Wolf/5'10"/175 lb/NoviceEver since I heard KTM was coming out with a 200cc two-stroke motocross model, I've wanted to try it. 250 four-stroke motocross bike comparison, 2020 Glen Helen 2 EnduroCross Race Report, 2020 Glen Helen 1 EnduroCross Race Report, 2020 Fox Raceway National Motocross 250 Class Race Report, 2020 Fox Raceway National Motocross 450 Class Race Report, 2020 Off-Road Bikes—Jordan Graham’s Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. I suppose there is room for two KTMs in the family. As with the 125 SX, the bottoming resistance of the WP suspension is roughly equivalent to some of the KYB-equipped bikes, but the Showa bikes have an edge. Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Of course, it suits smaller riders, with its 125-ish springs and damping settings. I have a KX125 for playing on the motocross track and a KTM 525 E/XC for off-road riding. The 200 SX does have more torque and roll-on than a 125 SX, but the character of this power is more like a 125 than a fast 250. The 1997 KTM Jackpiner 200 LE was a limited production run of the first 200 cc KTM. The bike retained the older spring-type clutch providing a lighter lever action than other KTMs.
Powering through its 5-speed transmission truly is an exhilarating experience. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Good luck pulling off a start on a 125 against a gate loaded with 250 two-strokes and 450 four-strokes. The White Power rear shock and PDS[note 1] non-linkage suspension combine to provide 300 mm of wheel travel. developed by low-cost software development company. The shock was set perfectly for me, and I felt totally confident railing through the deep sand berms and uphill whoop section at I-5 MX. The 2001 model started to appear with semi-clear fuel tanks, however well into 2002 some continued to be delivered with orange tanks. It had plenty of power to handle any of the tracks. That means the 200 SX is up as much as 5 horsepower in the middle rpm area. All rights reserved. The suspension likes careful setup, but it can usually be dialed in pretty well. The 2000 EXC was upgraded to 43 mm inverted forks with 295 mm of wheel travel. That's equivalent to nine teeth on the rear sprocket.
KTM 150 SX Dirt Bike Specs incl Weight and Top Speed. The 200 SX will never be the bike for everyman, but for some it will clearly be the right tool for the job.Opinions, I pretty much fell in love with this KTM. The front axle was enlarged to 26 mm and hubs increased in diameter from 36 to 52 mm front and from 48 to 64 mm rear. Test Ride: 2004 KTM 200 SX - Dirt Rider.
The vet and senior markets are clearly big enough to support some made-for-the-class engine sizes. There are many riders who just play at the track and never or rarely race; the 200 is also perfect for them. It came with Penton blue plastics and a sticker attached to the front fender bearing John Penton's signature. A Bonnier Corporation Company. And it has the extra boost to make the big jumps doable.As the 200 runs so strongly, it is fortunate the brakes are as supremely strong as on the bigger KTMs.When KTM first came out with the 360, we were amazed that none of the manufacturers had made a small big-bore powerplant earlier. By editorial staff. The gear ratios are the same as on the close-ratio M/XC, but the 200 SX engine is more closely related to the 125 SX than to the 200 off-road version. The exhaust port is machined for precise power valve function, providing excellent overall power delivery. property of the respective owners. In this version sold from year 2016 , the dry weight is 53.0 kg (116.8 pounds) and it is equiped with a Single cylinder, two-stroke motor.
Look at photos. The KTM 200 was discontinued for the 2017 model year. [1] As a small bore enduro bike it is equipped with a wide-ratio gear box. The 125 is geared 13/50, but the 200 is geared 14/45! As a small bore enduro bike it is equipped with a wide-ratio gear box. The 2015 200s received KTM orange paint for the frame, Neken handlebars, black anodized rims, a new MAE speedometer and a new, lighter 3Ah battery.[6]. Bikez.com has been The initial punch was really good. The transmission was given a new, wider, more load-resistant 2nd gear and smoother shifting overall. This model is a championship winner. The KTM 125 SX is fitted with a robust 6-speed transmission. In 2005, the seat height was 925 mm and the handlebars were supplied by Renthal. Many riders in those classes love the light weight and frantic manners of 125cc bikes but race in age classes filled with ultra-fast 450cc four-strokes. Inspect technical data. [2] A year later the first production KTM 200 MXC was fitted with Marzocchi 45 forks and the trademark orange plastics. Unlike most 125s, the 200 will effortlessly pull second gear off the concrete gate then rows through the gears hard with no hesitation at any shift. I figured the 200 just might be the bike for me. When the throttle is wide open, there is no way to mistake the 200 SX for any 125--stock or modified.We asked KTM how much more horsepower the 200 made, and the engineers were pretty matter-of-fact: It makes a little more peak power than the 125 but has more torque. Starting in 2013 all 200's came with electric start.
It isn't that 200cc dirt bikes are uncommon, but this is an SX, KTM's full-blown motocross model. Basically, the 200 turns well, is fairly stable and has few real warts as far as handling goes. The serious torque starts later in the rpm range than with the 200 E/XC or 250 SX, but the power builds pretty rapidly with rpm. It should come as no surprise that a KTM comes in at number one, but of all the KTM 450 bikes out there, it’s the KTM 450 SX-F that steals the show.
We feel the same about the 200.
In 2006, the US version of the 200 EXC was rebranded the 200 XC-W. For 2007, the carburetor was changed from 38 to 36 mm and had some internal changes to the suspension. And that was with a 200-pound rider aboard!The Rest, It should come as no surprise that the chassis the 200 shares with the 125 feels much the same on the track. KTM rider Ryan Dungey once piloted this model into Motocross history when he won the championship on it back in 2012, and continued the feat again and again in 2015, … The only other internal engine change between 2003 and 2004 is a new power-valve governor.The 200 E/XC models Dirt Rider has tested have had a meaty hit in the lower one-third of the rpm range that can be hard to control in slippery situations. That prompted a closer look at the specs for both bikes. Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are the exclusive I don't race much, so the fact that the KTM has no class doesn't affect me, and if I did race, it would be in the vet class, where the 200 is perfectly legal.
925 mm (36.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. It has the SX-style power valve and motocross-oriented porting. It was inspired by the 175 cc Penton Jackpiner, named for the Michigan Jack Pine Endurance Run.
The 2004 got a new tank, seat and air box and the new one piece rear fender. In addition, the engine uses a lighter SX ignition flywheel, but to smooth the 200's powerful midhit, the flywheel is the same one KTM 380 SX models came with! Below is the information on the 2007 KTM SX 144. Compare with any other bike. Buying a bike starts at Bikez Get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this KTM. 675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Rear wheel travel was also increased to 325 mm. It cornered well also, and it seemed as if it would go exactly where I wanted it. The wheels came with CNC-machined hubs, Excel brand rims, zinc/nickel-coated spokes and aluminum spoke nipples. A Trip Master digital speedometer was added. The motor was given a new crank shaft, reconfigured transfer ports and the paper head gasket was replaced with a silicone o-ring. But at least those bikes all fall within the parameters for the Open class; they just aren't common, traditional, "normal" sizes. The cylinder on the KTM 250 SX has a bore of 66.4 mm and is fitted with a Twin-Valve powervalve system. Where the 125 sometimes runs out of steam on the face of a jump, the 200 rarely does. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of and a maximum torque of . Let's just say this bike has a shot at a start against bigger bikes.With giant power in a 125cc size and weight package, the 200 SX isn't the ideal machine for every rider, but for those who love small, light and powerful motorcycles, this bike will install a permanent grin on your face.Motor Time, Since this bike is in most respects a bored-and-stroked KTM 125 SX, the chassis isn't new, but the motor is. The 200 attempts to combine the agility of a 125 cc class motorcycle with the power of a 250 cc. Read the riders' comments at the bike's discussion group.And check out the bike's reliability, repair costs, etc. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The hydraulic clutch was fitted with a flexible steel hose. Copyright © 2020 Dirt Rider. The replacement in the lineup is considered to be the 143.99 cc KTM 150 XC-W. "BACK IN THE DAY:REBIRTH OF THE JACKPINER", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KTM_200&oldid=952502109, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Kokusan contactless, electronic, digital ignition timing adjustment, Front: WP USD 48mm x 300 mm (12 in) travel; fully adjustable, This page was last edited on 22 April 2020, at 15:42.
It's 143cc engine and light weight give the KTM 150 SX a top speed of 73MPH in stock condition.