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Originally Posted by gasgastrials
As an mid fifty year old bk [before kids] expert trials rider, I need advice from the 'big bike' crowd... concerning the popularity of the 200.
I think I want one, but after learning it's basically the same bike as a 250, as opposed to the 125 based KTM, why not just get a 250?
As previously stated, I'm [getting] old, 5'9", less than 170 geared up, ride PNW woods, the tighter and more technical the better, and think I probably have throttle and clutch control down to at least an acceptable level.
SO, thanks in advance for any opinions offered, and hope to see ya out there!
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If you use the weight argument, why not get the 300, its pretty much the same weight as the 200 and 250?
Main difference is how they put the power down, the 200 is a lot more forgiving to ride for a long time, the torque is much less abrupt and power comes on smoother than the bigger bikes. It needs to be ridden relatively aggressively to get the best out of the engine, and you need to pay slightly more attention to what gear you're in, but its not down on power by any means.