12/13 200 review??

[hamilton]

Not sure I know the difference flywheel weight I guess? Wires exit at 10 oclock, I can tell you for a fact they picked the right one!

[GMP]

Thats the 2K-2, much better for a 200 and a 250 IMO. My 250 also came with one.

[Jakobi]

How would you describe the difference between the 2K2 and 2K3 Glenn?

[Nhuskys]

The '12 200 I rode was very nice. The first time I rode it was in grass track and warmer temps. It was a little fat stock, so I can see Hamilton leaning the clip.

The dealer let me ride it again in technical single track and had leaned the jetting out. The temps I rode in were 30F colder and he went too far jetting wise and it hurt the performance. My '09 WR165 Husky could out run it everywhere, but I'm sure correct jetting would turn the table.

The suspension didn't work well in technical, rooty, rocky stuff, but I'm 180 without gear and beyond the stock spring rates. A guy with a '12 300 told me that correct springs for your weight, transforms the suspension without a revalve.

Much nicer than a KTM 200.

[GMP]

Its simple, it revs and responds to the clutch quicker and has a more aggressive feel. You can also fine tune it with the spin on weights. The "3" just gives the bike a bit too much of a lazy feel, good in the real slick technical stuff but not elsewhere, especially on a 200. Also note that the '12 has a full circle 10 - 12 oz weight behind the primary pinion(from 8 oz eccentric), so the end result is not like a stock YZ. This is JMO.

The 200 might have lighter springs than the 250/300, as I'm just under 180 and the stock springs on the 250 are not bad. Only on the MX sections do think of heavier springs.

[fletchman45]

Originally Posted by GMP

Its simple, it revs and responds to the clutch quicker and has a more aggressive feel. You can also fine tune it with the spin on weights. The "3" just gives the bike a bit too much of a lazy feel, good in the real slick technical stuff but not elsewhere, especially on a 200. Also note that the '12 has a full circle 10 - 12 oz weight behind the primary pinion(from 8 oz eccentric), so the end result is not like a stock YZ. This is JMO.

The 200 might have lighter springs than the 250/300, as I'm just under 180 and the stock springs on the 250 are not bad. Only on the MX sections do think of heavier springs.

I was told the 200 250 and 300 ALL have the same spring rates for 12 and above. I am not sure if true or not but was told by a dealer.

[Jakobi]

I hear you Glenn. I only asked as I had to ride an old 98 RMX250 up a hill the other week and it just seemed to snap through the revs so much faster. It took much more clutch control to keep it in the lower chugging rev range where mine seemed to feel much smoother. Still torquey and would still pull a gear high. It just felt a lot tamer until I got it up in the rev range. To be honest it felt like I was cheating.

[GMP]

Well like I said, its not like a YZ motocrosser, but it does snap and hit a little harder. I prefer it for racing, especially where traction is good. Adding a 14 oz weight will get you plenty of inertia without making it feel lazy. There is no right or wrong, its a preference thing based on terrain, use, and skill.

[Jakobi]

It sure sounds like what I'm after for the 250. Good thing to check before I pull the trigger on a 200. There is no way I'd want one with a 2k3.

[robszombie]

I've a '12 250 e-start. Steering lock is limited, brake pedal - I've broken 2 (might just be me though!), seat bolt does come loose & the contacts on the e-start have to be kept clean & greased. Suspension is nearly there, still a bit stiff for me (Sachs forks & shock), otherwise the engine's great, magura clutch lovely & light, front brakes are superb, it's a great bike overall, it just needs to be set up for the individual, as with most.

Regards,
Robin.