How About A EC200 ????

[flybars]

I have a '03 ec250 and a '05 de300. Like both of them. I find that the 300 is so much easier to ride in steep, technical terrain. I am absolutely amazed at how well this bike can pull me up some of this stuff! At a crawl! It has been a life saver for me at 63 years young!

[andoman]

Is the 200 in a lighter, smaller 125 frame a la KTM?
I read through this thread and don't see where the 200 weight savings comes from.
Internal engine differences can't possibly account for the claimed 22 lb. difference. I doubt that errors in the "claimed" weights would account for it all, either.

I, too, am madly in love with the 300, but I'm looking at dramatically fewer cc's in my next bike just for the experience.

[GMP]

22lb difference is BS, a few lbs tops. Its basically the same bike as the 250/300, different crank and top end, trans, some other engine parts. Cases are internally different but externally the same, have to be to fit the frame. Spring rates may be a range lower, Clay would know that one.

[Rick]

Here is a test of the 99EC200 and XC250. It talks about the 200 having a lighter geat set, different primary gear as well.

[ACR Tom]

I bought a used 200 n it is the best enduro bike I have ever had ! I also have a KDX 220 2004 and a xr 250 1996 . Trials tires on the Xr studs on the Kdx ready for winter . But the gasser is nimble quick and plenty powerful for my 175 pound body . I rode some 300 n they are more bike than i would want . I would consider the 250 but the 200 is lots of fun !

[john r b]

Gentlemen, I would like to announce the addition of a new xc 200 to my paddock. i will be picking the unit up tomorrow morning (Sunday). Thanks all

Happy Hoildays
John

[Front Royalty]

Originally Posted by john r b

Gentlemen, I would like to announce the addition of a new xc 200 to my paddock. i will be picking the unit up tomorrow morning (Sunday). Thanks all

Happy Hoildays
John

Congrats! Let me know next time youre out at Taskers. Ive returned twice since we were there, so I may be able to keep up a little better

On a side note, how is your SmartCarb working out?

[fletchman45]

I think you will like the 200!!! I am trying a 300 this year but typically ride a 150 or 200 for the last several years. We shall see. Jay said rev lower and short shift. NOT I ride everything like a 125!! We will see how that works on the 300!! But yea I bet 5-8 pounds lighter tops. If they put that engine in a lightweight frame I would grab it! Husky uses the same frame for their 125 2 stroke and their 250 4 stroke.

[john r b]

Yes, It sure sounds like a 125. I've only had it running once. I will start the procedure later today. Fletchman along with others are right the frames are the same and it feels much lighter. The carb is not an air striker though. I'm curious if it is a 38mm as the spec sheet claims. There are other differences in the wiring harness, obviously diff. from the e-start. Such as the 200 has Hi and Low
beam headlight but does not turn off?? Also there seems to be a small white 4 pin connector behind the headlight that my trail tech plugs into.strange. There are 3 other unused connectors as well. I will try to post a photo later.

Hey Royalty, Lets go this up coming weekend.. I had to adjust the float bowl
a few times before i got it. Havn't had much time to ride after the adjustments
but boy does it sound great!!! Starts up no choke in 30 degrees.

[Front Royalty]

Originally Posted by john r b

Yes, It sure sounds like a 125. I've only had it running once. I will start the procedure later today. Fletchman along with others are right the frames are the same and it feels much lighter. The carb is not an air striker though. I'm curious if it is a 38mm as the spec sheet claims. There are other differences in the wiring harness, obviously diff. from the e-start. Such as the 200 has Hi and Low
beam headlight but does not turn off?? Also there seems to be a small white 4 pin connector behind the headlight that my trail tech plugs into.strange. There are 3 other unused connectors as well. I will try to post a photo later.

Hey Royalty, Lets go this up coming weekend.. I had to adjust the float bowl
a few times before i got it. Havn't had much time to ride after the adjustments
but boy does it sound great!!! Starts up no choke in 30 degrees.

Ok cool. Ill get out of the thread now.