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2012 KDX200

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Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

I posted it in the general forum, then thought it more appropriate here..


Service Kawasaki 2012 KDX200AF

216 pounds, (all ready ,except fuel)
















Posted by: craig_enid---------------------

CR500AF is $10,500, wonder what the tag will be for this one?


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

The KX500AF is 12,499..

keep in mind a KX500 engine assembled new from parts is 6K
and the 250F bike to modify is 6K.
add in the other parts and labor needed to convert a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke and you easily have a 12K bike, even after we sell the 250F engine out.

All the parts for the engine in any of our bikes are ordered individually from the OEMS and hand assembled in our shop, and Both Honda and Kawasaki parts add up.

It is not an inexpensive way to build a motorcycle,but if the OEMS drop a beloved model, it really is the only way to bring it back as a new motorcyle,and in a new chassis an improved one.

The KDX200AF and KDX220AF
wil run about the same as the 2012 KX500AF and 2012 KX250AF bikes,
the parts are roughly the same price to build this model.


Posted by: sr5bidder---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by AJ Waggoner
The KX500AF is 12,499..

keep in mind a KX500 engine assembled new from parts is 6K
and the 250F bike to modify is 6K.
add in the other parts and labor needed to convert a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke and you easily have a 12K bike, even after we sell the 250F engine out.

All the parts for the engine in any of our bikes are ordered individually from the OEMS and hand assembled in our shop, and Both Honda and Kawasaki parts add up.

It is not an inexpensive way to build a motorcycle,but if the OEMS drop a beloved model, it really is the only way to bring it back as a new motorcyle,and in a new chassis an improved one.

The KDX200AF and KDX220AF
wil run about the same as the 2012 KX500AF and 2012 KX250AF bikes,
the parts are roughly the same price to build this model.


wow thats alot of money..have you ever thought to put your efforts towards producing a decent dual sport that can be tagged in all states


Posted by: ericmiles---------------------

Wow...looks great.
It is kind of crazy that Kawasaki dropped such a reliable selling model from their lineup. Hey you guys over in Japan...build us this bike and it will sell.


Posted by: sr5bidder---------------------

if Kawaasaki did build it it would probably have a price tag of about $7,500


Posted by: mudpack---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by AJ Waggoner
add in the other parts and labor needed to convert a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke and....


Who does this?

That Service KDX200 is flat sweet.


Posted by: sr5bidder---------------------

if the specs are right that af is only 8 lbs lighter than a stock kdx...take the oem pipe and silencer of and replace with an fmf and it would be about the same if not lighter.

I wonder how much range is given up with the small tank on the AF?

it does look sweet though


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by sr5bidder
if the specs are right that af is only 8 lbs lighter than a stock kdx...take the oem pipe and silencer of and replace with an fmf and it would be about the same if not lighter.

I wonder how much range is given up with the small tank on the AF?

it does look sweet though



Well ,i do hope someone weighs a stock KDX200 ready to ride, as I really have a hard time believing the Kawaski original specs.OEMs are known to twist numbers a bit ..
I've owned a KDX 200, great bike, but one thing it was not, is light.

The big impressions it made where the great engine,
and the very heavy and hinged feel(but thats just me)
*shrugs*


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by mudpack
Who does this?

That Service KDX200 is flat sweet.


we do?
Here at Service Kawasaki..


Posted by: ericmiles---------------------

AJ...What is your URL? Where are y'all located? Is it servicehonda.com?


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by ericmiles
AJ...What is your URL? Where are y'all located? Is it servicehonda.com?



yes its

www.servicehonda.com



Here is the page for the KDX 200AF

http://www.servicehonda.com/kawasak...models/kdx200af


Posted by: duncanstives---------------------

Love my kdx and plan to keep it forever but my next addition to the fleets definitely gonna be a kx500... I have read all about the Service Honda ones and would love one but it's 10x as much as what I'll pay for a decent running regular old used one... So I'll stick with the old used one for now. Planning on plating it. Out where i live the DMV folks don't know that two strokes are not allowed to be registered for street use... LOL

Pretty sweet to know that if i ever get the urge to buy a new bike I'll still be able to pick up an awesome two stroke though... Keep up the good work!


Posted by: _JOE_---------------------

There were lots of 2 stroke street bikes in the 70s/80s.....I don't think simply being 2 stroke would prevent you from registering a bike. There's a few plated 2 stroke mx bikes here, it would be awesome if the Service bikes could be made street legal. 500AF/SM?


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by _JOE_
There were lots of 2 stroke street bikes in the 70s/80s.....I don't think simply being 2 stroke would prevent you from registering a bike. There's a few plated 2 stroke mx bikes here, it would be awesome if the Service bikes could be made street legal. 500AF/SM?


it depends on the state,

I had a CR500AF ,super motard plated and street registered for a few years, until it got stolen..

I havnt super motarded out any of my personal bikes since then,but it was a true blast!


Posted by: dirt bike dave---------------------

I've plated a KDX200 and a KDX250 in California, and know a few guys with plates on their KTM300's.

Did many dual sport runs, freestyle as well as orgainzed rides on KDXs. Not optimum for the highway, but lots of fun in the dirt.

When I converted mine, it was 100% legal to do and the exact same process as converting an XR250.

The laws here changed a few years ago, though.


Posted by: mudpack---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by AJ Waggoner
we do?
Here at Service Kawasaki..

No....I mean convert a 4 stroke engine to a 2 stroke:

"Originally Posted by AJ Waggoner
add in the other parts and labor needed to convert a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke and.... "


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by mudpack
No....I mean convert a 4 stroke engine to a 2 stroke:

"Originally Posted by AJ Waggoner
add in the other parts and labor needed to convert a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke and.... "


I dint say engine actually?

Ok, is this more technically correct?

Convert a 4 stroke motorcycle, into a two stroke motorcycle



engines are replacable afterall


Posted by: mudpack---------------------

Is putting a KDX200 engine in a KX250F chassis converting a 2 stroke to a 4 stroke, converting a 4 stroke to a 2-stroke...or neither?

My vote is for "neither".
An engine swap is not a "conversion", in my book.

I guess it comes down to: is a motorcycle the engine, or is it the chassis? In a car/truck, it's the chassis. In a bike, you could say it's the engine. Again, not a conversion, but a swap. Nit-picking, I know....

Regardless, I'd like to have that bike!!!!!


Posted by: AJ Waggoner---------------------

lol

Well in the simplest form-

If a random person asks me if a 2012 KX250F is a 4 stroke motorcycle..
I'd answer- yes absolutely.


If they asked me if a Service Kawasaki KDX200AF was a 2 stroke motorcycle -
I'd answer - yes absolutely.


Posted by: mudpack---------------------

I agree.


Posted by: 2morestrokes---------------------

All I can say is WOW, that is the sexiest Kawi I have ever seen, and knowing the bulletproofness of that motor and tranny, i've got a woody.


Posted by: Mark Clay---------------------

How will the title read if you purchase one Off Road use only?


Posted by: jarin12ga---------------------

It's really sweet bike,but for 10K you can build your own cheaper to however you want it!!!Is the shocks the same in this bike or are they worked out over stock?



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