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ok ok ok it sounds dumb...but im not aloud to upgrade to a 250/450....im a hardcore athlete and i cant get hurt. ive been riding a cr125 forever! should i get a ktm 200sx or 250f? $3000 budget. need as much detail as possible

thanks,
kevin

Can you even find a 250F for $3000? I think you can get more for your money if you try looking for a 200sx. I dont think that you will be able to find a nice, kept up 250F for around $3000. I may be wrong though. Do you ride trails or track? the 200 would be good for both in my opinion. I would personally look for a 200sx becuase it is a two stroke and I prefere them over four strokes.

yeh all my friends ride 250s and 450s and i ride track/desert and if i were to get a 200sx should i get the 03' or the 04' i heard the 03' was better i could be wrong though  

i really dont think you would have a problem with any bike; thank to the handy variable speed selector located on the right hand side of the handlebar. but what ever you wish. i would get the 250F becuase thats what i have. i love it. a 200sx may not be enough for you. $3000 is not enough. you may want to wait and save up for a year or 2.

im 17 yrs old 6'2 190 pds. and ive been riding the cr125 for 3 years and i want to get the most power as possible without having to get a 250/450...i dont know...whatevers better  

well you could look at a 250F. (SX) but thats pretty much it.

so u would recommend a 250sxf over a 200sx? is their a big difference between the 2?  

um.......until you factor in the 2 stroke 4 stroke thing...not really. the 200 may be a bit slower and a little better in the low low range. the 250F has a better top end and will pull harder from mid to top and then to the tippy top. ill get more on the differences for you in a min.

go to www.ktmusa.com

this is for a SX 250F.

	Engine Type single cylinder, 4-stroke   Displacement (cc) 249.5 cc   Bore / stroke (mm) 76 / 55 (2.99 / 2.17")   Compression ratio 12.8 : 1   Starter kick starter   Transmission 6 gears   Carburetor Keihin MX FCR 39   Control 4 V / DOHC with finger levers   Lubrication pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps   Transmission lubrication -   Engine oil 1.2l Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W-50   Primary ratio 22 : 68   Final drive 13 : 48   Cooling liquid cooled   Clutch wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically   Ignition Kokusan digital 4K-3A
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Chassis
	Frame central double-cradle-type 25 CrMo4   Subframe aluminum 7020   Handlebar Renthal Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87")   Front suspension WP-USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")   Rear suspension WP-PDS shock absorber   Suspension travel front/rear 300 / 335 mm (11.81/13.19")   Front / rear brakes disc brakes 260 / 220 mm   Front / rear rims 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 19"   Front / rear tires 80/100-21"; 100/90-19"

this is for a 200.

200 XC MODELSOFFROAD
	When it comes to the crunch, the 200 XC provides riders with good handling, excellent class torque and strong performance - and the tougher the trail, the more the bike likes it. Zoom in
Engine
	Engine single cylinder, 2-stroke   Displacement (cc) 193   Bore / stroke (mm) 64 / 60 (2.52 / 2.36")   Compression ratio -   Starter / Battery kick-starter   Transmission 6 gears   Carburetor Keihin PWK 38 AG   Control TVC power valve   Lubrication mixture oil lubrication 1:40   Transmission lubrication 0.7 l Motorex Top Speed 15W / 50   Engine lubrication -   Primary ratio 23 : 73   Final drive 14 :42 (14 : 48)   Cooling liquid cooled   Clutch wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically   Ignition Kokusan digital 2K-3
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Chassis
	Frame central double-cradle-type 25 CrMo4   Subframe aluminium 7020   Handlebar Magura aluminium Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87")   Front suspension WP-USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")   Rear suspension WP-PDS-shock absorber   Suspension travel front/rear 300 / 335 mm (11.81/13.19")   Front / Rear brakes disc brakes 260 / 220 mm (10.24/8.66")   Front / rear rims 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18"   Front / rear tires 90/90-21"; 120/90-18"   Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"   Main silencer aluminum   Steering head angle 63°   Wheelbase 1471±10 mm   Ground clearance (unloaded) 390 mm (15.35")   Seat height 925 mm (36.42")   Fuel capacity approx. 8.5 litres (2.25 gal)   Weight (ready to race, no fuel) approx. 99.8 kg (220.1 lbs)

I think that 200SX looks sick. But that is the 2006 model right? Are you planning on racing or just riding mx? If you are just going to be riding mx, I woudl go with the 200SX because it would still be a good trail bike as well as an mx bike. The 200 is only 50 cc from a 250, so I think that the 200 would run pretty close with a 250F if you know how to ride. Also the 200 is more in your price range.

hey yeh thts awesome thanks alot  

yeh ive been riding for about 6 years i ride track/desert both bikes seem pretty good..itll be a tough decesion  

Also remember that the 200SX is going to have less maintenace than the 250F. Dont forget about that.