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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KDX200
|name            = Kawasaki KDX200
|photo= 1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-4.jpg
|image            =  
|aka              = KDX 200
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1983 - 2006
|production      = 89-06
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KDX175]]
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Enduro
|class            =  
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|engine          = 200
|bore_stroke      = 66.0mm x 58.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 7.9:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 87 mph (140 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8000RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =  
|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[mikuni]]
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = cdi
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|80/100-21}} '89-06
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BR8ES}} '89-06
|battery          = {{battery|BR8ES}} '89-06
|battery          =  
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|frame            =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|suspension      =  
Clutch: wet plate <br>
|brakes          =  
 
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/100-18}} '89-06
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|520-110}} '89-06
|suspension      =Front: conventional <br>
|rake_trail      =  
Rear: gas powered mono shock
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|80/90-21}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|100/100-18}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        = 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
|dry_weight      =  
|length          = 83.5 inches (2121 mm)
|wet_weight      =  
|width            = 35.0 inches (889 mm)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          = 48.39 inches (1229 mm)
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      = 36.18 inches (919 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      = 222.67 pounds (101.0 Kg)
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 101.0 kg
|related          =  
|fuel_capacity    = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
|competition      =  
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 10.00 liters/100 km (10.0 km/l or 23.52 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki KDX220]], [[Kawasaki KX125]]<br />[[Kawasaki KLX300A]]
|competition      = [[Yamaha WR200]]
|manuals          = [[:File:Kawasaki KDX200 1989-1994 Service Manual.pdf]]
|final_drive= {{chain|520x110}} ‘89-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket= 13T ‘89-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket= 47T ‘89-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''[[Kawasaki]] KDX200''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1983 and 2006. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 8000 RPM. 
The '''Kawasaki KDX200''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1989 to 2006.
 
 
==Intro==
The KDX 200 is a race-capable trailbike that's perfect for the rider who wants a two-stroke that's as reliable as they get. You almost can't do off-road any cheaper than with a well-maintained KDX. It was introduced in 1983 after revisions to the preceding KDX175. It has been a long-standing model in Kawasaki's lineup, having been introduced in the early 1980s, seeing several revisions along the way up to the end of its production in 2006.
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 58.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 200.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 80/90-21 front [[tire]] and a 100/100-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  conventional while the rear was equipped with a gas powered mono shock. The KDX200 was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 222.67 pounds (101.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long. 
 
 


[[Image:kdx200.jpg|400px]][[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KDX200c.jpg|400px]][[Image:NV13196_1.jpg|400px]][[Image:k_05_kdx200h_st_2_800.jpg|400px]][[Image:kdx200.jpg|400px]][[Image:k_05_kdx200h_st_1_800.jpg|400px]][[Image:kawasaki_kdx200250_07.jpg|400px]]


==1986==
==1986==
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[[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-5.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-6.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-7.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-8.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green]]
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-4.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-5.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-6.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-7.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
File:1986-Kawasaki-KDX200-Green-1251-8.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KDX200 in Lime Green
</gallery>
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Kawasaki gave the 200 a major makeover, again borrowing much from the [[Kawasaki KX125|KX125 motocross bike]]. It kept its [[air-cooled]] cylinder but got a power valve, which was called the [[Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System]] or KIPS. The bike had a front disc brake, but a drum brake in the rear. The rear suspension still had a rocker arm on top. These were glory days for the KDX. Kawasaki was alone in the 200 class and virtually alone as a Japanese company offering a two-stroke enduro bike. The price was $1899. <ref>{{cite web
| url = https://dirtbikemagazine.com/the-life-times-of-the-kawasaki-kdx200/
| title = THE LIFE & TIMES OF THE KAWASAKI KDX200
| accessdate = 2019-05-22}}</ref>
==1987==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1987-kawasaki-kdx200-0.jpg|1987 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1987-kawasaki-kdx200-1.jpg|1987 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1987-kawasaki-kdx200-2.jpg|1987 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1987-kawasaki-kdx200-3.jpg|1987 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1987-kawasaki-kdx200-4.jpg|1987 Kawasaki KDX200
</gallery>
==1989==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1989-kawasaki-kdx200-0.jpg|1989 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1989-kawasaki-kdx200-1.jpg|1989 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1989-kawasaki-kdx200-2.jpg|1989 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1989-kawasaki-kdx200-3.jpg|1989 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1989-kawasaki-kdx200-4.jpg|1989 Kawasaki KDX200
</gallery>
This was the biggest redesign in the long history of the 200. The bike became larger, faster and heavier, which was well received by some, but alienated the beginners who loved the old bike. The motor finally took its own path, diverging from the KX125 of the day. It got liquid cooling and a heavier crank. The frame was based on the [[Kawasaki KX125|1987 KX125]], which had modern-style linkage. The tank capacity was an impressive 3.3 gallons, which added to the bike’s mass. It tipped the scales at 232 pounds without fuel—8 pounds heavier than its previous year.


==1991==


The KDX was a hit, but it was under fire. Yamaha and Suzuki had 250cc two-strokes, so Kawasaki introduced the [[Kawasaki KDX250|KDX250]] to take the pressure off the 200 as a first-line enduro winner. But one thing didn’t go according to plan; almost everyone liked the 200 better than the 250.
1995: Kawasaki dropped the 250 and brought the 200 up to date with a new chassis and a new look. This is the form that the KDX would keep for the rest of its days—gone were the bulky tank and fat bodywork. The 1995 model got a perimeter frame and big changes to the suspension. The motor was unchanged for the most part. By this time, the 200 was being measured against more effective competition and clearly needed more motor to maintain its role as an eastern enduro contender. It did, however, regain some of its following among beginners.


==1997==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1997-kawasaki-kdx200-0.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1997-kawasaki-kdx200-1.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1997-kawasaki-kdx200-2.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1997-kawasaki-kdx200-3.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KDX200
File:1997-kawasaki-kdx200-4.jpg|1997 Kawasaki KDX200
</gallery>
After failing to get buyers excited about the KDX250, Kawasaki tentatively stuck its big toe back into the bigger-than-a-200 class by offering a [[Kawasaki KDX220|KDX220]], in addition to the 200. It had a bigger bore and a smaller carb in an effort to gain torque. The 220 was priced $250 higher than the 200 at $4549. It sold in decent numbers and coexisted with the 200 until both machines were dropped in ’06 due to the coming of more stringent federal emission standards.


==2000==
==2000==
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[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-4.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-5.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green]]
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-4.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
File:2000-Kawasaki-KDX200-H6-Green-495-5.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki KDX200-H6 in Green
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==1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:kawasaki-kdx200-1983-2006-4.jpg|600px|1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200
File:kawasaki-kdx200-1983-2006-3.jpg|600px|1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200
File:kawasaki-kdx200-1983-2006-2.jpg|600px|1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200
File:kawasaki-kdx200-1983-2006-1.jpg|600px|1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200
File:kawasaki-kdx200-1983-2006-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 2006 Kawasaki KDX 200
File:kdx200.jpg
File:2006-Kawasaki-KDX200c.jpg
File:NV13196_1.jpg
File:k_05_kdx200h_st_2_800.jpg
File:kdx200.jpg
File:k_05_kdx200h_st_1_800.jpg
File:kawasaki_kdx200250_07.jpg
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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/yee-dam-hung-sum#kawasaki-kdx200 Yee dam hung sum]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/out-on-bail#kawasaki-kdx200 Out on Bail]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hot-moves#kawasaki-kdx200 Hot Moves]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/guns-girls-and-gambling#kawasaki-kdx200 Guns, Girls and Gambling]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/command-5#kawasaki-kdx200 Command 5]
==References==
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[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KDX200]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KDX200]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:200cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:200cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:200cc 2-stroke motorcycles]]
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[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]]
[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]]
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