DT 200 riding impressions

[CRrider]

Anyone ever owned one of these? If yes, what's it like? How's it compare to, say, a '96 RM 250 (I know it's nowhere near as fast but for the sake of comparison)? I currently have a 1986 Yamaha TT350 as a beater streeter off-roader, but have seen a DT200 in the paper alot lately. I'm thinking it will have a fair bit more stank than my TT, which is the only reason I would buy it, but if I'm to buy it I can't ride it to find out (too much snow for the next 2 months). Enlighten me please, somebody. Thank you.

[CRrider]

Is that a no?

[1989kx125]

is that a two stoke twin or single?

[Satch0922]

Not sure you can compare this to an RM250

[1989kx125]

yep not really a fair comparison

[CRrider]

Originally Posted by 1989kx125

yep not really a fair comparison

Clearly. That was just food for thought. This is a beater bike I'm looking at here. Being a two stroke 200, I would expect it to have some gumption. Anyone who has owned one before could say. That is what I would like to know, from someone who can say from experience. My beater right now is decent, but of course, I want more power.

[1989kx125]

it would be great as a beater. probaly last forever too. i wouldn't think it has that much more power though. sounds like a goo deal

[Spitfire]

If I'm not mistaken, those DT 200's (older ones anyway) can haul arse if in good condition, PLENTY of power.

[Aus_Rider_22]

Originally Posted by Spitfire

If I'm not mistaken, those DT 200's (older ones anyway) can haul arse if in good condition, PLENTY of power.

That was what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure if it was true.

I believe they have a distinct powerband and are not restricted as much as the newer ones.

[Aus_Rider_22]

Btw, I don't know if this will help much but I used to have 1988 DT175 and it was a good bike. Enough power to get around good, but not enough to reaally get into trouble.

It was really trouble-free as well. Just keep oil up to it, (check it after every couple of rides) and clean filter every so often and your good to go!

[peterbilt]

I've had a 1990 for years, one of the best bikes I've ever had. I trail ride with my cousin's 90 kx 125 and have no trouble keeping up. I almost bought a xr500 to replace it until I rode them back to back. The honda was a tank I'll take my dt any day. A good dt will eat an xt 350 for lunch on the trail or the road. Mine tops out at 145 km/h on pavement bonestock with dot knobs. Have fun.

[1989kx125]

Originally Posted by peterbilt

I've had a 1990 for years, one of the best bikes I've ever had. I trail ride with my cousin's 90 kx 125 and have no trouble keeping up. I almost bought a xr500 to replace it until I rode them back to back. The honda was a tank I'll take my dt any day. A good dt will eat an xt 350 for lunch on the trail or the road. Mine tops out at 145 km/h on pavement bonestock with dot knobs. Have fun.

thats 90mph thats a fast 200cc

[Aus_Rider_22]

Originally Posted by peterbilt

I've had a 1990 for years, one of the best bikes I've ever had. I trail ride with my cousin's 90 kx 125 and have no trouble keeping up. I almost bought a xr500 to replace it until I rode them back to back. The honda was a tank I'll take my dt any day. A good dt will eat an xt 350 for lunch on the trail or the road. Mine tops out at 145 km/h on pavement bonestock with dot knobs. Have fun.

Yep, I fully believe that.

My neighbour with a 1989 (?) DT200 had his at 140km/h on our dirt road last week with a little bit left but he had to back off as it was the end of the road!

[1989kx125]

thats a sweet bike what do they go for?