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Wondering of the Honda XR200 is a good dirt bike for you? Whether you’re a beginner or want to upgrade to a full size dirt bike for adults, you’re in the right place!
In this dirt bike review of the XR200R, I’m going to show you:
-What kind of off-road motorcycle this is
-Why it may be the best or worst dirt bike for you
-What to expect when buying and owning one
Here’s the full article review on my website:
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Are you a beginner but need an electric start? Check out my video on the CRF230F (the newer version of the XR200) here: https://youtu.be/oZ3ByuY8TyA
I have an 87 model in great shape. I put gold valves in the front forks and now the front matches the rear in performance. The absolute most fun I've ever had on a dirtbike! No need for electric start. Easy to start. I moved down to this bike from a yz400-450f. Does great in singe track. Just a blast.
I will forever say the XR200 was/is the best all around trail bike ever. You hit the nail on the head that it’s light enough to throw around, has decent power for its size, and VERY easy to maintain/work on. I’ve had several through the years and I agree the 86-91 models are the best to find. I once shoehorned a 200 engine in a CR80 frame and that bike was a hoot! Should have kept that monstrosity.
I also agree slow bikes are a lot more fun to ride fast than a fast bike. I’ve had everything from XR400s to CRF400s, CR250s, CR500s, KX250, KDX220, KXF250, 380EXE and a bunch more I care not to list and I would catch myself riding a lowly small bore 4-stroke when I just wanted to have fun.
Fast bikes are fun too but if you’re going through tight technical terrain, those smaller bikes inspire a lot more confidence and are easier to control. I once took a small bore conglomeration (modified XR80 frame, XL75 bottom end, XR100 head, huge rear sprocket, and a few other mods) to a hair scramble where everyone laughed at me. I proceeded to take first looser (second) in the motorcycle class. It was great times. Now I’m old and just don’t heal like I did before lol.
All that said, I’m back in the market for another XR200 and will pass my Honda 300 to my kids.
With dual sport tires how does it handle on the road?
Very fun and reliable but it's sooooooooo slow.
you can get it to go over 110 mph
I bought this bike 3 years ago used running just to learn to shift gears on a motorcycle. I'll never get rid of it
Just picked up an xr200 1982 and it’s basically mint besides the chain being old as hell and needed a carb clean. DEEEEEEP carb clean but it start right up and was able to rip it through the neighborhood. About to buy a Indonesian pro circuit exhaust for 200$ for it so I can get the deep tone.
250/500 best