Model(s) covered: 2005 Kawasaki KDX 220 R
Few sounds in motorsports are as sweet as the frenetic ping of a two-stroke engine. However the bumble bee buzz which has been a mainstay of enduro riding for close to two decades is slowly giving way to the roar of the four-stroke. Yet, despite the public's infatuation with thumpers, two-strokes remain an exciting and thrilling way to experience off-road riding. Need proof? Look no further than the Kawasaki KDX220R.
Recently, we had been pushing our Editor, Kevin Duke, to procure a 220R for testing purposes for quite some time and after a few months of badgering him, he finally came through.
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