I never realized this, but I also am not sure, US or Europe? Those guys in Europe barely seem to know Kawi's exist.
I had a 1983 Honda XL 600. THAT was a handful in the woods, but I absolutely loved it, and miss it. Of my friends, I was the only one not to be tossed of it trying to kick it over. It took a certain knack to kick start it.
Bob
KDX 175 and 200 were the bikes to beat in that class.. Vs Yam IT's and Zook PE's.. Sure the euro bikes were around, but they priced themselves right out of the market, lol.. In the 80s, you could by a brand new KDX175 for $1800 or so.. But a New Husky KTM or Cagiva enduro bikes cost 4grand..
No contest, especially when the Kawi was a better bike!
I liked the TT500, but knew lots of guys who rode XR400 500 and 600s.. Great 4stroke torque motors, great trail bikes, but kinda heavy and slow like all 4strokes.. Couldn't really modify them either, and expect any longevity out of them.. One of my flattrack buddies raced them exclusively.. Always fraggin motors, but they were competitive for flattrack because of good steady power delivery.. Instead of the WHAMMO power of a big 2stroke..