I rode in the dirt for almost 2 decades, but haven't had a dirt bike for about 7 years, only street bikes. Now, my son wanted to start riding in the dirt. About 3 weeks ago, I went to the local dealership to look at a Kawasaki for him. I ended up walking out with 2 Kayos. One for him and a KT250 for me. Got them both for less than 1 KTM... and they're both fantastic. Very happy with them.
That's awesome... I've seen and heard many great things on the KT250. In the next year or two I bet they adapt some needed changes and the bike will be even better.
@@E3EJvilla00 Yeah, some guys are getting it thinking it's a 2 stroke motocross bike...it's certainly not. If you're familiar with a Kawasaki KDX220, that's exactly what it's like, only with modern handling. I like it for the trails so it's good, but guys are hoping for a midrange pipe to make it hit harder in the meat of the power instead of way up top like it does now.
@@thevoxofreason8468 KDX220 are legendary woods bikes! If this is a modern day replace,ent with better handling for under 5k they will sell bucket loads.
@@mikedeon1167 I agree if enough older riders, like myself, who grew up riding 2 stroke enduros like the KDX or even the RMX take a shot with this machine. As a side note, the engine is an exact copy of a Yamaha mill. It was used in the WR200 (de-stroked version of the KT engine), a bike that was to compete directly with the KDX. Unfortunately, the WR200 was only sold in the US for one year, so it never had a chance to catch on. Anyway, the KT is a great machine for anyone who wants a new, affordable 2 stroke offroad bike.
Another Pa resident here and I just bought a K2 230 as my first dirt bike and it’s the perfect beginner bike! Like you mentioned the suspension is the biggest issue as it’s set up for riders 150lbs or under and even being at 166lns I bottom out the rear on small jumps so definitely need to upgrade the rear shock…lol. Been to AOAA quite a bit with my SxS’s and am looking forward to getting my Kayo up there as well as out to Rock Run and Mountain Ridge to ride their single track trails.
I got a kayo k2 230, I do alot of slower technical stuff some great upgrades I found gearing I went down 1 tooth on the front sprocket 13t stock to a 12t, went up a size in main and pilot adjusted the air fule screw about 2 3/4 turn out of ohio. It runs great I'm happy with it. I hate how some guys will put these bikes up against a ktm 450 2 stroke and say it's slow lol well yeah come on. All in all kayo makes a great bike at a great price reliable and fun as hell
They are a nice looking bikes actually been looking at the same one thinking about it also looking at the Kawasaki kxl 230 but that's about 1500 more not sure yet, I subscribed your channel I'll be following you seeing how it works out
Best looking Chinese dirt bikes I've seen yet. Got to sit on one of these today at the Polaris dealer when I went to buy some oil for my current bike, a DR650, and saw that K4 sitting there. The dealer said it's a Chinese bike, but pretty good. Man I really liked it! I think I'll sell my little DRZ125L and get one of these. They sure do look good!
Highly recommend. After 10 hours on the engine, the fuel mapping and timing curve changes in the ECM and the power jumps quite a bit. They are set mild at the factory for importation (emissions), then after the clock reaches 10 hours, magic happens. (BIG Smile) @@James-yc5qe
Congrats on the bike..Seen these at my local dealer... good looking bikes, going to AOAA labor day weekend, if you happen to go before that, plse post up your experience with the Kayo..Thanks
Great video.. I have the k2 230… great bike my kids love it. Working on getting the k4 250 now. Have you gotten the Bull 200? If so what are your thoughts on it.
Hey I seen your question, so I actually been doing a lot of research on kayo, finally picked up a 125tt for my daughter and a 140 Strom for my son. Pretty much since 2002 kayo has been China made big in euro market and has recently come out way to the USA. My purchase and quality have been excellent so far. Definitely lock tight all bolts aside from that clutch and carbs no issues. Kids love it!!! Win for the price and win for such quality on such little price.
It’s decent but it is what it is. If your expecting a full on race bike this isn’t it. If you want something to get around on and ride with the kids. This is a decent bike. This model is not fuel injected.
You mentioned a list of parts that would work on the K4 and the k6, do you have that list? Or know where I could find one? We own three kale dirt bikes and love them my youngest has the K2 my oldest has the K4 and I ride the k6 EFI
Almost every other Chinese motorcycle manufacturer makes a better Enduro than this one. The kayo kt is a 2 stroke which is unique but other than that to me it looks like kayo is overpriced
I rode in the dirt for almost 2 decades, but haven't had a dirt bike for about 7 years, only street bikes. Now, my son wanted to start riding in the dirt. About 3 weeks ago, I went to the local dealership to look at a Kawasaki for him. I ended up walking out with 2 Kayos. One for him and a KT250 for me. Got them both for less than 1 KTM... and they're both fantastic. Very happy with them.
That's awesome... I've seen and heard many great things on the KT250. In the next year or two I bet they adapt some needed changes and the bike will be even better.
@@E3EJvilla00 Yeah, some guys are getting it thinking it's a 2 stroke motocross bike...it's certainly not. If you're familiar with a Kawasaki KDX220, that's exactly what it's like, only with modern handling. I like it for the trails so it's good, but guys are hoping for a midrange pipe to make it hit harder in the meat of the power instead of way up top like it does now.
@@thevoxofreason8468 KDX220 are legendary woods bikes! If this is a modern day replace,ent with better handling for under 5k they will sell bucket loads.
@@mikedeon1167 I agree if enough older riders, like myself, who grew up riding 2 stroke enduros like the KDX or even the RMX take a shot with this machine.
As a side note, the engine is an exact copy of a Yamaha mill. It was used in the WR200 (de-stroked version of the KT engine), a bike that was to compete directly with the KDX. Unfortunately, the WR200 was only sold in the US for one year, so it never had a chance to catch on. Anyway, the KT is a great machine for anyone who wants a new, affordable 2 stroke offroad bike.
How would you say it's handling up? Any issues or repairs you have had to make?
Bought one of these in July, been great so far! I am jealous of the kickstart… mine didn’t come with one…
Another Pa resident here and I just bought a K2 230 as my first dirt bike and it’s the perfect beginner bike! Like you mentioned the suspension is the biggest issue as it’s set up for riders 150lbs or under and even being at 166lns I bottom out the rear on small jumps so definitely need to upgrade the rear shock…lol. Been to AOAA quite a bit with my SxS’s and am looking forward to getting my Kayo up there as well as out to Rock Run and Mountain Ridge to ride their single track trails.
Good luck on the Kayo! I’m sure it will do great up at AOAA!
Nice showing your bike. The Kayo certainly looks the part for the money.
Sharp bike for the price for sure!
I got a kayo k2 230, I do alot of slower technical stuff some great upgrades I found gearing I went down 1 tooth on the front sprocket 13t stock to a 12t, went up a size in main and pilot adjusted the air fule screw about 2 3/4 turn out of ohio. It runs great I'm happy with it. I hate how some guys will put these bikes up against a ktm 450 2 stroke and say it's slow lol well yeah come on. All in all kayo makes a great bike at a great price reliable and fun as hell
They are a nice looking bikes actually been looking at the same one thinking about it also looking at the Kawasaki kxl 230 but that's about 1500 more not sure yet, I subscribed your channel I'll be following you seeing how it works out
Best looking Chinese dirt bikes I've seen yet. Got to sit on one of these today at the Polaris dealer when I went to buy some oil for my current bike, a DR650, and saw that K4 sitting there. The dealer said it's a Chinese bike, but pretty good. Man I really liked it! I think I'll sell my little DRZ125L and get one of these. They sure do look good!
Look at SSR250 and 450 they look exactly identical to a CRF250/450X
keep posting updates on your modifications
I have the K6 EFI and LOVE it!
Nice! I’d like to ride one and see how it performs.
I'm getting one next week how do you like yours
Highly recommend. After 10 hours on the engine, the fuel mapping and timing curve changes in the ECM and the power jumps quite a bit. They are set mild at the factory for importation (emissions), then after the clock reaches 10 hours, magic happens. (BIG Smile)
@@James-yc5qe
Congrats on the bike..Seen these at my local dealer... good looking bikes, going to AOAA labor day weekend, if you happen to go before that, plse post up your experience with the Kayo..Thanks
I’ll be going up either this weekend or next weekend. Looking forward to it as the few rides I’ve done the bike performed great!
@@E3EJvilla00 awesome, let us know how it goes
Interested in hearing your review on this bike.
Great video.. I have the k2 230… great bike my kids love it.
Working on getting the k4 250 now.
Have you gotten the Bull 200? If so what are your thoughts on it.
We have yet to pick up the bull. Our local place is sold out currently and we are saving up for a bigger down payment for when they come back in.
Hey I seen your question, so I actually been doing a lot of research on kayo, finally picked up a 125tt for my daughter and a 140 Strom for my son. Pretty much since 2002 kayo has been China made big in euro market and has recently come out way to the USA. My purchase and quality have been excellent so far. Definitely lock tight all bolts aside from that clutch and carbs no issues. Kids love it!!! Win for the price and win for such quality on such little price.
Acutally it's a ql150 storm not a 140 sorry about that
Aqui no Brasil foi lançada essa mesma moto, só que melhorada, mais aqui ela e conhecida como MXF 270cc
t4 here is only 3k aud about 2k usd a huge bargain compared to what u paid, i had a k2 but sold it to save for the k4/t4
How did you wave the freight and handling and the dealer charge for them
Building it I want to get it waved too 😭
How has it held up? Im a bigger guy about 300lbs. Looking for something to ride with my daughter
I would recommend getting an Insta 360 OneX2 instead of another GoPro.
I'm thinking about buying one of these. How's it been doing since you have had it a while? Thanks
Been fine - ran great and imagine it still does. I’ve since have sold the bike though.
Good buy. Is this fuel injected?
It’s decent but it is what it is. If your expecting a full on race bike this isn’t it. If you want something to get around on and ride with the kids. This is a decent bike. This model is not fuel injected.
You mentioned a list of parts that would work on the K4 and the k6, do you have that list? Or know where I could find one? We own three kale dirt bikes and love them my youngest has the K2 my oldest has the K4 and I ride the k6 EFI
Join the Facebook group and search 🔍 parts list. You’ll find a few compatibility lists that members have already put together.
@@E3EJvilla00 what is the name of the Facebook group? I plan on picking this up next weekend
@@BillyOnroad Kayo USA Motorcycle owners group
Have market here in Mindanao.. Philippines
there are Viar cross x 250 in here Indonesia.
Could it be turned to a super moto ?
I have a kt 250, any advice on plastic replacement parts for mine? I know you said ktm parts fit but any specific ktm? I wanna make mine black thanks!
Join the Facebook group - they’ll be able to direct you to the appropriate parts
I love this bike.... check it out !
Did you ever do any mods like carb or exhaust?
Nope never modded the bike - just rode it when I had it. Recently moved on and sold it.
How’s it handled so far 7 months later?
Ran fine through my year of ownership - recently sold it and moved on.
Damn you got it for almost 1k less then msrp
I paid retail? Lol - unless prices have gone up since I bought it
Is it still on the stock muffler?
Yes that’s the stock exhaust - I never changed it
sir magkano yan dito sa philippines yang motor na kayo
What's the top speed
Not sure but if I had to guess 50?
Did u ever get the bull 200 for your wife?
Nope and recently sold the Kayo
@@E3EJvilla00 how much did you sell it for? Was anything wrong with it?
@@jhojanrendon6936 $2500 - nope still was basically brand new. Took me months and lowering the price to find a buyer.
Almost every other Chinese motorcycle manufacturer makes a better Enduro than this one. The kayo kt is a 2 stroke which is unique but other than that to me it looks like kayo is overpriced