1985 Big Wheel 200 for $500, or hold out for a BW350?

[Xhumeka]

I've been trying to source out a Big Wheel 350 for awhile now, but they are very hard to find and when I do find one, the seller wants around $2000 for it. I don't want one that badly ;)

I have found a BW200 for around $500 ($600 Canadian which is approx $515 US by today's rates). It would be an 8 hour round-trip to pick it up, but I'm willing to make the drive - i'm just wondering if i'd be bored with a 200 compared to a 350.

Is the BW350 a LOT better than the BW200? Aside from larger engine, I also understand the 350 has a mono-shock compared to the 200's dual rear shocks.

Any other big difference? I mostly want it to fool around with on forest trails, but would of course like to do some hill climbing with it...

Is this deal too good to pass up, or should I hold out for a 350? Any advice greatly appreciated!!


i have a 1985 yamaha big wheel 200 for sale if you are interested, its missing the tail light and the side plastics but besides that it runs fine and can just about go through anything. other than the tail light everything else works inlcuding the head light. comes with extra rear rim and tire and carb.

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[mohadib]

Thats a cool looking bike! Love how fat the tires are.

[factoryX]

they are both slow but are very fun to ride.

[Lukeatc185]

the 200 is better considering the price differince. would you pay 1500 more for a 200es as apose to a 350x, not likely. a bw350 is obviously much better. but not for 1500.

[JasonB]

doesnt look like a bad deal for 500$. I dont think I have seen one of those before, that thing looks crazy :lol:

I have ridden a 200x fat cat or whatever you call those, it was kind of scary since the back tire was so huge; it didnt turn like a normal dirtbike would in my opnion. fun to ride though!