350x or 200x?

[95UTShee]

So I'm looking at getting back into the trike game after quite a few years being a closet junkie. I currently have a 95 Banshee set up for the dunes and a 07 Can-Am Outlander Max 800XT. I haven't ridden the Banshee in 3+ years, and frankly don't need a sand machine anymore as pretty much all of my riding is mountain trails now. I'm considering unloading the Shee and picking up either a 350x or 200x for myself, and keeping the Outy for my wife and new additon to our family. A 4x4 would probably be better suited for what I ride, but I just can't afford one at this time (plus my parents, who we ususally go camping with aren't into anything too extreme). Do you think a 200x or 350x (about double the cost of a 200x around here) would better suit my needs for something to go along mountain trails? I'm 5'6 and abt 180 lbs. I had a 200x some years ago that seemed to get me where I wanted to go on similar terrain, but I hear everone say how much better the suspension on the 350 is. The only 350x I've ridden was a friend's that was done to the nutz with a cam, porting, high comp piston (I want to say 12 or 13:1 if that's possible), flat-slide carb running on C-10 and Alky, so it wasn't exactly a trail machine, although I did take that thing places it had absolutely no business being.... Honestly, that thing scared me more than my Banshee ever thought of doing. Sorry for the novel, but any input would be most appreciated.

[Thorpe]

350X!!!!!!!!! Wishing I had never sold both of mine....

[350xRules]

I kinda have a thing for the 350x's (just see username) They are a great machine, lots of torque. I like all my bikes stock with maybe the acception of a Super Trapp or something like that. Pretty tame by most peoples standards. They are great all around machine. They make easily twice the power in stock form that a 200x makes. They are 150cc more displacement as well as have a 4 valve head as opposed to the 200x's 2 valve head. If you can afford it, go for the 350, if not the 200x is still a fun ride. I have 5 350x's in my collection plus a half a truckload of spair parts, I also have several 200x's, but I always end up riding the 350's. They are the king of the 4 stroke production 3 wheelers. To me they are kind of the end of the era, the last great 3 wheelers ever. Its unlike riding anything else really, they have a unique feel to them. Too bad, there probably would have been some great machines put out had they been able to keep producing the 3 wheeler.

[83ATC185S]

no replacement for displacement

[350Xccelerator]

350x all day long....

[Autophysn]

whoa! I conquer......

Sounds to me like you want to lighten the load and just cruise or enjoy the scenery. IMO 200x.

You can cruise all day long, bitchn' camp cruiser, plenty of power to play, and it will not treat you like a older harley requiring speed to stay cool. You may just enjoy the entire situation much more. 200x has all the suspension you would want or need, and at a comfort level that is enjoyable.

Now if you want to go fast, then why even ask, 350x or 250r. but being that you are coming off a shee, I am betting you are looking to enjoy the scenery vs a blur in your peripheral vision, LOL!

[mtsnieg]

I would go with the 350x, there's no replacement for displacement. I passed on one a couple months ago and am still kicking myself in the ass.

If money is an issue go with the 200x. Parts are cheap and plentiful. Do a little engine work and they really rip.

[95UTShee]

Thanks for the input everyone. Being that they're both air-cooled (I know the 350 has an oil cooler), has anyone had any heat issues with either of them in stock or mildly modded form? I never seemed to have any issues with my old 200x, but I anticipate spending much more time crawling along in 1st or 2nd gear for longer stretches on the trails than in the area I used to live/ride.

There is a 350x for sale locally with a 393cc Powroll big bore kit, Big Al's race valves and high lift springs. Do you think this would possibly cause heat issues?

[Mr_RPM]

Thanks for the input everyone. Being that they're both air-cooled (I know the 350 has an oil cooler), has anyone had any heat issues with either of them in stock or mildly modded form? I never seemed to have any issues with my old 200x, but I anticipate spending much more time crawling along in 1st or 2nd gear for longer stretches on the trails than in the area I used to live/ride.

There is a 350x for sale locally with a 393cc Powroll big bore kit, Big Al's race valves and high lift springs. Do you think this would possibly cause heat issues?

it depends at what compression the new piston is at, higher compression the hotter it runs, also higher octane even in stock machines can help reduce temperature a little.

[hatc]

the 350x is a great machine and i have a 200x... from experience all i can say is the 200x is easy to start while my friends 350x u need to jump on the kick stater... if u dont like trying to break leg go with the 200x otherwise if u dont mind 350 all day

[jb2wheels]

If $$ is not a problem - the 350x is the clear choice.

[whyzee]

200X has plenty of power for the trails. Enough to keep a smile on your face and not enough power to get you into too much trouble. The 350X is awesome , but for all around trail riding the 200X is the bomb. I have had plenty of both, and am looking to get another 350X , but for just crusin' and enjoying the scenery and maybe having a beer or two, the 200X is the way to go. You need to be on your game with the 350X or it will hurt you when you least expect it.
Either way, welcome back to the fun of 3 wheelers. Go for the 200X, then upgrade when and if you are ready, if you need your speed rush, hop on the banshee.
At 5'6" 180, you are the perfect size rider for the 200X !