What Mtter Akes A R Handle Better Than A X?

[Black86tri-z]

does the leading vs trailing make that much difference? what makes x's handle better?

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Does an x handle better? Oranges and apples perhaps? Leading is better for high speed stability, trailing is for a decreased wheelbase, thus better manueverabilty.

[Dirtcrasher]

I have to say that the 86 200X is pretty close to the handling of the water cooled R's. I think they handle incredibly well. The fatter front forks and rear shock are definitely better on the R though.

When I rebuilt an R a few years ago I had the forks mounted run leading axle and it handled good, but when I spun them around to trailing which shortened the wheelbase it turned much quicker. I'm always turning threw tight trails so I like the trailing axle better.

I don't care for the handling of the 85 and under 200X's at all.