[MattR]

My friend has a KTM 250EXC and I know what you mean about no low end. His bike has an abrupt midrange hit that I did not like. My GG XC250 has a much better lower end and pulls very strong. My XC is like the newer DE's that are sold in the USA. These come with a smaller ignition which makes the bike more peppy. Flywheel weights are easy to add (spin-on nut style). I like a 10oz weight on mine. My bike feels like a hybrid... not XC and not EC but something in between. The FMF gnarly pipe and spark arrestor comes stock. This pipe helps the low end. Also invest in the LTR powervalve cover... another low end improvement.

By the way, GG's feel much lighter and flickable compared to the KTM. Both of my KTM friends agree. The KTM's feel longer which was confirmed when I had both my GG and the 250EXC loaded in my truck. The 250EXC was a least 1 to 2 inches longer in wheel base.