http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17772
I've owned 2 Gasgas 200's and 3 KTM 200's. The KTM just plain has a stronger motor. The Gasgas just plain handles better. Both great bikes and both have advantages and disadvantages. Like I mentioned in the thread above, my sons '99 EC200 has a nice strong motor. Even after changing out the 2k3 for the 2k2 on my '03 the '99 is stronger. With identical jetting, gearing, etc. I've narrowed it down to the pipe. Unfortunately FMF does not make that pipe any longer.