I would think that any difference in the power between the two or possible short comings of the power of the GG 200 would be offset by the superior handling of the GG over the KTM.
I have a buddy with a 2007 KTM 200 that has had the suspension revalved by a prominent unnamed suspension shop here in the southeast and was not
pleased at all with the stock or reworked suspension. He won't even ride it because it handles like crap, his words. I made the mistake of letting him ride my 06 GG 250 and it showed him what a good handling bike was. I believe the difference is the KTM is a smaller chassis than the 250 GG (and subsequently, the 200GG) and the KTM tends to wander and not seem planted like a slightly heavier bike. I had an 03 200exc and never liked the
handling for it nervousness over rough ground.
I think the GG motor can be every bit as impressive as your KTM but with better handling traits.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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