New Guy - GasGas or KTM200

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Originally Posted by gasgasman

For sale 2015 GasGas XC250
Less than 100 hrs.
Great condition.
$5,000 obo.
Expertly maintained.
Included:
Smart Carb, Rekluse manual clutch, Magura clutch conversion, Obie Link Guard, SuperSprox sprockets, Unabiker radiator guards, Shortened FMF Q Stealth. Extra graphics set. TM Design chain guides, SCAR foot pegs.
4hrs on new top end and serviced rear shock. Suspension revalved-190lb rider.
Title in hand.
Shipping can be arranged-buyer pays shipping.

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23088

^ This bike right here ^ Exactly what you want (need? ).

I have ridden an older KTM 200, and it was peaky and twitchy compared to my (dearly departed) 2011 EC300. Comparing the CRF230F to either the KTM 200 or a GG250/300 is comparing apples to elephants.

The 2011 GG chassis was allegedly the Premiere" configuration, but the earlier versions don't feel that much different (to me). My 2001 300 was pretty similar to my 2011 300, except the engine had different characteristics (E start on the 2011 and flywheel as well as carb and pipe were different between the two).

Riding my new-to-me Husqvarna WR125 (with the 165 kit) feels so similar to the 2011 GG, that I would say that yes, the pre-2012 GG250/300 chassis is similar to a 125 in ergonomics, and it's pretty similar to the early KTM 200. So regardless as far as sizing, there is nothing really between them.

But buy the 2015 250 posted above. You will NOT go wrong or have buyer's remorse.