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EC vs XC
Rookie question, what are the basic differences?
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Ken 2018 GASGAS XC250 2013 Yamaha WR450F |
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What year?
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Sorry 2018, really considering a new scooter.
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Ken 2018 GASGAS XC250 2013 Yamaha WR450F |
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EC -Enduro bike, has lights, horn,GasGas branded expansion chamber and FMF Silencer
XC - Cross Country bike, No light, no horn, just slightly stiffer springs, comes with full FMF expansion pipe and silencer. Very few differences really. The big difference is lights or no lights. Just noticed your location. If you are ever in the Niagara Region and want a quick test ride of an '18 GP250 my bike is always available to anyone who wants to buy from Lang's.
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Dirt Bike Test rode both and Jimmy did a nice job describing the differences in feel. Nice work for just a quick impression.
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Thanks folks. The magazines reviews vary on the suspension differences. Has anyone rode both, really how much stiffer is the XC, could you make it softer by the clickers alone?
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Ken 2018 GASGAS XC250 2013 Yamaha WR450F |
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I don't find the XC too stiff. You can make it pretty soft (too soft IMHO) with just clicker adjustments. I'm 175lbs and installed stiffer fork springs (.44's).
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Great, thanks.
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Ken 2018 GASGAS XC250 2013 Yamaha WR450F |
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https://www.dirtbikes.com/2018-gas-g...t-ride-review/
https://www.dirtbikes.com/2018-gas-g...els-announced/ https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...10-fast-facts/ https://www.dirtrider.com/2018-gas-gas-ec-xc-300-review https://dirtbiketest.com/fresh-dirt/...60F0cECqlE0.97 I have read in one or two reviews (I can't find them now), that the suspension on the EC feels softer than the XC. My dealer says he didn't feel a difference. But... the Beta-Loving Aussie guy at CrossTrainer says the XC has "slighter firmer suspension." So, there's that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xtdwsLY3z8 I've also heard (and posted below), that the EC is slower to rev and more linear than the XC. Without consulting a parts fiche, that could be ECU tune, fly wheel weight, or power valve spring adjustment. Not to mention someone's wild imagination. My dealer says he has been through the motors and they are identical, down to the FWW which is also the same. He says the difference in performance is soley due to the pipe. Put the EC pipe on the XC and the XC will be tamed and smooth. Put the XC pipe on the EC and it transform into the fire-breathing dragon that is the XC. Other noted differences: Quote:
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Last edited by AZRickD; 07-27-2018 at 07:50 PM. |
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@AZRickD
Well done, thank you.
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Ken 2018 GASGAS XC250 2013 Yamaha WR450F |
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