GG enduro or MX?

[wiking]

First of all let me introduce myself. I am a complete newbie in the GG world. I am a Honda XR650R (BRP) rider and live in Denmark. I am looking for a GasGas EC 250 or 300 as I have started doing some enduro races, where I find my BRP a bit too big in the tight stuff. My question to you guys is: What is the difference between the enduro and mx version apart from front and rear light? I talked to the Danish importer and he claims that GG does not produce MX bikes, but Enduros without lights So as he is informed there are no differences what so ever! But its hard to beleive to me Please let me know your experiences and sorry if this thread is places the wrong place.

Thanks in advance,

Jakob

[2 strokes 4 life]

He is wrong. Although he might not import the MX bikes. The MX bikes have a 2k2 ignition wihch is lighter and alot more snapy than the EC modle 2k3 ignition. They also have stiffer suspension, 19 inch rear wheel, higher compression head, and possibly some different reeds and carb settings. Other than that i think thats about it.

Depends on what you are racing. Wide open, sand, or not much tight stuff i would say MX Gasgas. Otherwise a EC250 or 300 will be fine. You can also put the 2k2 ignition on a EC.

[widebear]

2strokes pretty much covered the tech differences allthough some of the early euro mx;rs came with differant gear boxes. Your choice can pretty much be determined by your riding ability and fitness level. In comparing the 250 to the 300, the 250 can be ridden much more aggresivly, its more flickable and feels smaller and lighter than the 300, I have both a 250mx and a 300 de and i prefer the 250 to the point that I'm going to convert the 300 to a 250. If you weigh more than 85 kg go for the mx'er as it has better suspension and spring rates as for power delivery you can allways purchase a heavy flywheel weight or 3k ign for mud races.If you want something mellower that comes with with all the elec wiring to run lights and such get the ec. Either way you wont be dissapointed the gassers are awesome bikes.

[skid jackson]

BRP??
Big Red Pig??

[2 strokes 4 life]

Yes you got it. Thats what al 600 and bigger XR and XL riders call their bikes for the most part.

[Skidad]

They get the bigger 50mm forks, MX silencer and possibly the 2K1 ignition with no lighting output at all. Not sure about that one though.