2019 GP edition is out

[shawbagga]

Originally Posted by gasgasman

No. Supplier issue.

Any particular part/s you know of GGM out of curiousity?

[gasgasman]

If I remember, issue was with the cylinder.
The 200s were to be a North America bike only.

[shawbagga]

Originally Posted by gasgasman

If I remember, issue was with the cylinder.
The 200s were to be a North America bike only.

Ahh yep sounds about right obviously something to do with the cylinder or head seeing as the rest is the same as the 250/300. Was referring to the GPs though.

Interesting on the 200s as GG AUS website has them listed for sale but not available.

[Slideshow]

Originally Posted by shawbagga

Interesting on the 200s as GG AUS website has them listed for sale but not available.

Two years in a row. TBH I'm getting quite annoyed by it.
The plan was 2 bikes, same brand, 300 + 200. Father and Son, Share spares etc.

We took a gamble on the 19's being real, knowing the 18 was never going to materialise and bought my XC. If I end up having to go Beta for the 200 once his legs are full sized, I'll be following brand with a Beta 300 and retro fitting some KYB.

TL/DR. It IS costing GG sales.

[john r b]

Originally Posted by gasgasman

If I remember, issue was with the cylinder.
The 200s were to be a North America bike only.

UHM, A member here reviewed his new 2019 200 His name or handle is ylisuutari from the Neitherlands i believe .Who has a 200 .so this is not a North American bike ONLY!!!!!And IT'S being sold in the EU!! Cylinders are all made by S3 200 thru 300 so please explane how this was the issue... Getting back to last year's fire ?? that prevented importation. So very strange that only the 200 got charred.. I have a hard time believing any of this not to mention the article from Miki Arpa. Who stated the 200 is dead!!!!

[SS109]

Originally Posted by john r b

...the article from Miki Arpa. Who stated the 200 is dead!!!!

Whoa, I somehow missed that. Got a link so I can read it? That would be a real bummer.

[Doc Brown]

Originally Posted by john r b

For the USA No GP'S OR 200'S

And for Europe no 2019 GP 300 either

[Anders]

Originally Posted by john r b

UHM, A member here reviewed his new 2019 200 His name or handle is ylisuutari from the Neitherlands i believe .Who has a 200 .so this is not a North American bike ONLY!!!!!And IT'S being sold in the EU!!

ylisuutari is from Finland.
Not a lot of 200s have been sold in Europe either. None in Norway so far. I have friends waiting eagerly.

[Caravan Monster]

GG UK are advertising a 2019 200:

http://www.gasgasuk.com/bikes/

GG ought to promote the easy to ride characteristics of the 200, it's kind of like the 2t version of the 250cc 4t enduros that doesn't punish throttle control errors like the bigger bikes.

With regard to the TPI KTMs, I had a quick go on one and it was good to ride, very smooth and felt light. I guess they will sort out the engine management and oil pump problems. What would concern me is the longeveity of components with the bikes being so light. Probably fine for competitive riders that buy a new bike every year. Second hand, no thanks.

[RudolfHucker]

In the UK, for the 1st time in 12 years, not only are there still KTM 2 strokes left in dealer showrooms but also KTM UK has discounted the TPI models by 20% to try and sell them.

Usually, all the new 2T models have been sold by the end of October and 4T models are being discounted heavily.

Meanwhile, used carburetted 2T enduro model values have never been higher.......

Regarding the GG 200s, I haven't seen one yet in the UK (I haven't seen a Beta 200 either) but I have heard that the GP models are due to arrive very soon. I shall be seeing the UK importer at the weekend so I shall ask him about it.

200s have never been particularly popular in the UK as there is no defined class for them in competions. You may as well ride a 250 in the same class and benefit from the better power.