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Old 12-02-2018, 07:19 AM
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TM USA have taken delivery of the 2019 2-t?s..
Yes, i understand. But the US models came with carb's


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Old 12-03-2018, 05:17 AM
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Forget about the stated weight and go by what it feels like when your riding it. That is what I go by and I have never had a gasgas that felt heavy to ride..
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Old 12-04-2018, 01:19 PM
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The weight of the 2007 and 2018 EC300s is not a negative to me on single track and fire roads as compared to the 2008 ktm 200xc I just sold. That was the lightest year ktm 200 ever at about 208 lbs (from memory).

While riding I never noticed the extra weight of either EC300 except that I prefer the EC300s since they feel more planted to me and that makes me feel more confident.

The lighter weight 2008 ktm 200xc was a great bike but the light weight also makes it dance around more on the trail than the Gassers.
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Old 12-18-2018, 08:10 PM
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You're the one calling dealers and asking salesman. I'm the one who put both bikes on a scale... I'll admit I had been using some chlorinated brake cleaner that day but I sure wasn't high..

Also please don't go starting false rumours on here about the new GasGas frame and swingarm. While I have my own assumptions as to the origin of their manufacture I can assure you they are NOT '15 KTM parts. Again I know this because I got out a set of callipers and took some measurements..
This isn't my first time around dirtbikes. I trust you've had GG bikes far back. But the stuff you're spouting is the same line I've heard from every KTM dealer I've visited this year. And I've checked the facts with my own two eyes. You're incorrect my friend.
If you are referring to the Jotagas enduro prototype, you are on-point.
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Old 12-20-2018, 07:11 PM
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If you are referring to the Jotagas enduro prototype, you are on-point.
i won't play childish games I respect gas gas ..the frame is similar to a 15 ktm.... yes a 13 is heavy by today's standards...however worse I would say is the steering lock or lack of....on that chassis..i would prefer and 11 nambo...with the 48 mm zokes...my two cents...im always available in Huntersville or Akeley mn. Weather permitting..for further discussion face to face..

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Old 12-21-2018, 05:27 AM
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Like (almost)everyone else, I'm interested in the weight of my bikes, but was always too lazy to check it out for myself. So recently, I took my wife's new hi tech bathroom scales out to weigh the two bikes I have on hand.

The first was my clean (no dirt or mud) '01 GG XC 200 with a full tank of fuel, ready to ride. Only extra's are bark busters & rear disc guard. Combined weight was 253 lbs. (It still has stock oem headlight & tail/brakelight combo)

Next was my '17 Husky FE 250 4 T, street legal, full of fuel, only extra's are Cycra wrap around hand guards. It weighed 264 lbs.

Both bikes hold about 2.5 gal of fuel.

Honestly, I thought both bikes would come in under 250 lbs. They both feel light out on the trail.

I'll bet a lot of guys would be surprised by the actual, ready to ride weight of their bikes, regardless of brand.

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Old 12-21-2018, 01:09 PM
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Like (almost)everyone else, I'm interested in the weight of my bikes, but was always too lazy to check it out for myself. So recently, I took my wife's new hi tech bathroom scales out to weigh the two bikes I have on hand.

The first was my clean (no dirt or mud) '01 GG XC 200 with a full tank of fuel, ready to ride. Only extra's are bark busters & rear disc guard. Combined weight was 253 lbs. (It still has stock oem headlight & tail/brakelight combo)

Next was my '17 Husky FE 250 4 T, street legal, full of fuel, only extra's are Cycra wrap around hand guards. It weighed 264 lbs.

Both bikes hold about 2.5 gal of fuel.

Honestly, I thought both bikes would come in under 250 lbs. They both feel light out on the trail.

I'll bet a lot of guys would be surprised by the actual, ready to ride weight of their bikes, regardless of brand.

RB
Bingo. I'd do more than bet a lot of guys would be surprised. I'd guarantee it.
I've found a good rule of thumb is to add 20-25lbs to advertised weight for enduro bikes and 15-20lbs for MX bikes.
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Sounds like someone has a case of ex-lax...lol...i won't play childish games I respect gas gas ..and have owned probably many more bikes then you will in your lifetime...i respect different opinions etc...no Tin hat I assure you ...read what I said ..immature adult..the frame is similar to a 15 ktm...etc...why refer to cafe husky that way?? Wow..both these websites are helpful and a great tool..and yes cafe husky has a section just for non husky bikes..that has some good praise for gas gas... yes a 13 is heavy by today's standards...however worse I would say is the steering lock or lack of....on that chassis..i would prefer and 11 nambo...with the 48 mm zokes...my two cents...im always available in Huntersville or Akeley mn. Weather permitting..for further discussion face to face..
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Old 12-21-2018, 03:16 PM
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Not true my friend...if you ever get to mn..easy to look me up and there have been national enduro s at both places..so and awesome place to ride . I'm not the individual that called cafe husky a circle jerk...im done playing...yes the 2018 frame is very similar to a 15 ktm..frame..fact..yes a 2013 gas gas was heavy even in 13...have a great day.

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Not true my friend...if you ever get to mn..easy to look me up and there have been national enduro s at both places..so and awesome place to ride . I'm not the individual that called cafe husky a circle jerk...im done playing...yes the 2018 frame is very similar to a 15 ktm..frame..fact..yes a 2013 gas gas was heavy even in 13...have a great day.
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