which one ?

chilliwackwestie · #1 04-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Hello new member here.
I live in B.C. Canada, Vancouver area.
I don't own a gasser yet but things are in the works.
Here is my question
I'm 5'10" 175 lbs I ride tight single track, logging roads and such. I plan on entering a few local off road races in my area (the monkey wrench and maybe the 24 hour in hope). Most riding will be weekend warrior type bush riding. I currently ride a dinosaur 1980 Yamaha It 175.
I am looking for opinions on which gasser I should consider between the2011 xc300 or 250. From what I have read the xc's have better suspension components. The 300 has a more usable bottom to mid range in comparison to the 250. What is the difference between the ec, xc, ec sixdays, and any other models. Engine difference, chassis, suspension ?
I am looking for a bike that will suit what I ride last me a wile and be cheap to maintain.
Any input would help my decision
Cheers
Glen

tm_enduro · #2 04-16-2011, 07:17 PM

Chilliwackwestie, no offence, this will be interesting. To most of the world, the GG 250 and 300 and it's various forms are all the same bike, but the folks here can put together 30 page thread listing the differences and why some versions are better than others.

I live just an hour south of you and have raced the PN series races at the locations you listed. Any GasGas will do great there, but the GG300 is probably the best all around woods bike made, that being said, there are many times I have preferred the 250 over the 300.

roostafish · #3 04-16-2011, 07:20 PM

Both are great! Pick the least expensive one and go.

chilliwackwestie · #4 04-16-2011, 07:35 PM

Well im allways up for a good arguement. I hope this thred does get going, it would help me make a choice. And will be intresting to boot.

'11EC300 · #5 04-16-2011, 08:40 PM

I have two riding buddies that live just north of you (Squamish) and they both have the 300 and love them.
I bought the 300 this year and with the limited seat time I have had, I'm really starting to like it.

Sorry I can't really compare the 2 but I don't think you would be disappointed with the 300.

john01 · #6 04-16-2011, 08:47 PM

Well the EC is the XC so they are the same. I have the 2010 EC 300 and it's an awesome do it all bike IMHO. If i had to do it again I would still get a GasGas either the 300 SixDay or the a 200 race. From my understanding they all share the same chasis with the sixday and race having better brakes and different suspension set ups/brands. Engines are the same for each with the exception of the Nambotin having different head options. There are other small differences like bars, rear brake cooler, braces, etc but all the Gasgas bikes are built off the same basic platform and all are really great well put together bikes. Pick one and you be a happer rider.

thumperrider1 · #7 04-16-2011, 08:50 PM

I would get one of the new 250 or 300 RACE models with the new 48 zokes up front.

Bailey28 · #8 04-17-2011, 07:58 AM

After my Sachs/Sachs combo on my 10 300 broke in, I am extremely happy. I am 5'10 180lbs as well.

It took 25 hours for the suspension to loosen up. I ride both moto and woods with the bike.

mikemoto · #9 04-17-2011, 10:15 AM

Look hard at a 250. I know allot of guys like the 300 but for me the 250 is a way better option, It can be luged when thing get slimy but can be ridden hard when there is traction without having to worry about when those power valves open, ether way the GG is by far the most fun you can have without getting arrested.

tnttimber · #10 04-17-2011, 02:27 PM

Your 175#, go with the 250. Ive owned both and like both for different reasons but if I were 175# it would be no question that the 250 is the bike I would be on. Im 250# A rider and am currently riding a 2010 250 six day model. The factory jetting is ridiculous, the 250 makes lots of power when you get it right.