2012 gasgas 300 vs ktm 300 vs huzenberg 390 vs ktm 350 exc

grinns · 12-13-2012, 02:36 PM

What one and why? I am starting to get partial to the gas gas 300. (lower seat height by 2 inches compared to ktm)

baloneyskin daddy · 12-13-2012, 03:20 PM

I have a 2011 EC 300 Gas Gas and its a great bike with a fantastic motor bbbbbuuuuuttttt parts are a pain in the #!!## ass.

kwisn · 12-13-2012, 06:58 PM

I think around here in the PNW between Tasky's and Skagit Power Sports you're covered. I'm buying an older EC 200.
I don't think they're better than KTM but they're not orange!

Dare to be different.

shrubitup · 12-13-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwisn

I think around here in the PNW between Tasky's and Skagit Power Sports you're covered. I'm buying an older EC 200.
I don't think they're better than KTM but they're not orange!

Dare to be different.

I am very different with my 13 year old 200EXC.

zeroblah · 12-13-2012, 07:09 PM

No love for the beta 300? How sad.

Motojo459 · 12-13-2012, 08:00 PM

I have a 2010 husky 250 WR. Love the light weight and snappy power. Sold my KTM 450 exc after the Husky spoiled me.
If your hooked on a 300 check out the Husky. There are some great deals out there on them.

Inspector · 12-13-2012, 08:15 PM

I'd like to see more talk between Beta350 and KTM350 plz

WetSideRider · 12-13-2012, 08:50 PM

I'd pick the llghtest one, unless you are want performance weighted toward dual sport, then go four stroke. I've got a 390 and took a short ride on a 350. The 390 seems "quicker" handling to me, which translates to easy handling in tight stuff. I think in reality it carries its weight a bit higher, which makes it a handful when you start to lose it.

Both the four strokes are a pain to pick up when they are down, and over a day of riding tight stuff, a good bit more of a work out. Now, you might not fall over, which makes that point moot. Picking the silly things up is an issue for me, though. The extra pounds in tight stuff are always there, whether you fall or not.

grinns · 12-13-2012, 09:10 PM

I am not hooked on anything yet. Just exploring my options.

ThrottleThrill · 12-14-2012, 07:19 AM

Mike,

I can't believe somebody hasn't already pointed out the obvious - does it really really matter? You are just gonna ride it a couple of times and then move on.....

T

woodsrider-boyd · 12-14-2012, 07:37 AM

I would decide on 2st or 4st first. Once you have that decided, I would buy the best one you can find within your budget. I don't think you would go wrong with any of the bikes listed.

Not sure if you're going new or used, but there's a couple decent used KTM 300's on craigslist at decent prices right now.

grinns · 12-14-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThrottleThrill

Mike,

I can't believe somebody hasn't already pointed out the obvious - does it really really matter? You are just gonna ride it a couple of times and then move on.....

T

I don't know what your talking about.

I thought 3 trucks and 2 bikes in a year was normal?

Cyclops Motorsports · 12-14-2012, 09:50 AM

Personally I would go with one of the 2st options..There all good..what about the Husky? Great deals on those right now..

ThrottleThrill · 12-14-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grinns

I don't know what your talking about.

I thought 3 trucks and 2 bikes in a year was normal?

Normal? I guess that all depends. If you have Vehicular ADD, it probably is.

Maybe more test rides or better feel for what you are really looking for?

This was way too easy!

T

NWBoarder · 12-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThrottleThrill

Mike,

I can't believe somebody hasn't already pointed out the obvious - does it really really matter? You are just gonna ride it a couple of times and then move on.....

T

If that is the case, we should be steering him towards the bike WE want.

12-13-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
grinns ^OP Semper Fi Joined: May 2010 Location: Rainy, Wa Oddometer: 1,168	2012 gasgas 300 vs ktm 300 vs huzenberg 390 vs ktm 350 exc What one and why? I am starting to get partial to the gas gas 300. (lower seat height by 2 inches compared to ktm) __________________ 2012 300 EC Race 2010 690 R 2007 990 S

12-13-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
kwisn One Happy Dog Joined: May 2008 Location: Griffonderosa Dog Ranch Oddometer: 6,753	I think around here in the PNW between Tasky's and Skagit Power Sports you're covered. I'm buying an older EC 200. I don't think they're better than KTM but they're not orange! Dare to be different. __________________ kwisn

12-13-2012, 09:10 PM	#9
grinns ^OP Semper Fi Joined: May 2010 Location: Rainy, Wa Oddometer: 1,168	I am not hooked on anything yet. Just exploring my options. __________________ 2012 300 EC Race 2010 690 R 2007 990 S

12-14-2012, 07:19 AM	#10
ThrottleThrill Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Woodinville, WA Oddometer: 392	Mike, I can't believe somebody hasn't already pointed out the obvious - does it really really matter? You are just gonna ride it a couple of times and then move on..... T __________________ Tom '09 KTM 990R '09 KTM 530 XC W GasGas 300 Trials '11 SkiDoo 800 Rev XP X

12-14-2012, 07:37 AM	#11
woodsrider-boyd Wow, these guys are fast Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Duvall, WA Oddometer: 211	I would decide on 2st or 4st first. Once you have that decided, I would buy the best one you can find within your budget. I don't think you would go wrong with any of the bikes listed. Not sure if you're going new or used, but there's a couple decent used KTM 300's on craigslist at decent prices right now. __________________ I don't know karate but I do know ca-razy. '06 KTM 125SX

12-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#2
baloneyskin daddy bikaholic Joined: Oct 2009 Location: southcentral PA. Oddometer: 1,536	I have a 2011 EC 300 Gas Gas and its a great bike with a fantastic motor bbbbbuuuuuttttt parts are a pain in the #!!## ass.

12-13-2012, 08:00 PM	#6
Motojo459 Smokey Joe Joined: Apr 2009 Location: North Cascades Oddometer: 8	I have a 2010 husky 250 WR. Love the light weight and snappy power. Sold my KTM 450 exc after the Husky spoiled me. If your hooked on a 300 check out the Husky. There are some great deals out there on them.

12-13-2012, 08:15 PM	#7
Inspector Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 70	I'd like to see more talk between Beta350 and KTM350 plz

12-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#8
WetSideRider Recidivist Dirtbag Joined: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Oddometer: 924	I'd pick the llghtest one, unless you are want performance weighted toward dual sport, then go four stroke. I've got a 390 and took a short ride on a 350. The 390 seems "quicker" handling to me, which translates to easy handling in tight stuff. I think in reality it carries its weight a bit higher, which makes it a handful when you start to lose it. Both the four strokes are a pain to pick up when they are down, and over a day of riding tight stuff, a good bit more of a work out. Now, you might not fall over, which makes that point moot. Picking the silly things up is an issue for me, though. The extra pounds in tight stuff are always there, whether you fall or not.

12-14-2012, 09:50 AM	#13
Cyclops Motorsports Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Kent Wa Oddometer: 914	Personally I would go with one of the 2st options..There all good..what about the Husky? Great deals on those right now.. __________________ When Quality matters,Its all about choices. Performance LED Vendors thread http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839163 www.cyclopsadventuresports.com http://youtu.be/1fmEJO3ftFI

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