New Enduro bike? Let the debate begin!

[EXCDirt]

What to do.......?
I want to get a new enduro style bike. Prefer 2 smokers.
Wife says no road bikes so time to get something Badass and new!
I do trailrides like Desert storm, Trail blazer and berm buster. Also a bit of Woodhill, Dome valley, Not really many big jumps. (meow)
Then the odd ride at Coromandel with Daf, Xen, Jt and crew. The harder stuff.
Been riding since Nov 2008 but like it as this will be my 3rd bike.
Had 2007 Rmz450, them Ktm 300 09.

My Options are;
2010 Ktm exc 300, E start, Proven as I have the 09 model already. $13.5k ish

2010 Gas gas Ec300 Six Day. No E start, Good pedigree? No bad comments as yet. Parts may be expensive? Looks different. 13k +

Husky wr300. Not much info on that but it was suggested.
TM250... ???? Can you get one?


Don't really want a 4 stroke as I have the fear that they may explode. I had one and felt like I was riding a hand grenade. (no real proof to back that up, But heavy and high C.o.g.)

What else is there?
I think it is Ktm vs Gas Gas.

[Rupe]

What to do.......?
I want to get a new enduro style bike. Prefer 2 smokers.
Wife says no road bikes so time to get something Badass and new!
I do trailrides like Desert storm, Trail blazer and berm buster. Also a bit of Woodhill, Dome valley, Not really many big jumps. (meow)
Then the odd ride at Coromandel with Daf, Xen, Jt and crew. The harder stuff.
Been riding since Nov 2008 but like it as this will be my 3rd bike.
Had 2007 Rmz450, them Ktm 300 09.

My Options are;
2010 Ktm exc 300, E start, Proven as I have the 09 model already. $13.5k ish

2010 Gas gas Ec300 Six Day. No E start, Good pedigree? No bad comments as yet. Parts may be expensive? Looks different. 13k +

Husky wr300. Not much info on that but it was suggested.
TM250... ???? Can you get one?


Don't really want a 4 stroke as I have the fear that they may explode. I had one and felt like I was riding a hand grenade. (no real proof to back that up, But heavy and high C.o.g.)

What else is there?
I think it is Ktm vs Gas Gas.

I had a gasgas, probably wouldn't get another.

[flyingcr250]

KTM!!! nuff said

dale will be tryn to pimp out the gas gas lol

[vazza]

Either a 2010 KTM 300EXC. Better be quick, theres only afew left in the North Island.

Or the new Sixdays EC300 which looks rather sexy, but still.. cant beat a KTM.

If you're up for something different and want to be seen with a different looking bike definatly go with the sixday gg EC300 ;D

[krad_nz]

I must say I like the look of the Huskies, but never ridden one.

[flyingcr250]

I must say I like the look of the Huskies, but never ridden one.

im having thoughts of gettn a husky next year, i sorta wanna ride one first though.

[noobi]

Either a 2010 KTM 300EXC. Better be quick, theres only afew left in the North Island.

Or the new Sixdays EC300 which looks rather sexy, but still.. cant beat a KTM.

If you're up for something different and want to be seen with a different looking bike definatly go with the sixday gg EC300 ;D

Ahem. the gasgas DID beat the ktm, see ISDE 09

Steve, shuddup...

Gasgas parts expense is a myth, genuine parts are no more expensive than any other brand, its just the lack of aftermarket parts that people get confused with.

you could get a fully factory gasgas 300 http://www.gasgas.es/es/enduro/25-ec...tin-300cc.html

[vazza]

I just really dont think a GasGas is as hardnuts as a KTM.

[krad_nz]

im having thoughts of gettn a husky next year, i sorta wanna ride one first though.

Yeah been eyeing up WR250s. Would be pretty sweet having a brand new bike! Definitely need to ride one before parting with $$$$$ though.

[noobi]

I just really dont think a GasGas is as hardnuts as a KTM.

What does that even mean???

[krad_nz]

Hahah, I think he's winding you up. The new GG look pretty sweet I reckon.

[EXCDirt]

http://www.gasgas.es/es/enduro/25-ec...tin-300cc.html
Holy shit! How do you find one of those? Ohlins Susp and god knows what else?
Dear I ask how much?
But That's my Favorite bike so far.
But Gas gas no elecy start Yet... I do like how my Ktm is a tough bike and at some points I'm just swinging off the back of the bars like a flag in the wind.
No six day Ktm 300s left I assume?

[theblacksmith]

KTM 300 EXC for me when I can afford one.

[vazza]

I dont think theres any 6Day 300's left. Give the KTM factory a call.. May have to wait a while to get one.

[honda_power]

How about a TM EN300? Yes you can get them.

Got to be the best looking bikes, and TMs are supposed to be bloody fast stock.

Or even Husky WR300.
If i moved to an enduro bike it would be between those.