200 2 stroke ?
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Yeah you got a point... But a 200 is still made ?
Rick
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Clay would be the one to give you an official answer. Send him a email or drop him a p.m.
I really don't think the 200cc was a very popular model, most prefer a 250 or 300 over a 200, then again most have never rode a 200.
The turn off is the 200 shares same frame and components as the larger models, thus making is a bit obeaste / portly.
I really don't think the 200cc was a very popular model, most prefer a 250 or 300 over a 200, then again most have never rode a 200.
The turn off is the 200 shares same frame and components as the larger models, thus making is a bit obeaste / portly.
fletchman45
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This is a good question. As I understand they pretty much make 200's for the USA. I think. Halls website says you can preorder a 2013 200. But really with the bike being, well porky a 250 may be a better choice. But yes a 200 is almost a thousand cheaper which would pay for some good stuff! Clay can tell ya!
i'd suggest try test driving a 200.
shure a 250 will have more of everything, but will you be able to keep holding it in control after 100km loop orso?
i swapped my 300 for a 200 and don't regret it.
the 200 is a bit underappreciated IMHO
give it a try, i'm shure it can do allmost everything the "big" ones can.
+ you don't have to be so subtile on the throttle, until it hits the powerband
good luck o the choice, just make shure it's a gasser
ciao, Hannes.
shure a 250 will have more of everything, but will you be able to keep holding it in control after 100km loop orso?
i swapped my 300 for a 200 and don't regret it.
the 200 is a bit underappreciated IMHO
give it a try, i'm shure it can do allmost everything the "big" ones can.
+ you don't have to be so subtile on the throttle, until it hits the powerband
good luck o the choice, just make shure it's a gasser
ciao, Hannes.
i'd suggest try test driving a 200.
shure a 250 will have more of everything, but will you be able to keep holding it in control after 100km loop orso?
i swapped my 300 for a 200 and don't regret it.
the 200 is a bit underappreciated IMHO
give it a try, i'm shure it can do allmost everything the "big" ones can.
+ you don't have to be so subtile on the throttle, until it hits the powerband
good luck o the choice, just make shure it's a gasser
ciao, Hannes.
I am sure the 200 has plenty of go, im only 70kg , its only the tango 200 that shares the smaller/lighter frame/motor but i dont want a orange bike, shame they dont do the berg in a 200,
The 200 motor has plenty of zip, if the 200 motor was in the 125 frame
= orange then LOL
Clay
Banned
The factory finally shipped 200s on Monday of this week. Twenty are on the way and 17 are sold to dealers. One of those will go in our demo fleet so there are a couple unsold. I have yet to ride a GG 200 because we sold them when we got them in but I plan to ride one when these come in. I rode KDX200s for years when I worked for Kawasaki so I really like that engine size. Of course that was a lot of years and pounds ago.
Jetster220
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Ive got a '12 200, love it. I really couldnt see the need for needing anymore really, its got plenty of low end grunt for anything you need really, but is so smooth all the way across the power, you can really beat on it when you want without it wearing you out. I think the 200 is definitely overlooked to often. Also, it really doesnt feel porky or anything even though it shares the same frame, doesnt feel much bigger than my old kx125 while riding or generally even picking it up, only really notice if I am pushing it around.
gasser
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I don't know for sure but if I had to bet I would bet that a 200 GG motor in a 125 GG frame would weigh within 5 pounds of a stock 200 gasser.The 200 motor has plenty of zip, if the 200 motor was in the 125 frame
Rick
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Yep!!! If not more, get rid of the c/b hump, compact the cases a bit, slap that in the 125 frame....
Don't get me wrong, I love my 200, but after racing my aluminum frame YZ125 it is going to be tough to give it up. You can't feel the weight of the 200 when you ride, but throwing it on a stand, lifting the rear over a big logs, or anything else it can taxing and when your tired it really takes a toll. The motor is what makes the 200 shine
But, I can say in all the years that I have rode and raced that bike, it has NERVER let me down! The best bike I've ever owned.
GMP
Active member
Super light 125s also tend to get deflected more in fast rocky stuff, despite good suspension. Same reason some heavy 450s plow through everything. I think the majority of GG extra weight is in the motor, so it adds stability and does not hurt agility because its so low. 200 static mass is the same but rotating mass less, so there is your difference in feel on the trail and no difference on the stand compared to the 250. Its all a trade off, just pick your trade.
gasser
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I've owned GG enduro bikes constantly now for 13 years. I've had (2)200s, (3)250s, and (2)300s. I live and ride in the hills of Tennessee and once a year in the Colorado high country. I'm 59 years old and weigh 235# without gear. I'm a slow C class rider with descent technical skills but I don't race. The 250 works best for me overall. At my weight the 200 wouldn't pull some of the Colorado hills above 12,000 feet unless geared too low for the road sections. The 250 and 300 will do it all but for me it's just more fun and less work on the 250. If I was 40 pounds lighter the 200 would probably be my favorite.
