2010 cross country or racing?

[gg3]

Has anyone been able to ride the Cross country model & the racing 'R' model?
I have decided to retire the 2002 ec300 with much regret,it is a fantastic bike.I am now really uncertain whether to buy the cross country or 'R' model.
I am an intermediate rider ,will never do an ISDE ,may do a couple of local GNCC rides next year but mainly social trail rides,really social!
I just want the most bang for my bucks,but don't want to get a bike I then have tame/revalve to be ridable.Any ride reviews would be most helpful.

 

[roostafish]

Sounds like you already have the perfect bike. Are you bored with it, or is it worn out?

 

[tm_enduro]

Unless you are racing, I suspect the R model will be too stiff, and will require revalve and re-springing.

 

[gg3]

The bike is getting to the stage where everything is wearing out.The maintenance cost will be getting higher each year.I probably would have kept it another year but a guy has made me a very good offer,it wasn't even for sale!
Haven't heard much about the 2010 suspension,would I revalve the cross country anyway?

 

[baker]

I have a 08 ec 300 now and rode the new 2010 ec300racing. I recommend the racing. You will have to get both models revalved probably so that not issue. The motor on the racing believe it or not seemed to me smoother. I will be getting the racing model for that reason. Torque and smooth

chance

 

[gg3]

I have a 08 ec 300 now and rode the new 2010 ec300racing. I recommend the racing. You will have to get both models revalved probably so that not issue. The motor on the racing believe it or not seemed to me smoother. I will be getting the racing model for that reason. Torque and smooth

chance

Cheers Baker,good feed back.The dealer thought the R model would be very twitchy because of the lighter fly wheel.

 

[AZRickD]

We have a top A-rider in Arizona with an EC250 Racing.

He is very fast. I suspect you are not. The suspension is tendon-fatiguingly stiff (which suits him just fine).

Run, don't walk, from the Racing version.

 

[skid jackson]

my 06 300 came with the lighter flywheel. I've got 10 oz weight on it. If I keep it I'm thinking I might try a euro flywheel, 2k3 is it? on it.

 

[gg3]

2010 On The Way!

Got off the fence & ordered a EC 300 with an electric start,have to wait until Feb. though.

 

[F_G]

Got off the fence & ordered a EC 300 with an electric start,have to wait until Feb. though.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[WoodsChick]

I have a 08 ec 300 now and rode the new 2010 ec300racing. I recommend the racing. You will have to get both models revalved probably so that not issue. The motor on the racing believe it or not seemed to me smoother. I will be getting the racing model for that reason. Torque and smooth

chance

Did the 2010 feel significantly lighter than your `08? Has anyone had a chance to actually weigh one and see what it weighs in real-world pounds?

I really need a new 2-stroke and am taking a serious look at the new GGs and the Husky WRs.


Thanks,
WoodsChick