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surfer1100

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Haven't been able to find anything on the 125...Is the tiddler no more??

I'm a small bore rider, had a couple husky 125/144s and currently on a TM 125.

My cousin has a 02 XC 125 that I picked out for him, we both love the smaller bikes and are planning to buy some new ones soon. Do we have to go Husky or TM again?
 
surfer1100 said:
Haven't been able to find anything on the 125...Is the tiddler no more??

I'm a small bore rider, had a couple husky 125/144s and currently on a TM 125.

My cousin has a 02 XC 125 that I picked out for him, we both love the smaller bikes and are planning to buy some new ones soon. Do we have to go Husky or TM again?
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Not here in the US. We brought in fifteen 2011 models and it took forever to move them. I might be able to special order one for you but it would take something like 3 months to arrive.
 
Maybe find one of those '11s still at a dealer? I'm sure the '12s do not use the new frame like the bigger bikes, so no big difference.
 
Surfer,
This dealer bought the last 125 we had. Not sure if it is new or not. It may have been demo'ed.

STEX Motorsports 123 E. Sprague Av., Spokane, WA 99202 Contact: Stephen Gates Phone: 509-474-1456


Clay
 
Kind off topic, but how many total units does Gas Gas move in the US each year? When you say something like that about 11 125's that were slow to move, it amazes me. We need to get the word out there and get sales up!
 
Koko said:
Kind off topic, but how many total units does Gas Gas move in the US each year? When you say something like that about 11 125's that were slow to move, it amazes me. We need to get the word out there and get sales up!
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We sold 504 units in 2011. We initially ordered 600 2012 models but would up getting 140 due to the late delivery. I hope to do 400 2013 models. About 65% of these units are 300s. We brought in low numbers of 125s and 250 4Ts and they moved very slow. I wanted to give those models a try though to see how they would do.
 
Thanks Clay! That amazes me. That really puts things in perspective for me. You guys (along with the Gas Gas) do a darn good job of keeping prices in check when competing against other manufacturers where economies of scale change things drastically.
 
I don't think I'd go the 125 route with GG as there seems to be very very little info around regarding them, and very little of them in circulation. The 200/250/300 are the ones getting the development, and the 4T range is proven Yamaha tech so no issues with parts availability or information there. Just my thoughts. I'm sure they're great bikes to ride.

Very interesting on the figures Clay. Hope you make your expected sales for 2013! Don't sell too many mate! :D
 
wheelie said:
I liked Clay's remarks about Mark so much that I have added it to my signature:p Ha
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That's hilarious!
I got a text from Mark with a few choice words for saying that. When he sees this I will prolly get another one from him.
 
Yup, thats me!. No problem, I had a EC200 way back in '03, loved it and have always eyed getting another Gasser. My dad is eyeing a 300 now pretty hard, cant stand me having a newer bike than him lol.
 
surfer1100 said:
Haven't been able to find anything on the 125...Is the tiddler no more??

I'm a small bore rider, had a couple husky 125/144s and currently on a TM 125.

My cousin has a 02 XC 125 that I picked out for him, we both love the smaller bikes and are planning to buy some new ones soon. Do we have to go Husky or TM again?
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I'd make you a heck of a deal on my used 2011 125 Six Days. It's time to go back to a 200...
 
Thanks for the info guys. I was hoping for a new framed version. Want to try something cutting edge. I know a lot of people don't believe in the tiddlers, it's unfortunate. The tiddler has an advantage almost everywhere for me except for fire road conditions, and even then doesnt give up much.
Hope they update the the 125 into a 144 like the husky and create a new frame with Ohlins front and back! :D
 
Hi!

EC125 2013 Racing model just released with the new frame.. Just google it and you should see some facebook site... Yeaaah.... Looks great with the Scalvini pipe...
 
I hope its a SIMILAR frame but not the SAME frame, that would be too big/heavy for a 125. Its even pushing it for the 200. They need a new frame AND motor platform that will support 144 and 200 displacements in a lighweight and appropriately sized package.

GG has tough competiton in the 125 market here(limited) from Husky. Right now you can get a '12 Husky CR125 including a complete 144 kit in the crate for $5K. Thats with BWM backed incentive $$. I'm pretty sure that GG (and Clay) just can't do that. It isn't much cheaper to mfg a 125 compared to a 250/300, but you are forced to sell it for less or not sell at all.
 
Hi!

The biggest advantage with the new frame to me is the new ergonomics and additional ground clearance. The engine is not loosing much if anything against the KTM and Husky. I have tried both. Currently I am struggling to adjust nicely the height of my bars on my 08 EC125 and I am just 1,80m, not tall. Today I tested it with risers and while it was almost perfect when standing it was awfully tall when going through tight turns sitting. (I am using Renthal Fatbar 604 and not the oem bar but still I think the bike is too cramped.) This Racing version of the new EC125 runs for a special price currently in Finland for 6390 euros. The KTM is 7560. For that difference I would go with the GasGas.

Leon
 
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