First ride on the new bike....whoa!

[bukwheat]

Well, I went out for the first ride on the new 06 ec250. Geez, I am in love with this ride. I am coming off an 03 KTM 200exc and I immediately felt comfortable on the GG. I was going faster, felt more in control and didn't get
as tired on the new one. My buddies said I looked more natural on this bike
and I felt more natural, as well. A lot less effort to go fast on this baby!

 

[GMP]

Yes, and now you know what suspension is supposed to work like too!

Many of us came from KTMs.

Good luck, glad you like it.

 

[AZRickD]

How would you compare the handling and suspension between the two?

I know that KTM has come a long way in the last four years, suspension-wise, so it might not be a fair comparison if someone were considering an '07 or '08 KTM.

Rick

 

[bukwheat]

How would you compare the handling and suspension between the two?

I know that KTM has come a long way in the last four years, suspension-wise, so it might not be a fair comparison if someone were considering an '07 or '08 KTM.

Rick

Like you said, I really can't compare the GG to an 07 KTM as I haven't ridden one. I know between my 03 and the GG, the difference is day and nite! I have heard the new ones handle mucho better than my 03. I looked for an
07 250 xcw but there were none that I could find and I was wanting to get back to a rear linkage bike and I am really glad I did.