Gas gas ec200?

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Hi , I have an opportunity to buy a 2007 gas gas ec 200 for 3500 bucks, I ihave never ridden gasgasand from what I hear parts are expensive.so basically I want to know if this is a good bike for the money?, does it feel underpowered? How is it downlow? So pros and cons please, oh and maybe if there's some must do mods let me know


Thanks, Keaton
 
Hi Keaton ,

EC 200s especially up from 2005 are very awesome bikes . They are very reliable and great handling bikes - of course u need to be some more focused with the clutch but that isnt any problem . They are light to ride compared to 250 & 300 and much easier to ride than 125s . Just update jetting with LTR-kit and add powervalve cover and splitstream and re-sprung your bike for your weight and u will have a fast,nimble and reliable package ! I wonder why soo many riders prefer 250&300 instead of this - maybe they havent got a chance to test them ? Go for EC 200 - u will like it .
 
keatron said:
Hi , I have an opportunity to buy a 2007 gas gas ec 200 for 3500 bucks, I ihave never ridden gasgasand from what I hear parts are expensive.so basically I want to know if this is a good bike for the money?, does it feel underpowered? How is it downlow? So pros and cons please, oh and maybe if there's some must do mods let me know


Thanks, Keaton
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It may help others to know your location. Here in the USA, parts are easy to get and comparatively priced. I buy all parts online/by phone. There are also cross over parts (see list on main page). I can't comment on the EC200 vs. 250/300. There are a few here with 200's that like really like them. It sounds like a decent price. What extras are included?
 
If it's in good shape, that's a great deal. Parts are on par with Japanese bikes and in some cases, cheaper. Parts are way cheaper than KTM for the most part.

The 200 makes alright low end power, but it really shines in the midrange and top end. Atleast my 2001 EC200 does. It makes reasonable bottom end, but it responds best to some clutch work and revs. It'll keep with my girlfriend's KTM250XC-W in the wide open stuff, and even pull it on the top end.
 
Mikael said:
Hi Keaton ,

EC 200s especially up from 2005 are very awesome bikes . They are very reliable and great handling bikes - of course u need to be some more focused with the clutch but that isnt any problem . They are light to ride compared to 250 & 300 and much easier to ride than 125s . Just update jetting with LTR-kit and add powervalve cover and splitstream and re-sprung your bike for your weight and u will have a fast,nimble and reliable package ! I wonder why soo many riders prefer 250&300 instead of this - maybe they havent got a chance to test them ? Go for EC 200 - u will like it .
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im a big guy, 6 4 250lb, i liked my 300 because of its bottom end, my 250 is ok too, albeit a little(obviously) less powerful
ive never had a chance to ride a gg 200 tho, i learned on a crappy old yami 200 that had seized half a dozen times, wed just pour oil into the jug and let it sit till it would break free with a kick, then fire her up again. i hated 2ts because of that bike, i spent more time walking it uphill in 1st with the throttle pegged than i did riding it.
but so far my experience with gg has blown every other bike ive ever ridden out of the water in every way, handling, suspension, power, and looks to boot.
the rumor about parts is just because theres not a gg dealer on every corner to offset the jap stuff. but go fasters has everything, awesome service, and super fast shipping. the pricing is similar, some things are more, but you definately get what you pay for with gg.
my old roomates honda and kawi were constantly needing some 200 dollar part replaced. as of yet the only part ive replaced bt both my gassers has been a clutch res rebuild, which was given to me by the bikes prev owner (thanks jeep!) so actually i didnt spend anything but time.
long story short, GO GASSER!
 
First off, don't belive everything you hear...go right to the source...give Go.Fasters or any other GasGas shop a call and get the skinny for yourself. There is maybe a handfull of 200 owners on this board, those that have them, love' em!
 
i've ridden most every 2t and 4t dirt bike out there. recently switched back to 2t, and specifically went for the gg 200. i don't mind winding the snot out of it, and wanted smooth power delivery (which eliminated the ktm), lightweight and nimble handling. it does not have the torque of the bigger bikes, but what do you expect from a 200 2t? it makes you more talented with the clutch - especially since i just switched from the super lazy 450 4t ...i ride mostly tight trails, woods, hills, etc. no open flat stuff at all....the only thing i miss is the ability to crank a big torque wheelie at will...
 
MattR said:
It may help others to know your location. Here in the USA, parts are easy to get and comparatively priced. I buy all parts online
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so I'm in sooke, Bc Canada near Victoria
and has for mods it has been jeted, hype skid plate, fmf pipe, flatland guards. But it needs a new front rim, wheel bearings and brake pads front and back.

So I thought maybe I should tell u the riding I will be doing, it's very tight single track with steep hills roots and shit, so I need a bike that can handle on a dime and fchug up any steep hill I encounter

oh has anyone got anything from pacific gas gas? R they expensive?
 
That 200 should fit the bill nicely for BC. I've owned 200,250,300. All are good, the 200 is not a lazy man's bike, but extremely capable. I think that $3500 sounds reasonable for an '07. '07 is the year they upgraded the chassis, so it should be all smiles.
 
$3500 is dirt cheap for a 2007 if it's in good shape if that's in Canadian dollars. Usually a 2007 would go for $4500-5000 up here.

I deal with Dave at GasGas Pacific all the time (he sponsors me now). Great guy, good prices.
 
roostafish said:
the 200 is not a lazy man's bike, but extremely capable.
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yep, i was way lazy riding 450 4t. the only real challenge was muscling it around everything. the 200 will definitely improve your skills, and make you faster in the tight stuff (well it depends on what you bike you're switching from)...it will keep you working, which is a plus....
 
keatron said:
How would this bike compare to a ktm 200, I've heard there underpowered to there ktm rival
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power delivery wise the gasgas is more placid than any other 2 stroke of equivelant capacity.
the ktm 200 is a very aggressive bike without the right jetting and powervalve spring. even ktm 200 owners say it can be a handful at times.
but that may just be how its designed, the ktm is 125 based engine made bigger. wheras the gasgas is 250 based engine made smaller
whether its more powerful im not sure.
 
I have a 2005 ec200 and I almost sold it because I didn't have the time to ride. Well, all that has changed. I made some time and went riding for the first time in over a year. There is no way I'm selling it! I had way too much fun!

I have 12/48 gearing and I had to use the clutch a little too much in the slow stuff. I’m now changing to 12/51 or 12/52.

Parts? What parts? I haven’t had to get anything. Buy the guards, change the gearing and try it out. You’ll be surprised at what it can do.

Check out http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2713&highlight=burns
 
The comparison to a KTM 200 is an obvious one. I've got plenty to say about it too. Firs though, let me say that I hate the KTM 200. Not KTM's in general, but the ill handling, twitchy, horrible chassis of the KTM 200. The Gasser is a bit more mellow than the Katoom, but the chassis is far more planted. It weighs more, but it turns and goes straight both better than the KTM. My first GG 200 was in '99 when they first arrived, and the dealer who sponsored me rounded up a KTM for comparison on the dyno. He was extremely distraught when my 200 made 29 hp versus the 33 of the KTM on his dyno. Both bikes were virtually new, so it was a fair comparison. After some jetting and timing he had my bike to 31 HP, but was not satisfied. Then we did the squish band mod on the head, another couple HP, and I was even with the KTM. Then he chopped an inch out of the header of the pipe and tweaked the jetting some more and now we were making 35 HP. The bike was very potent, just ask Rick, he's riding it still today!

Bottom line, the KTM does make more power, but I don't think it makes it a better bike. In fact, I think for most people, the stock engine is better for technical riding and is very reliable. I think that KTM makes a good bike quality wise, but I think the 200 is the worst one they make. That's my opinion, and there's plenty of folks who like it, but to me, that's the only bike in their lineup that isn't good.
 
My only complaint with my 200 is it is not as "snappy" down low, yes, it is able to be lugged, and with a flick of the clutch, or drop a gear and the mid comes on like a wild fire and pulls hard till it signs off but.... in a nice way....and by then your looking for another gear or down shifting for a turn..if your in the tight stuff. The mods that Roots outlined in his reply have not taken away from any of the rideability of the bike, in the slow tight stuff, it only raises the fun factor by 10!

I am a senior "B" Enduro and Cross Country racer who raced that very bike last year to a C.C 5th place class finish last year in D-36 against almost all 450's! So, there is NO doudt that a 9 year old GasGas EC200 is competitive in the right hands...ohhh....one more thing.....they handle like a dream, turn on a dime!

Good Luck
 
the 08 and newer ktm 200's are very smooth maybe even under powered. I rode a friends 08 and it was a very nice bike.Whisper quiet too. I had an 03 ktm 200 that was unridable because it was so snappy. My buds 08 was the polar opposite.I almost bought one, but got an 08 husky 125. Still may end up on 200, ktm or gasser.
 
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