Bryan
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The OP bought a Beta 300RR and it led to a side discussion about the Rieju MR 300 http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25534
This thread is to separate that discussion so it doesn't detract from his purchase. IT details what my friend's purchase and the comparisons he did with Beta.
There are 3 versions of the Rieju MR300. Pro, Racing and Ranger. This is about the latter - the Ranger. I didn't know we had a dealer locally already that Rieju in stock about 30 minutes from me in Bellevue, WA. Frank's Motorbikes also stocks, Beta, TM, Sherco, enduro and trials models for each that has them. Here is a link to the Rieju models in the US.
My friend has a 2013 Husky 310 TE with a seat height of 37.4 inches. He struggled being able to ride it, due to short inseam. He was looking to replace it, I suggested he check out the Rieju because it was based on the GasGas and is a long standing company in Spain. He has always liked my 07 GG EC300. But wasn't sure since the seat height was too high for him.
He did some research About the Rieju and discovered we had a dealer nearby and that they made one with a lower seat height, the MR 300 Ranger.
Friday, I went with him to pick up his new bike. It gave me a chance to compare the Beta 300RR side by side with the Rieju MR 300 Racing and Ranger. The Ranger is definitely shorter by 2-3 inches at the seat.
It is advertised as 36.3" seat height according to Rieju website. But I measured his at 35.5"
Yesterday we went out to break it in. I took him on a trail I have taken him down several times with his Husky. Lot's of roots and and slippery stuff decent ups and downs. Normally I would stop and wait 10-15 seconds to wait for him to catch up. Yesterday he was just a couple of seconds behind me. I would stop at the top of climbs where there were blind corners with root wads to clear to make sure he made them, and he was able to bounce right over them and keep going. For him being able to flat foot on the ground makes all the difference in the world and it showed in his riding.
Frank told us it was based on the 2019 GasGas 300, the frame is the same, they have just adjusted the suspension to lower the bike, but still give good ground clearance for trail riding. It reminds me of those that used to buy the Pampera. This is a really good option for those that want to update or get the 200cc version.
The motor is tuned for low end power, great for the trails. The power delivery did not disappoint. The best part for my friend, is now he can relax, and concentrate on his riding techniques and not worry about if he can touch the ground if he gets stopped.
This thread is to separate that discussion so it doesn't detract from his purchase. IT details what my friend's purchase and the comparisons he did with Beta.
There are 3 versions of the Rieju MR300. Pro, Racing and Ranger. This is about the latter - the Ranger. I didn't know we had a dealer locally already that Rieju in stock about 30 minutes from me in Bellevue, WA. Frank's Motorbikes also stocks, Beta, TM, Sherco, enduro and trials models for each that has them. Here is a link to the Rieju models in the US.
My friend has a 2013 Husky 310 TE with a seat height of 37.4 inches. He struggled being able to ride it, due to short inseam. He was looking to replace it, I suggested he check out the Rieju because it was based on the GasGas and is a long standing company in Spain. He has always liked my 07 GG EC300. But wasn't sure since the seat height was too high for him.
He did some research About the Rieju and discovered we had a dealer nearby and that they made one with a lower seat height, the MR 300 Ranger.
Friday, I went with him to pick up his new bike. It gave me a chance to compare the Beta 300RR side by side with the Rieju MR 300 Racing and Ranger. The Ranger is definitely shorter by 2-3 inches at the seat.
It is advertised as 36.3" seat height according to Rieju website. But I measured his at 35.5"
Yesterday we went out to break it in. I took him on a trail I have taken him down several times with his Husky. Lot's of roots and and slippery stuff decent ups and downs. Normally I would stop and wait 10-15 seconds to wait for him to catch up. Yesterday he was just a couple of seconds behind me. I would stop at the top of climbs where there were blind corners with root wads to clear to make sure he made them, and he was able to bounce right over them and keep going. For him being able to flat foot on the ground makes all the difference in the world and it showed in his riding.
Frank told us it was based on the 2019 GasGas 300, the frame is the same, they have just adjusted the suspension to lower the bike, but still give good ground clearance for trail riding. It reminds me of those that used to buy the Pampera. This is a really good option for those that want to update or get the 200cc version.
The motor is tuned for low end power, great for the trails. The power delivery did not disappoint. The best part for my friend, is now he can relax, and concentrate on his riding techniques and not worry about if he can touch the ground if he gets stopped.
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