2019 Gas Gas EC200 First Ride

Test Ride for a brand new GasGas 2019 EC200. What a bike!!!
Location: Akaa Motocross track, Finland

[@chrisvozza6530]

It sounds like a bigger bike 👍👍

[@MERMBRAMA]

Could you tell me about the low end power of that bike? More like 125 or more like 250?

[@ylisuutari]

I was really suprised about low end power. Defenately not like 125, but still not so agressive than 250. But If I need to put the line somewhere, it might be little bit more on the 250 side.

[@vadadofthr3357]

I have an older ec200, love the bike. Im a big guy 6ft 230 and its a great woods bike. Very good low end and will get up and go when you twist it. Very smooth

[@chrisvozza6530]

More test videos on this bike please

[@maxdad05]

hard to get a read on the bike. too much throttle chopping. not sure if the bike has no over rev, or if he just isn't capable of finding it

[@Zx6rBlue]

The 200 is listed as being as heavy as the 250 and 300, is it that heavy? Does it have an electric start? Looking at this, the KTM 150 or TM 144, thanks

[@ylisuutari]

It feels much lighter... and much easier to drive. There in an electric start. Compared to tm there is much more low end power. Gearbox is the same as 300/250 so it can last a bit better than biked based on 125cc as tm and beta.

[@Zx6rBlue]

@@ylisuutari that's great thank you, there is not a lot of info on these. You've made my choice a bit harder lol

[@nfrancis1145]

How much $ was it new out the door ?

[@MERMBRAMA]

How do you consider taking this bike to hard or extreme enduro events?

[@ylisuutari]

Of course this is not a motocross bike but KYB works there as well :) I am currently driving EC300 2018 and waiting for my EC200 2019. My opinion is that 2T is the only choise for hard enduro and extreme competitions and for me EC200 works better.. It is more safe when you are tired in long events. No need to hold back because of amount of power. With ec300 you need to be more carefull as I'm not a pro.

[@MERMBRAMA]

@@ylisuutari i have a beta390rr for desert driving and a gasgas txt 300....want something to fill the gap between them...200 might be perfect for that...or maybe beta xtrainer...but i think suspension on gasgas200 is much better

[@ylisuutari]

@@MERMBRAMA Beta xtrainer suspension is totally different. Have you checked GG Ranger? It is more like xtrainer but with suspension. If height is not a problem, then EC200 is still my choise.

[@MERMBRAMA]

@@ylisuutari i saw the new ranger yes...interesting bike..i am 1.85m...no need for low seat😉...the price of ranger is very interesting...but i think ec200 will suit me better..?

[@ylisuutari]

@@MERMBRAMA Agreed. Ranger is too low for you... I am 1.72m but I still go with EC :)

[@v4sdude191]

Try the xc 200, I've never seen a video with one.

[@ylisuutari]

XC is not option form me, because it is not road legal. As far as I understand, only difference is exhaust pipe. Still waiting for my own EC200 from factory. This was the one and only test bike from the factory.

[@v4sdude191]

How long have you been riding for?

[@ylisuutari]

Not so much. About 6-7 years.

[@v4sdude191]

@@ylisuutari would you choose a 200 gas gas bike, or a 300? Why

[@ylisuutari]

​@@v4sdude191 I have 300 now and it is excellent bike. Lot's of torq and power especially for fast tracks and extreme as well, BUT 200cc feels like much easier to drive. You don't need to be afraid to rev it high... you can drive with full gass and enjoy agressive riging without any thoughts about ambulance and hospital :) In Finland normal enduro conditions are wet, mud, dark, wet roots, stones.. lots of wet stones. When driving long enduro competitions you get tired (at least I will) and I think risks for accident is much higher when driving 300. That is the main reason why my choise will be 200.

[@hamburgerklay7679]

Never heard of a gasgas