2021 Gas Gas EX250F Demo Ride REVIEW

[@brandon.parker788]

I apologize for the video showing adds over the Pros/Cons part so I've added it below: Pros: - $600 less than the KTM 250 XC-F and $300 less than the Husqvarna FC 250 - Great Torquey Motor - Revs to the Moon - Very Lightweight and Flickable Feeling - Frame feels planted, and not rigid. You can put the bike exactly where you want it - The bike rides inside lines very well - The New WP Xact inverted 48mm fork feels great - best production air fork KTM has put on any of their motorcycles - feels like my WP Closed Chamber spring forks but better - almost comparable to the KYB SSS Cons: - No Map Switch/ Traction Control - Forged Triple Clamps - Silver Rims

[@warrenstemphly5756]

Who is the potential customer for this bike? Who are they making this for? What Japanese bikes are it’s competitors?

[@brandon.parker788]

This bike is for the everyday dirt bike enthusiast. For around the same price as the new Yamahas, Honda’s, Kawasaki’s, you can get a “KTM” that has less bells and whistles than the flagship model. Those differences being forged triple clamps rather than billet, silver excel rims, no map switch, baffle-cone in the muffler (ktm/husk do not have that), and no resonance chamber on the head pipe.

[@warrenstemphly5756]

@@brandon.parker788 sounds perfect, a great option for people who don’t need “the best of the best, of the best” but also want something different. I wonder if they could be serviced at a KTM/Husky dealership?

[@brandon.parker788]

@@warrenstemphly5756 yes they can be! The majority of parts (mainly engine) are interchangeable between the 3 brands, since they’re all produced in the same factory. Most KTM/Husky shops now will more than likely start selling Gas Gas in the future as well.

[@warrenstemphly5756]

@@brandon.parker788 also good to know as there are a few Husky/KTM dealers close by but no Gas Gas as of yet (there is one who is accepting deposits!). I’m new to dirt bikes and I’m not interested in motocross or being the next Jarvis. The Yamaha WR250F is a possibility for me as well. This Gas Gas looks like it has guys like me in mind.

[@mattnoonan6589]

@@brandon.parker788do you think this would be a hood woods race bike?