The Best 300 2 stroke dirt bike? KTM vs Rieju vs GasGas

Hey guys, this is our 300 2 stroke dirt bike shootout, I wanted to do this video for a long time. We got 4 different 300 2 strokes from different eras, we got TPI 300 2 stroke, we have carbureted 300 2 stroke, we have non counter balanced old KTM bike, we have original GASGAS 300 2 stroke ... this should be fun!! Cheers!
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2 stroke KTM 300 XC

[@jackieenx7085]

The old Gasgas is the new Rieju and getting parts and everything else that Travis mentioned is no problem at all... I have a modern husky and I have the new Rieju... KYB suspension vs. WP.... carburetor versus TPI... Rieju for the win...

[@dirtniron]

yes, thanks for sharing Jackie

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Hall’s Cycles has what you need for the Spanish steeds👍🏻👍🏻

[@kylegreen378]

The 2018 GasGas is the best!

[@dirtbiketv1]

Epic. Rider announcing was the best part

[@philthy63612345]

Nice video, I love the snappy power of my 2013 ktm 300, newer bikes feel too smooth and linear power 4 stroke like power delivery, which for hard enduro is perfect, however where I live we ride alot of faster sections between the hard enduro sectioms so the newer bikes feel less fun to me, and why I haven't sold it. As far as what is the best, they are all great bikes just different strokes for different folks. Just ride and enjoy it

[@dirtniron]

Right on Philippe, well said. I see it the same way, have fun!

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

Rieju for the win.

[@ShawnBlais]

Cool video, but seems like what was missed was how tunable the old models were. Mild map should take the edge off the hit, or you could switch to yellow or green springs, or even back off on the power valve adjustment which will flatten out the top end as well. Would've been really interesting to swap in the yellow spring half way through the day, and see how it feels compared to TPI. Seems like this gives the edge to the older models though, you can easily tune for trail in 5m by swapping springs if you don't like the hit, but then switch back to red spring for wide open stuff.

[@dirtniron]

thats a good point, thanks for sharing Shawn!

[@robh3267]

Rado, you must've had a lot of fun making this video and let's be honest if it's a 300 2 stroke your riding it's gonna put a smile on your face.

[@dirtniron]

you are absolutely right Rob!

[@montanamountainutv]

Nice video! I love randy, older riders are so smooth on the trail. I have a 17 ktm 300 xc-w (just gave to my 16yr old son) and a 19 husky 300 tei. At first I thought the 17 was way better, but then I used map position 2 on the 19 and wow! 👌 she lugs, and she is crisp. Little boggy then explosive on map 1. Not exactly sure what that does...But I Love the 300's! Thanks for the videos!!

[@dirtniron]

Very cool! thanks for the comment brother!

[@NirHason]

That was a really great video, Rado! I really enjoyed it! I have the 2017 300 XC-W and I love this thing! won't replace it for at least 4 years to come.

[@dirtniron]

Glad you liked it Nir! good to hear from you ;)

[@jflynn1996]

"best 300 2 stroke" video without a Beta, Sherco, or TM? Should've titled it "best KTM 300 generation".

[@dirtniron]

I would love to, as I mentioned in the video. I put the brands in the title of the video so its clear we dont have them all

[@robh3267]

You obviously missed the point of the video, this wasn't meant to be a magazine shootout.

[@sharonpowrie6268]

hi, i am in new zealand, had a gas gas xc 250 2019 from new. great bike. still on original battery, never had a problem getting parts.i would replace it with a Rieju

[@Briank-ef5iq]

I’m rocking my 2015 ktm 250xc an love it ! Yea newer ones smoother but it runs so good an I have a blast on it! Can’t see spending 11k for a new one

[@dirtniron]

Sounds good brother, they sure are a blast to ride!

[@Andy-co6pn]

I got a 2019 250 XC ,last of the carb bikes and still has the kick-start. Won't be replacing it for years

[@mrakovcich1]

Hey Rado, excellent as usual! However, you didn't' tell me where you guys were riding. I am in No. CA and didn't recognize your spot. Thank you buddy. Keep up the good work. P.S. let the 'snappy" 93 Slovakia bike rip buddy. Love the build. My favorite.

[@dirtniron]

thanks a lot brother, appreciate it!

[@Fmontes]

Freaking GREAT vid, Rado! So cool you guys got to sample all these similar - but different - bikes! I'll take your 2017, haha! My 2016 300XC can be a little kitten, or it can be a dragon - that's why I LOVE it.

[@dirtniron]

glad you like it brother! yes those engines have a lot of fire in them ;)

[@groundhawg8394]

Very cool video from 2 of my favorite channels Rado and travis 👌

[@dirtniron]

Right on, thanks brother 👍

[@painsrides3616]

Interesting video. My 16 TE 250 is or was very snappy, here in the northeast we have mostly tight, technical trails(and mud 😐). So I tamed the bike with lower gearing, eased the PW and an FMF Gnarly pipe. Now it does just fine with power right off idle

[@dirtniron]

Thanks for sharing, sounds good! that snappy power is fun but sometimes smooth is better

[@tomc7296]

Nice video, having fun is what it's all about!

[@dirtniron]

You got that right Tom! thanks for watching

[@hexhead5732]

Love the info on these bikes thanks guys good video Rado

[@dirtniron]

Glad you like them! thanks brother

[@GeniusEnis]

Great video! Is the 2012 slovakian build so snappy because of the Rk-tek head or is it just the nature of that bike? I wonder if for example the 2017 XC carb bike with a Rk-tek head would be as snappy as the 2012 bike?

[@dirtniron]

I have the same head on my 17. Slovakia build has an oldschool engine

[@1991enduro]

I'm looking for a new neuro modern 2 stroke bike and dont want anything less than a 17 dont want tpi so thanks for this vid think ima go 2017 ktm 300 carbd 300cc

[@EinSteinerEnduro]

You could go sherco

[@1991enduro]

@@EinSteinerEnduro sherco are much much note expensive but was also thinking off a sef300 as I am a 4 stroker lol

[@EinSteinerEnduro]

@@1991enduro yes in some parts of the world they are cheaper in some they are more expensive... We never buy new tho anyways so 🤷. Have fun riding! 👍

[@1991enduro]

@@EinSteinerEnduro cheers mate I also up load check me and my channel out

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

I think the balancers on the 2stroke ktms have made a big difference, they are nearly vibration free , even compared to me 350 4banger they have less vibration, as for tpi u love it or hate it but thats what they will all be in the next 2 years. Ps I love tpi.

[@dawidswanepoel2523]

4 stroke for life for me 👍

[@dirtniron]

;)

[@brandongoberdhan7742]

Hi can you please please please do a video where you take a 2004 kx250f or 2006 rmz 250 and put newer plastics on it from a newer bike to see how it would line up? Preferably the radiator side plastics and front fender and front plate. That would be awesome

[@zxcvbnmnz]

You couldn't find a Sherco or Beta but found three riders that look the same :)

[@dirtniron]

hahaha, now thats really funny!!! 😂

[@degerlitaslar375]

thanks for video 😁

[@dirtniron]

Welcome

[@silly-xd8uq]

Should I get a 250rx or 250fx

[@H8er-Maker]

Any experience on a Reiju mr300 since the acquisition? There is a dealership near me that sells them for about $2000 less than the bikes tested.

[@dirtniron]

Only on old gasgas which should be similar.

[@jackieenx7085]

I have one it's fabulous

[@glenngertz9429]

Rieju MR 300 Pro owner here . 37 hours so far and the bike is freaking awesome . Once jetted correctly it's bliss ! Great engine, suspension and handling . My next bike will be another Rieju MR .

[@dirtniron]

@@glenngertz9429 thanks for sharing Glenn 👍

[@jackieenx7085]

I want to add it does have some quirks.. for me too much stuff on the handlebars.. it's actually wired for turn signals.. if you want to get rid of the headlight and tail light then the speedometer doesn't work but the speedometer does not have a hour meter nor does it keep track of average mph.. the map switch is very very easy to knock into the rain map but you just take it off The handlebar and believe it or not you put it on the radiator hose ( yep really) and then it's out of the way and no worries... It comes with so many top shelf components.. oh yeah and the starter button is on the left and the kill button is on the right.. 😄🤘🤘

[@jcsquared1111]

shame no BETA!! but great video

[@scannorse]

“Before counter balancer” they said….but hey !! All of them is after counter balancer, as Gasgas had counter balancer already in 1997. ! Get the information right :-)

[@erichess5566]

What kind of GoPro chin mount is Travis using?

[@colechristensen25]

Klim makes their own GoPro mounts for their helmets that fits into the chin piece. That’s what he’s using. I have one too, I love it.

[@vtecmossy]

Beta 300 rr best modern 300 🤔

[@dirtniron]

I need to ride one, Sherco too

[@vtecmossy]

@@dirtniron yeah there both very good beta is better but am waiting on the ktm 500exc to try out myself, leaning towards a 2stroke 300 till I try thay out 😁

[@ammechanical7660]

Everyone just picked their own bike 😂

[@glahut93]

Rieju mr300 pro best 300

[@Schigacevsky]

Amazing video, thank You for sharing. Would love to have some more insights about the Spanish GG, if it would be tuned for You gyus and all of You could ride it, because in comparison to 2014 KTM, GG feels more agile. And one more thing - You guys really look the same, how can that be :D :D :D

[@dirtniron]

Hahaha, we are the California dirt bike dudes, thats how we all look like 😉

[@thatsallfolks3115]

Where are you guys riding?

[@dirtniron]

Cahuilla Creek MX trails in the back

[@thatsallfolks3115]

@@dirtniron TY buddy

[@italianbikes4life283]

Where is a Beta?

[@dirtniron]

yea, I have the same question :)

[@WeaponsEducation]

All 300s are now illegal in California, nightmare

[@dirtniron]

only the brand new ones 2022 and up

[@jackieenx7085]

Funny... I ride mine three days a week

[@jakubsvitek6653]

😉🤘🏼🔧

[@ktm450cl7]

Oh. Jay is not there and suddenly tpi wins? Come on Rado. Hahaha

[@dirtniron]

hahah, we sneaked it in.. dont tell him ;)

[@colechristensen25]

@@dirtniron haha come on you know the carb is better lol. TPI is super soft

[@AspearMotorSports]

Beta!

[@dirtniron]

Thanks for sharing, wish we could have it on the test

[@AspearMotorSports]

@@dirtniron beta usa is based in cali, maybe one day you can get a demo bike

[@piterrr_]

TM>Beta>sherco>ktm for me

[@dirtniron]

Thanks for sharing

[@eag8999]

Beta wins.