Gas Gas 300EC 300XC (now the Rieju MR300) review︱Cross Training Enduro

[@scottwesinger8377]

The Kick start on dirt bikes is like the headphone jack on phones. Nobody asked for them to go away but they keep taking them out. It’s always nice to see manufacturers keep them in.

[@theoprice721]

Scott Wesinger they take them off so that when your battery is completely dead it won't start and you have to buy a new battery

[@PercivalTheSeeker1982]

I ride a 2013 Gasgas XC300 with an S3 head and fmf gnarly pipe. What I love about this bike is the smoothness of power delivery, amazing stall resistance and low down torque. it tractors along like my XR650r. It is also very stable and well balanced, the stock suspension setup is amazing in the woods and rocky single track. The 6spd transmission ratios are spot on. The thing is built like a tank, and sure it is heavier than the rest, but it just makes me stronger! I am buying a timbersled kit and smart carb for it this year :)

[@firffighter]

I had the opportunity to ride several years on 4 different GasGas. So cool to see them back in the game! So many great choices now which only benefits us, the consumer.

[@0cernnunos0]

TM Racing which is an Italian brand, they use KYB forks for many years now. The shock they use is in house made. I have read that they work closely with Solva suspension on the shock. Anyhow, just wanted to add some more info regarding another European brand. Thank you for this great review and as always we do appreciate all the time that you put into creating this videos.

[@yam831]

I have a friend on the new TM and I spent a day riding it. Impressive bike.

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

I just bought a 2018 gasgas ec300 Six days last week best enduro bike I have ever ridden

[@michaelcammareri5837]

Enduro/Trail NSW what reasons makes it the best? And what were your previous rides? Thanks

[@krewcallegari2449]

Agreed

[@sciencemilitia1853]

@@michaelcammareri5837 He was on a KTM model year from between 2008 and 2012 in the past. This GasGas has just as good of a frame and engine as any KTM. Smoother power. Still has a kick start. And it has better suspension than a KTM.

[@sciencemilitia1853]

I rode a 2019 GasGas EC250, and it is literally the best dirtbike I have ever ridden. The power is great, and the suspension feels amazing. I want one so bad

[@liiamthom]

im a happy owner of a 2011 and have always loved the stock suspension, mine came equipped with marzocchi forks and an ohlins shock! great video none the less!

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

liiamthom I use to have a 2011 ec450 it was one hell of a bike then I got a 2018 ec300 and its even better

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

the 450 was a bit too heavy.

[@liiamthom]

Man i came from a ttr 230 and now have a the ec250 but ive wanted swap for a 4t flavor for some time now.

[@carlogigante5239]

Ordered mine yesterday. Super stoked. Hope it will get supported, and the success it needs.

[@Enduro_Urbano]

I keep riding different bikes, rode a Sherco 300, KTM 350 and nothing compares to my 300GP. I came from a 2017 300 model and what a difference. As soon as you seat and ride you feel at home. Suspension is awesome and it does not rip your hands off the handle bars, but the power is there when you need it. The Sherco, I felt like it was going to rip my hands off at low speed, not good when your arms are tired.

[@DiDoSvK]

You make excellent reviews Barry.Thank you.

[@whiskeythrottleracing]

Excellent! I've always loved the Gassers. Of course, I love them all.

[@christopherharris6880]

I had a 2012 ec300r with adjusted power valve ,in a straight line matched a kx500, but my 2017 model has a little more torque but not as long legged, loves the single trails, there’s nothing funnier than crawling past a big four stroke trying to bury itself on a steep hill. 2T for life.

[@backyardboosters9128]

I don't know why, I've never road a gasgas but there's just something about them I love.

[@nathanieldraper1981]

I've got a 05 ec 300 I absolutely love it tons of power great Olen's shocks it is on the heavy side for an enduro bike but I don't notice it until I rode my buddy's 250 yz

[@buckenduro1211]

Also agree with the latest comments, owned a GG300 myself, a larger rear sprocket required for the scrub, 3rd 4th gear singles a blast!

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

Been loving it on fast tracks, but also technic stuff! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJXYnKF_d82kp7M :)

[@lostinactionable]

Awesome as always... !

[@taylor2105]

I've got a 2014 ec300 and it's the best bike I've ever owned. Currently owning 14 bikes street and dirt, and I've bought and sold many more, that's saying something I think. I have my ktm 350 for sale, and I already sold my cr250 I attempted to set up for more woods riding, because like you said, the power of them is just such a handful. Even my ktm 300 riding buddy really enjoys the gas gas. I even love it so much, I got a hold of a gas gas txt 300 trials bike to try out this summer. Hopefully it improves my piss poor riding abilities. I've got a ktm I need to whoop.

[@thelast5573]

Taylor St. Pierre how do rate the ktm 350?

[@iD4v1d]

I have a 2008 EC 300 and I love it too. It doesn't have e start or an adjustable power valve, but those things aren't important to me and I love the 6 gears and lower seat height compared to the KTM of the same year.

[@taylor2105]

@@thelast5573 I'd rate it very high, I sold it a while back because it ended up scaring me lol.

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

On my 2018 ec300 I have the power valve screwed out 2 turns and the power is nuts and it barley stalls in slow technical terrain I found that it stalls less than my old gasgas 450 4 stroke With the power valve adjusted it feels a lot faster and more powerful than any other 300 twostroke and i have had it rejeted so it runs leaner because they run way to rich stock.

[@stevehangen2905]

Adjust the power valve to 3 turns out. You'll have more power and a hard hitting engine when needed.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i asked the guys about this and they said the lowdown grunt tends to disappear a little more and it would have been more likely to stall so we just left it at the standard setting.

[@robertforsberg6192]

have you found the sunshine button?

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

don`t have it now.....or does it??

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

i have it 2 turns out on my 2018 ec300 and it has alot more power and its so hard to stall it in slow technical terrain

[@progammler]

Robert Forsberg The Phoenix doesn't have the button anymore. On my 2010 model I was never able to feel a difference anyway. I don't see how letting the valve open earlier could make you lose power on the low end. Maybe you would get the feeling because it has more in high revs?

[@EddyOtway]

The front end felt better than my 14 husky, it’s a good bike the 300👍🏻

[@charlesgutscher6249]

Ive owned a lot of bikes, tons of off road built YZ250s, A few KTMs, etc. This is the best bike ive owned. (2018 Gas Gas XC300). The suspension is great, theyre very well balanced, they feel docile in power stock, but changing the carb needle out to the Yamaha N3CH needle really makes the throttle response a lot more clean and crisp, back the PV out to 2/2.25 turns and she really livens up. And if you really like living on the wild side, go to 3 turns out and when the pwerband hits it will yank the front wheel in 5th without the clutch. I also went 2 teeth up on the rear sprocket and added an RK Tek head. Im used to moto gearing so bigger rear sprocket brought second gear down so it was more useable at slow speeds. But i love the bike and wont be looking elsewhere anytime soon.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

good tips there charles. i might join you soon, the more i look around i think the spanish option is looking better and better... especially with the pricing here in australia.

[@charlesgutscher1923]

It's been a great bike, the dealers have all been great to work with. I was lucky and got a leftover 2018 for super cheap. It was a no brainier at the time. I was dead set on a KTM 300XC until I seen one of these in person, happy with the choice I made.

[@woodsrider117]

Very nice review!

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

i love the wide ratios on my 2018 ec300, my previous 2011 ec450 it had a very close ratio gear box so i was in sixth gear before i knew it very annoying

[@iD4v1d]

Funny how you uploaded your first video about a GasGas after all these years about a week after I bought one

[@crosstrainingenduro]

liking it?

[@iD4v1d]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS It's the old "underpowered and heavy" (not my impressions at all when riding it) 2008 one, so almost a completely different bike to the 2018, but I love it. The lower seat height and 6 gears are really nice to have compared to a KTM 300 EXC of the same year, and they're usually quite a bit cheaper on the used market. I think it's a great way to get into riding a 300cc 2 stroke if you don't have much disposable income like me, there's not much I would gain by spending a lot more on a brand new bike (e start maybe).

[@crosstrainingenduro]

great to hear! i wouldn't mind a ride on an older model just to make the comparison myself.

[@progammler]

I am a little surprised about your opinion on older gas gas. I had a 2010 ec300 racing edition which came with öhlins suspensions that felt a million times better than the ktms. KTM advertises a weight of 100kg but they actually are at 104kg (no water no fuel) whereas the gas gas really is at 105 so they are the same weight now! But even my 2010 model never felt heavier than any KTM I have driven. The 2010 model also cost me 1500€ less than a 300exc would have cost me! Here in Germany / France the 2018 model is sold a lot cheaper than the betas! Around 5-800€ difference + the Kickstarter.... I was the first to get the new 2018 model outside of Spain and love it ever since! The clutch is a lot stiffer on the beta, I really didn't like that. One finger all day on the gg is no problem at all but on the beta I would have to use 2 fingers in rough terrain.

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

I`m not any brands addict but been having Gasgas bikes for the last 10 years, because I think it`s the best bike for it`s value. I had the 2013 before this one and the engine was stronger. But this one is way easier (and better) to ride!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJXYnKF_d82kp7M :)

[@progammler]

nice stoppie skills :P yeah my 2010 model had a soft spot around 3000rpm which was a little annoying. Had to work the valve a little and switched to the S3 Stars cylinder head which helped a lot. I might try the GP head on the phoenix this summer to get a little more power in low revs.

[@progammler]

that was actually the only thing that annoyed me with my GG, never had to change a thing on my yamaha but the carburetor was set up very poorly on my 2010 GG. Pissing in every corner...Had to adjust the floater by a full centimeter. I tried every possible combiation from 172-180 main, 38-45 slow with the stock needle (N1EF IIRC) but it didn't help. I ended up with 175-42 most of the time and the blue needle from JD Jetting which is a lot thicker (leaner) at 0-50% (200-500m, 10-30°C). It cost me months to get it right which should have been better from the beginning and they definitely improved it in 2018. My 2010 felt like a tractor, literally impossible to stall but sometimes it wouldn't want to run in mid revs. 2018 is a lot more linear.

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

Since 2007 never had an issue with carburation on Gasgas bikes. If you get it from a Gasgas proper dealer, they can dial it for you, and you never have to touch it (not the same with a KTM for instance, where you have to work a lot with carburation with different height).

[@crosstrainingenduro]

nuno you've put the same link to your vid in at least three comments and they've all gone to my spam folder. i think one link is enough! :)

[@sschade6909]

Thanks Barry!

[@Amateurs2Roues]

Are there vibrations? It's a custom at GasGas 😅 (love mine : 300 EC Six Days 2011 😍)

[@crosstrainingenduro]

je ne sais pas malheuresement. :( i don't feel the vibrations even on bikes that are well known bone shakers.... lucky i guess!

[@craigallen111]

Love my 2011 gas gas nambotin edition. Have ridden the latest gas gas and I prefer the nambo if I’m honest.

[@gianlucastefani9664]

Great review! I was thinking about changing my CRF 250 and a 300cc 2t was the first option. After having read some reviews and technical specs, Gas Gas seems to be the best option: no auto mix, no FI, kickstand + electric start. I've gone through comments and found only pros. Do you have any cons about this bike?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

i think you missed the link at the end of the vid, gianluca.....

[@gianlucastefani9664]

@@crosstrainingenduro got the link, you talk about quality check and factory flaws. I was referring much more to handling, weight balance or stuff like that

[@onthebackwheel]

I had an 07 300ec and it was a pearler. Not sure where you heard all this bad information about them (personal experience?), they have always been an extremely competitive bike and on par with everything else.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

we did a known issues vid a few years back, here's how to find it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enO3hKRuhMmKf8U

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks (I think haha). Mine wasn't without its problems, but a good machine overall

[@averageblokenbikes5013]

Good vid always good

[@flynnabdallah7926]

Were u riding in the Strathbogie state forest

[@crosstrainingenduro]

not sure what it was called flynn

[@michaelcammareri5837]

How do you like this compared to the beta rr300? You still prefer the beta? Currently on x trainer looking to upgrade to gas gas or beta rr

[@crosstrainingenduro]

covered in this review i think micheal, just rewatch the bits about suspension and engine etc.

[@rztrzt]

Just thinking would it be possible to get more low down torque by going with a thinner base gasket which will change the port timing & compression ratio? You could also play around with the carb jetting and powervalve shims.

[@jamieskinner111]

Hey, I'm on the hunt for a new bike 250 or 300. The Rieju will be released here (Australia) in April/May, i can get a Beta 300rr now but would like your opinion on whether a 2/3yo design is still on par with say a base model sherco or beta?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

My usual mantra is that all these bikes (the Rieju included) are way better than 97% of us will ever be. It's 80% the rider only 20%... so just pick a price and the colour you like. 😊

[@xterrential]

Speaking about suspension my 390rs forks are like marshmallows now and only after 14 hours. Any way to stiffen them up before I do the 30 hour fork oil service?

[@ElZerozable]

Can you do a review on the Aprilia RXV 450/550

[@crosstrainingenduro]

it's way too heavy for the sort of riding we do

[@richrides2308]

The bike itself is pretty good. I've got the 2015 EC300 Racing model and can agree with most of your points. The one thing that really sucks(at least at my bike) is its shitty electric starter. It never worked well but now it's just fucked up. To make things worse, when the electric start failed, I kicked apart the kickstart lever. Got another one, which I kicked to pieces after a dozen starts. It seems they still use the same molded alloy kickstarter levers on the new models, so kick her gently guys! Besides that I still love my Gas Gas.

[@chrisvozza6530]

That gasgas is a very nice looking bike

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Wow, seems good hey!

[@laurisliepins1136]

Hi! I have a GG 300 2018. Its my First GG. Is It common to this manufacturer a metallic sound from engine (I believe it could come from exhaust power valve) at hi rews and low gear?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

no idea lauris. hopefully someone else might know...

[@charlesgutscher6249]

late response, but yes. The gas gas PV system is just noisy.

[@TomaszRajca]

GASGAS he is really the best now! no1 2T !!! for professionals and amateurs

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Seems like a good product

[@crosstrainingenduro]

so far... i'm sure a few issues will pop up as the new models are ridden more and become more popular but these new models seem to be very well put together.

[@tompartee4560]

So do they have a rekluse auto clutch or just the cover?

[@MyLifeIsSetApart]

Just the cover and a billet basket. Apparently you can call Rekluse and order just the parts you need to go to a full autoclutch if you'd like. Just tell them you have an '18 Gasser and they'll sell you the rest of the parts you'd need.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

as per the vid

[@tompartee4560]

I think I'll order a pro taper bar pad for my Chinese pro bend bars.

[@tompartee4560]

Like seeing you have black wheels so you think excel , but really they're painted stockers

[@bjooppeg]

I want to buy a Gas gas but worried it's to difficult for me as a bad driver to handle the 2 stroke with all the gear shifting.

[@alexfrankl7861]

Best bike going

[@dirtmonkee13]

I have KYB SSS forks on my 17 beta 300rr and I’d never put those junk Sachs fork back on. Makes no sense why a smaller MFG would not choose a fork and shock that has been proven for so long to be the off-road standard for production suspension as standard equipment. The more brands that use them the cheaper they are all around.

[@RiderMark]

3:28 gas

[@RiderMark]

gas

[@aussiemotokid4054]

Where is this track at

[@dirtlife5285]

What gas/petrol do you use

[@crosstrainingenduro]

usually the combustible type. :) do you mean RON?

[@dirtlife5285]

CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS I meant what octane lol not gas 😂😂

[@АлексейКузнецов-с5ь]

What camera you use?

[@crosstrainingenduro]

advrider.com/index.php?threads/any-tips-for-better-motorbike-videos.702090/

[@Dresgarage96]

made in?

[@dean088]

i found the 250s better, easier to turn, cheaper, didnt want to kill me at high rpms over choppy whoops, looking at grabbing one of them as they are on run out sales now

[@husadev2897]

I'm looking at them too but haven't had a chance to ride one, local dealer has both 300 and 250 priced the same. Would you still choose the 250??

[@dean088]

@@husadev2897 depends, how you ride, if you do a lot of slow technical stuff, the 300 will do a touch better, if you like more open stuff, then the 250 will reward you more, it likes to be pushed,, plenty of power on both bikes. Either way you can't go wrong, and in a few years if you wanted a 300, the 250 will be easy to bore out to one.

[@progammler]

Has anyone had the Beta oil injection system fail? Are they finally reliable? Or does everyone still remove them?

[@greatmindof1201]

Early models had great suspension what are you talking about ? My 04 ec250 has ohlins rear shock and marrzochii front forks and it’s buttery smooth

[@crosstrainingenduro]

always depends your riding style. e.g. many complained about the 4CS suspension on KTMs but its shortcoming were only revealed with aggressive riding. it was very plush for everyday riding. probably the same scenario here.

[@Ryandean1]

When you hit the gas.....gas, lol

[@crosstrainingenduro]

such a bad joke but i couldn't help myself :)

[@Driftuner]

GasGas or Sherco? Hmm….

[@runplatypus]

In Filipino gasgas means scratch. Scratch on the paint job not the itchy spot you need to scratch.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

talaga ginoong platypus? hindi mabuti lol!

[@masterbeta343]

Wasnt gasgas bought by ktm?

[@muzzarobbo]

Christian 777 Pretty sure they are owned by a spanish electric bike company now

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

No.

[@MyLifeIsSetApart]

Definitely not. KTM was rumoured to be considering buying them and the GasGas factory workers hung an effigy of a KTM rider in a noose at the front of the factory with a sign that said KTM This is NOT Your Home!! Still one of the funniest things ever done by employee's of any company.

[@gilogreenaway2989]

gasgas, the best enduro bike you can`t buy.

[@chillozz1]

Ik zou nooit een gasgas willen hebben.... Hier de monteurs praten er nogal slecht over. Onderdelen zouden lastig te verkrijgen zijn. Wat ervoor zorgt dat je lang moet wachten voordat je je onderdeel pas hebt. Ik vind dat toch wel een belangrijk punt. Als ik iets stuk heb wil ik het binnen een week a 2weken gemaakt kunnen hebben. hoogstens een maand...

[@rokas321211]

Do a chinese 2t :D

[@RockabillyRambler]

Worked at a local beta dealership for a spell......i dont knw why i thought gasgas was chineese scooter/gokart brand xD Bias is a bitch! (:

[@paulschonschack3051]

Whenever you say 'BETA', my American ear hears 'beater'... like your talking about some old beat up pile of junk.... I think I've learned to translate on the fly now though. Love the Aussie accent.

[@crosstrainingenduro]

and the italians do the same with both of us lol. it's really meant to be something more like "better".

[@jamessheasby1483]

First like

[@douweklumpers270]

Switch the mic PLEASE

[@crosstrainingenduro]

you can buy me one... using the gopro to record audio now because the sony is on the blink

[@AZRickD]

Actually, your mic gives you a nice, slight concert-hall echo. No need to change it, unless you want to be forward in the sound stage (I'm listening on Sennheiser HD598 headphones).

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

six days, who you fooling....LOL

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

Have the 2018 EC 300 for one month, and been loving the bike!! (test video below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJXYnKF_d82kp7M

[@harryfritter8266]

I really wanted one of those last year, but because of my new sewing machine and quilting addiction, I have to dress my Honda up with gasgas stickers instead and tell everyone that Honda bought them out. I got more issues than Trumps campaign!!

[@brockmiller3277]

I used to have a 2006 Gas Gas 300 and it was the worst bike I have ever had

[@iD4v1d]

brock miller Why is that?

[@Bigdada2069]

i didnt watch the vid yet but i already know its not close to being as good as a beta. ; )

[@crosstrainingenduro]

hehe, depends on what you are using it for. i think the gas gas suspension is better, it has more inline stability, the seat is softer, the base of the sidestand is broader...

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

Bigdada2069 wrong the gasgas is better if u look at all the reviews people prefer the 2018 gasgas over the beta and i have ridden both and i decided on the gasgas

[@woodsrider117]

It’s nice gasgas is around.. but for how long compared to Beta . Beta is my better choice with lugging and lower seat height for technical.. I’m sure gasgas is great like all 6 speed 300 2 stroke estart are great. I don’t like gasgas old problematic estart design but hopefully it will have less problems than ktm .. we will see.

[@MyLifeIsSetApart]

@ Hawaiidirtrider You do get around dontcha?...Trumpeting the same 3 lines in every GasGas discussion you find......

[@woodsrider117]

I'mRick Am I wrong??? Nope.. but no matter what I say anyway.Some will buy Gasgas . It’s a good bike ..Why would you think I wouldn’t be here? Barry is my favorite channel. Still I’d buy a Beta over a Gasgas but everyone is different... and you forget. I am a Gasgas lover from a while back. I still have my 01 300 ec Gasgas.