All 2st help?

[gpcodie]

im new on here and im trying to make a decision on getting away from ktm and was wondering if husqvarna is where i should run too, i was thinking about a wr or txc? can some one help me out?

 

[ohmygewd]

What type of riding do you do? This IS a husky forum so we will all say buy a husky and make it a WR 2stroke!

 

[motocrossmr]

Im assuming that since you posted in the 2-stroke section that you prefer one. Definitely give us some more info and we can help steer you in the right direction. Type of riding, preferable bike size, skill level, pre-mix or no pre-mix, etc. I bought two Huskies within the last year after not owning one since '00. In the mean time I had a large assortment of different bikes. I doubt that I will be buying any other brand again. These bike just plain 'ol work. And look good to boot!

 

[jo360]

go either gas gas or husqvarna they are both proven and handle better than pds ktms.i have just done the suspension on my wr/cr125 hybrid and prefer it to my gas gas 200 for the type f riding i do ( hilly rocks, roots, clay and gravel trails mixed in with some fast whooped out soil tracks) much lighter and easier t throw around.if your talking faster loamy tracks then go gas gas most o f the weight is low down and can be steered easily by weighting the pegs.the gas gas ec200 weighs around 103 kg the cr 125 is about 10 kilos lighter.

 

[shawbagga]

wr300. maybe a wr150 for a bitta fun too. new ec200 has claimed weight of 94kg(sceptical but sounds good and they look sweet). wait a month or two and see what the new models bring.

 

[jo360]

unless they've changed the engine and based it on the 125 can't see how they could get it that lite no matter how many holes they put in the frame, could not see a 200 on their website.Another one could be the fantic they use the gas gas engine and are a bit lighter.

 

[Dirtdame]

I have ridden and owned KTMs. I recently rode a brand new 2012 KTM 300. My WR300 felt lighter and way more powerful. The WRs all handle outstanding, especially if you are riding the tight stuff.

 

[huskybear]

You can't go wrong with any of the wr line-up. I have owned all kinds of bikes over the years and my wr144 puts the biggest smile on my face! I don't think I have ridden a bike that handles as good as this one and I am pretty sure the rest of the wr line-up is similar!

 

[lankydoug]

I've owned an EC200DE GasGas and a Husky WR250 and much preferred the Husky so I sold the GasGas. A lot of my decision was based on the fact that the Husky fits a tall rider much better than the Gasser.

 

[Long_Stroke]

....I recently rode a brand new 2012 KTM 300. My WR300 felt lighter and way more powerful. The WRs all handle outstanding, especially if you are riding the tight stuff.

Same experience. The KTM owner agreed!

 

[Dirtdame]

A lot of my decision was based on the fact that the Husky fits a tall rider much better than the Gasser.

And strangely enough, I felt that the WR300 felt just right for my 5. ft 5 in. tall body. Still awkward for me to touch the ground, but very comfortable ergonomics once my feet are on the pegs!