New 2012-13 2-stroke bike, what do you buy?

[81cr450]

Like the title says what would you get & why from the new current offerings.

Myself I'd take about any of the new six speed 300cc bikes. Just cause they're the biggest offered & an extra gear would be REALLY nice. In this order

KTM 300 , they're so refined & parts are available

Gas Gas 300 , Gas Gas has been making "sweet" trials bike for years & they gotta know 2T torque from that experience   

Husaberg 300 = Light , would need to be a 2012 as 2013 has a PLASTIC subframe

& Husky's bike ummm ..... They "were" exceptional in the late 70's early 80's but the only truly great equipment they offed since is a CHAINSAW 

Correct me if I'm wrong  I tell me what I've missed or you think is the cat's meow

[Motorrad]

A pw50.  If it wasn't freaking red sticker.    REALLY!

[SHLEPY]

Beta 300 saw one up close very nice bike real nice.

[ID KX500]

http://www.christini.com/bikes/christini-awd-250-300



In your neck of the woods I'd go with this.

[snoopjonnyjon]

I'm really interested if the new Ossa actually hits production or not... and if it does, will it work or just be another "Cannondale" disaster.



If I were actually in the market, I would buy a new Gasgas. I have an older model, and it is fantastic.

[gwcrim]

KTM is the most mainstream and the most proven.  Good dealer network and racer support too.

[sandblaster]

KTM is the most mainstream and the most proven.  Good dealer network and racer support too.

Agreed!
There is nothing worse then not being able to get support or parts for your ride.

[jBernard]

in the US i'd say KTM, then after that a yz250. ktm's 250 kills the yz though, since the yz is pretty much unchanged for a LONG time r&d wise.
a friend has the ktm 300 enduro 2ST and loves it.

[andydunne]

TM here in europe are becoming popular and are supposed to be very powerful bikes. Dunno if they are available in America though

[snoopjonnyjon]

I have a TM dealer in my town... yet he only gets in the MX bikes. That has never made sense to me.

[Brute]

After seeing that Husqvarna is possably planning a road legal 2 stroke dual sport for 2014 I am holding off to see how it specs out.

[81cr450]

TM does make a sweet looking bike & yes they do come into the states.
http://www.tmmotorcyclesusa.com/EN-300-2T.html Looks they've ditched the Ohlins all around  . $1000 more than the others

As for parts & the KTM I read last night that the Husaberg is a KTM since 2011. Only with a headlight & 3 gal tank instead of 2 1/2, as well as cheaper.

I really like the "dream bike" IDKX500, what do they get for those $15000?

The OSSA's pipe looks tasty, It really does make sense to package it that way to boot. Hows the Gas Gas for getting part's?

I really aint in the market, it's just that the question of declining offroad bike sales has been brought up & the best way to sway the manufacturer's is buy what we want to see produced. What's the biggest KTM 300's can go ?  I've seen 330's but that side of Pinssonault's site been down for a bit.

PW550 would rock

[ID KX500]

I really like the "dream bike" IDKX500, what do they get for those $15000?

$8995  If you go to the website you'll see it is a GasGas motor. I've had very excellent service for parts for my KX450F Christini. The design to put power to the front wheel is simpler than it may appear and low maintenance.

[ID KX500]

Christini is doing some interesting new things. I believe the bikes will be around for the long haul.

[Ims Roll]

Does any one know where TM gets there motor and frame designs? i like there bikes but is it a KTM based motor like husaberg? and is the frame based off a modern day japan 450 or there design? that is what i would be looking at before making a big purchase. all the 300 2t are way cool but in reality i love the flex of a steel frame.

Personally id pick a husaberg 300 TE for it's so close to a KTM 300 that parts would not be to hard to find and the husa has the mapping switch, headlight/tail light and a few smaller things that would suit just perfect for my types of riding down here in Navada (lots of hard desert, sand, gravel washes, as well as mountain riding.