Gas Gas or Husky 300

Kennyfreemoney wrote:

Buying my first new bike tomorrow! Coming off a 2017 Husky TX300. Will be buying either a Tx300i or an EX300. Same dealer so neither will...

Buying my first new bike tomorrow! Coming off a 2017 Husky TX300. Will be buying either a Tx300i or an EX300. Same dealer so neither will be “a better deal” but obviously the gas gas is cheaper. Give me some pros and cons either way!

Jeff_Brines wrote:

Was in this exact predicament a few weeks ago. I went red. Had a TX300i last year. Here are the differences *Husky has Magura brake and...

Was in this exact predicament a few weeks ago. I went red. Had a TX300i last year.

Here are the differences
*Husky has Magura brake and clutch; GasGas EX has Brembo (exact same as KTM)
*Plastics on GasGas are more like the KTM with a different fender
*Subframes are different
*Triple clamps though worth nothing the GasGas triple clamps allow for the rider to adjust his/her position more than the Husky (though obviously forged)
*Map switch, comes stock on Husky
*Hour meter, comes stock on Husky
*Clutch Cover
*Rims (but they are made in the same factory)
*Handlebar
*Handguards

Here is what we don't know
*Bearings (wheel, linkage etc). Though to be honest, I smoked my wheel bearings so fast last year I can't imagine they are worse
*Fork & Shock valving. Assumption is its the same on all the off road bikes, but we don't know.
*Map. Again, assumption is all the TPI bikes get the same mapping, but unsure

There ya go!

agn5009 wrote:

I thought I read somewhere they were using the old KTM frames on the gas gas?

mxengineer1 wrote:

Excellent detailed list. The unfinished aluminum clutch and mag covers on the Gas Gas models might be stronger than the painted magnesium covers on the Husky...

Excellent detailed list. The unfinished aluminum clutch and mag covers on the Gas Gas models might be stronger than the painted magnesium covers on the Husky? The Pro Taper bars on the Husky offer more flex than the Neken bars on the Gas Gas? The Magura levers on the Husky have the fold forward feature. The shiny seat cover on the Gas Gas feels pretty thin but perhaps just as tough as the Husky seat cover?

'21 Gas Gas EX300 $9599 while '21 TX300i is $10,299....$700 lower MSRP for the Gas Gas....the bright red frame and plastic looks very nice...saw an EX300 yesterday at Five Star Powersports in Ducansville, Pa

agn5009 wrote:

I thought I read somewhere they were using the old KTM frames on the gas gas?

Jeff_Brines wrote:

Incorrect.

agn5009 wrote:

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route...

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route to go.

agn5009 wrote:

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route...

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route to go.

Jeff_Brines wrote:

For me it was easy. Save the money on stuff I don't really need (hand guards) or want (machined triple clamps). Get something a tiny bit...

For me it was easy. Save the money on stuff I don't really need (hand guards) or want (machined triple clamps). Get something a tiny bit different looking. Put the extra money into stuff I DO need (protection, tires, spare set of wheels etc.)

The two downsides I see to GasGas is finding replacement plastics (no aftermarket company is making them yet) or graphics (this won't take long, SKDA has some).

You might find a tiny bit of a dip on the resale side of things, but I sort of doubt it. Most people who ride off road change so much anyway I'm not so sure it'll really matter if you are red or white/blue as the bikes will probably sit "identical" when you go to sell.

...oh, and its a bit funny there isn't a factory hour meter on the GasGas. Get ready for lots of ads that read "GasGas EX300, like new, barely ridden, 20 hours of use at most!"

liver wrote:

For me, magura has the control like a sram guide brake system, while brembo has the feel of a shamano XT system. For that reason alone...

For me, magura has the control like a sram guide brake system, while brembo has the feel of a shamano XT system. For that reason alone, I can’t see myself on a husky anytime soon.

agn5009 wrote:

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route...

Ok good. I’m considering the gas gas as well but can get a really good deal on a new TX. So I’m not sure which route to go.

Jeff_Brines wrote:

For me it was easy. Save the money on stuff I don't really need (hand guards) or want (machined triple clamps). Get something a tiny bit...

For me it was easy. Save the money on stuff I don't really need (hand guards) or want (machined triple clamps). Get something a tiny bit different looking. Put the extra money into stuff I DO need (protection, tires, spare set of wheels etc.)

The two downsides I see to GasGas is finding replacement plastics (no aftermarket company is making them yet) or graphics (this won't take long, SKDA has some).

You might find a tiny bit of a dip on the resale side of things, but I sort of doubt it. Most people who ride off road change so much anyway I'm not so sure it'll really matter if you are red or white/blue as the bikes will probably sit "identical" when you go to sell.

...oh, and its a bit funny there isn't a factory hour meter on the GasGas. Get ready for lots of ads that read "GasGas EX300, like new, barely ridden, 20 hours of use at most!"

agn5009 wrote:

I can get the TX 300 for $9400 OTD. With the limited amount of GasGas dealers around me I’m not so sure I’ll get any sort...

I can get the TX 300 for $9400 OTD. With the limited amount of GasGas dealers around me I’m not so sure I’ll get any sort of deal on one. I really do like how the Gas Gas looks though

Jeff_Brines wrote:

Was in this exact predicament a few weeks ago. I went red. Had a TX300i last year. Here are the differences *Husky has Magura brake and...

Was in this exact predicament a few weeks ago. I went red. Had a TX300i last year.

Here are the differences
*Husky has Magura brake and clutch; GasGas EX has Brembo (exact same as KTM)
*Plastics on GasGas are more like the KTM with a different fender
*Subframes are different
*Triple clamps though worth nothing the GasGas triple clamps allow for the rider to adjust his/her position more than the Husky (though obviously forged)
*Map switch, comes stock on Husky
*Hour meter, comes stock on Husky
*Clutch Cover
*Rims (but they are made in the same factory)
*Handlebar
*Handguards

Here is what we don't know
*Bearings (wheel, linkage etc). Though to be honest, I smoked my wheel bearings so fast last year I can't imagine they are worse
*Fork & Shock valving. Assumption is its the same on all the off road bikes, but we don't know.
*Map. Again, assumption is all the TPI bikes get the same mapping, but unsure

There ya go!

liver wrote:

For me, magura has the control like a sram guide brake system, while brembo has the feel of a shamano XT system. For that reason alone...

For me, magura has the control like a sram guide brake system, while brembo has the feel of a shamano XT system. For that reason alone, I can’t see myself on a husky anytime soon.

Jeremy Macbeth wrote:

You really ought consider the sexiest red of them all [img]https://enduro21.com/images/2020/november-2020/pro-bike-steve-holcombes-beta-racing-rr-350/a_steveholcombe_2020_0232.jpg[/img]

You really ought consider the sexiest red of them all

Kennyfreemoney wrote:

I would love to ride a new one! My brother has a 2017 300RR and I absolutely hate it. But with the new counterbalanced motor, it...

I would love to ride a new one! My brother has a 2017 300RR and I absolutely hate it. But with the new counterbalanced motor, it might be better. The riding cockpit just feels too small to me.

Tuna wrote:

The new Beta CB motor still feels like a CR500 compared to the KTM.

Tuna wrote:

The new Beta CB motor still feels like a CR500 compared to the KTM.

Jeremy Macbeth wrote:

Well, it is true we have giant, pendulous nutsacks.

Tuna wrote:

I’ve heard mapping is the same and suspension settings the same. If you go air fork, the 21 settings are not super friendly for offroad, especially...

I’ve heard mapping is the same and suspension settings the same. If you go air fork, the 21 settings are not super friendly for offroad, especially if you ride rocks and roots. They work good for MX and GP style stuff. I went with the TX, GG had still not been released when I wanted a bike.