Bikes for 2020!
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MarctheSharc
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Giant-Stance 2
Jack Bierbower
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Wow you got some coin that thing - cone valves, orange frame. Beauty.
Did you start 300 woodsbike and go moto or moto with 300 kit?
jeffro667
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Started with a 250sx, put on the 300sxs kit.
owndjoo
PR Member
The new DH rig, good timing since not much moto right now. Also current setups for moto.
new Commencal Supreme 29
For sale 2018 YT Jeffsy Carbon XL 27.5
Last year for the 2018 Crf450r
Been eyeing a new KX450
new Commencal Supreme 29
For sale 2018 YT Jeffsy Carbon XL 27.5
Last year for the 2018 Crf450r
Been eyeing a new KX450
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MarctheSharc
PR Founding Father
/\ that’s a good looking KTM !!
Are those zero 9 graphics?
DC817
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Primal X graphics
mcso434
PR Member
I have seen that you review many bikes. At least I believe it is you! So I am looking at a 2020 Beta 300 and a 2020 Husky TX300i. The Beta would likely be the Race Edition. I am not sold on the injected 2 strokes yet. Currently ride a '17 Beta 250rr and would like more bottom end and less vibration in the bars. I'm 246lbs and 30" inseam, woods and harescramble type riding. What are your thoughts between the two? If you have time. Thank you.
4DAIVI PAI2K5
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mxengineer4
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You are already familiar with the vibration level of the 17 Beta 250RR....the 2020 300 Race Edition (or RR) engine has a counterbalancer which brings the vibration done a little - you will notice less at the handlebars compared to your 2017 model. The new Beta chassis is stiffer so a little more precise. Power is the typical full flywheel Beta feel - great to find traction in the woods. New Beta seat is small and thin and provides little comfort. The Race Edition KYB suspension is set up firm but might feel pretty good for a 246lb rider after springs. 2020 Beta 300RR or Race Edition is an easy low risk upgrade choice from your 2017 250RR.
2020 Husky TX300i will be a totally different machine. The 2020 TPI settings are very good. The biggest TPI impression for me is quick revving engine (quicker than Beta) yet smooth linear power (almost boring for some). The engine is smooth with almost a total lack of vibration. I've got about 20 hours on my 20 300XCW TPI and the engine has started and run clean and strong in temperatures from 15F to 76F. I've always liked the TX300 suspension settings - good mix of woods and GP/Hare Scramble riding and the 2020 TX300i suspension setting is best to date. AER forks are easily adjustable for different riding conditions. Very simple graphics, white plastic, and blue frame (I think Beta wins the beauty contest).
Beta is analog (carb) and Husky is digital (TPI). You won't go wrong with either bike. I am enjoying digital now....
4DAIVI PAI2K5
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Got rest of the powder coating finished up, for both the 50 and the 65.
Thinking of putting on the black rad. guard on the 65.
Went back to my holster making days.
Molded up some brake master covers.
Local guy did the seat cover me on the 50.
Pax racing did up two alum throttle tubes for me since no one makes them for the cobra throttle assembly.
Thinking of putting on the black rad. guard on the 65.
Went back to my holster making days.
Molded up some brake master covers.
Local guy did the seat cover me on the 50.
Pax racing did up two alum throttle tubes for me since no one makes them for the cobra throttle assembly.
4DAIVI PAI2K5
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Oh how I miss my 675.
mcso434
PR Member
Thank you for the detailed response.
owndjoo
PR Member
Haven’t ridden one, but I’ve heard amazing things, razor sharp. My 06 and 07 gsxr 600 race bikes were good, but needed some more umph, even with motor work. Really want another 1k for the track. My 13 Cbr handled like a 600 with all the torque and top end of an underpowered 1k lol.
4DAIVI PAI2K5
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I had an 06 and a 07 675. lot of weight on the wrist but that intake sound is like no other. It has been years but I can still remember that sound.