Damn it! Now I have to get one to go with my two Yamaha WR450’s. A light weight, six speed, two stroke Woods Warrior. A real contrast to the WR’s. Variety is the spice! Thanks for the most comprehensive and thorough review of this bike on TH-cam.
Heck yah!! Cool to hear from a legit rider about stock suspension, I think most people automatically send out their suspension because they are afraid to play with it. Stock can run pretty dang good!
Liked the review, helped me add trust on reliability of it's technology, very helpful. I have a soft spot for the beta rr200, I'd love to see your review on it
💯 agree with the clutch and brake review. Love the clutch but hate the brakes. Was literally just talking about switching out the front brakes from my husky 450 to my gas gas. Other than that though great overall bike!
You should try the RG3 Suspension revalve - it handles the little stuff while not blowing thru on the bigger stuff. I was 17 seconds faster on a 3 minute loop using the revised suspension. Not so much hard enduro - but I’m sure you would benefit as well.
Hey Rich, greetings from Eastern Europe! I’d like to hear your review on Rieju bikes. They come stock with pretty neat components, including KYB front and rear. Thanks!
Ive been killing myself trying to decide what bike I want to replace the 2012 250XC-W with. I think I just figured it out. Thanks for another great video Rich!!!
I think you should review tpi 150 (with tsp head & map). I consider it as a perfect tool for beginner in extreme - way better than 250 at least but I haven't gone into 300 yet.. I would also love to hear your thoughts about 350 4-stroke used in hard enduro. You can choose the color from ktm, husky or gas gas
How many hours had you actually put on this bike, as I understand, even without a top-end rebuild? How many hours on average is a single training session for you and how many hour do you ride per season? Thanks for the review, your videos are the best on the internet, they're really 90% of my techniques knowledge.
What gearing would you recommend for the EC300 for single track PA forest, up and down slopes and medium rocky. Not boulders, but baseball to watermelon size rocks? On my Xtrainer I’m mostly in second gear with 13/51.
Awesome Video's, love your channel. I'm on the fence between GG and Sherco, how is the power difference and handling difference between the two? Keep up the great content!
KTM 500 exc-f! I know this is not the bike you'll likely choose... but I would love to hear your thoughts on this bike after a decent amount of hours of extreme enduro.
Luv your review videos, please keep them coming !! interesting comment you made about gearing, I have a 20 300 ecw, I tried 13/52 and found I got more wheel spin with it so I went back to 13/50, much prefer 2nd and 3rd gear with that setting, even 1st gear is better, less snappy, I'm a muppet rider so maybe that's why? :-(
Although 13/50 might have been OEM on many wide ratio KTMs owned, I've gravitated to 14/52 to keep ratios similar yet ease wear on CS sprockets and chains! IMHO :-(
Just wondering about feedback on the plastics. I know it's not a high priority, but I have seen other reviewers mention it is more brittle on the Gas Gas than the KTM or Husky. I'm wondering if it's a factor in the cost of the bike in comparison to the other brands.
Hey Rich, what's the next bike going to be? What is your normal rotation period between bikes (one season, 100 hours etc.)? Have you considered a 250cc bike, or are you set on the 300's? Great video by the way!
LOL. My 2022 KTM 300 XC TPI was at the dealer 3 times due to my complaining it was not producing any power. At 7 hours it exploded. Trail riding always. Even twisting the crankshaft, and the piston and cylinder severly damaged. My 1st and last anything from KTM!!
Rieju got the rights to produce the original Gas Gas EC 300 and also supply the spare parts for the existing models. MR 300 is a carburated engine, avoiding so the complexity of TPI system. It has top guality components (KYB, Nissin, Magura etc) and a lot of usable power. I posses the 2019 Gas Gas EC 300 and I'm totally pleased by the bike. I have more than 220 hrs of soft and hard enduro in stock form, without a single issue!
Hello Rich, I'am from germany and like to see your videos. I learned a lot and try to repeat your technics. If it is possible, I would like to see you on a TM 250 or 300 2-stroke with injection. Thanks and keep it up!
Same motor like Husky/Ktm but has about 90gr lighter flywheel than his cousins, from here the extra snap. It's great where you ride, but in muddy terrain it's not so good.
Good stuff as always! Interesting hearing your comments on suspension being good enough for slow technical riding, which I agree with. Any issues with sensors? When did you do a top end?
Wow! You’ve got some crazy bike control skills!! I’m buying a 22 GasGas EC 300 in the next couple days, but it will never get used like you rode in this video! Good to know these bikes are built to handle that kind of abuse though!
I assume you haven’t had any problems with the dreaded crankcase pressure sensor. That’s reassuring. I feel as if my entry into the 2t tpi world with the ec300 was meant to be. As a weekend warrior I feel like I will get plenty of seat time for my investment. Oh and I can keep practicing all the skills and drills shared on this channel. 👊🏽✊🏽🤘🏽
@@Richard-Burdett-Bow What exactly, in your opinion, makes it not suitable for hard enduro? 'Coz I'm using it for hard enduro for many years and can't think of more suitable bike for it...
@@DenisElpashev not as suitable for me. Graham Jarvis could make the yz450 look good. I'm not that good of a rider, I can stall in inconvenient spots and want the plusher suspension
@@Richard-Burdett-Bow I've stalled my yzx in all possible inconvenient positions you can think of.. And then I just kick it and go :) There is no position where you can't kick, except when it's laying on the ground on its right side, but why would you ever want to start the bike which is laying down? Lift it, kick and go... Plusher suspension? Have you ever ridden yz250x? I'm sure you not...
I love my 2020 husky 300 but I’m going with a 2022 sherco 300 se factory around august. I’ve not been able to put much experience on a carb bike for hard enduro (I really only started riding 4-5 days a week about 2 years ago) so I’m looking forward to seeing the differences. My biggest concern right now is the clutch on the sherco because I love the husky clutch so after testing it out for ~50 hours I’ll probably go with a rekluse manual clutch. Thanks for the review, Rich!
You should test some older bikes. Most people aren't buying brand new bikes. I know that eventually your current bikes you test will be older bikes, but that will take several years.
Rich, your content never disappoints and always delivers a lot of useful information in a short amount of time, I've found KTM clutches to be probably the best stock ones out there, in the future you should consider testing an RK Tek head the amount of low end torque increase in Kelsey's combustion chamber design is amazing and he will custom tailor it to your needs and it doesn't require remapping.
Damn it! Now I have to get one to go with my two Yamaha WR450’s. A light weight, six speed, two stroke Woods Warrior. A real contrast to the WR’s. Variety is the spice! Thanks for the most comprehensive and thorough review of this bike on TH-cam.
I missed everything you said I was so hypnotised with how good you ride a dirtbike. Love my gasgas best bike I've owned.
Can you ride and review the Beta 300 RR Race Edition!? I'd love to see you on that red bike too!
that'd be awesome... if he can find one lol so backordered
Cool stuff, keep’em comming. I’d like you to review an older bike - GasGas ec300 gp 2018/2019, or Rieju equivalents in 2021.
Would love to see you on a Beta 300rr
I'd love to test one!
Rich great content once again thanks .... but you’re hardly a ‘regular guy’ when riding!! How about testing the new Rieju 2022... ?
I know your a smoker, I just came off of one myself, but you should review a fe350s. It would be a best of both worlds comparison.
Hi Rich I hope you’ll do a review on Beta xtrainer 300 at some point.
Thanks for awesome videos
I have a 2017 TE300 with 150 hrs on it and it’s been rock solid. Just put a new pipe on at 140 and the piston and cylinder looked brand new still.
Heck yah!! Cool to hear from a legit rider about stock suspension, I think most people automatically send out their suspension because they are afraid to play with it. Stock can run pretty dang good!
It's not bad!! Especially for my style of riding!
Liked the review, helped me add trust on reliability of it's technology, very helpful. I have a soft spot for the beta rr200, I'd love to see your review on it
💯 agree with the clutch and brake review. Love the clutch but hate the brakes. Was literally just talking about switching out the front brakes from my husky 450 to my gas gas. Other than that though great overall bike!
Great video, honest & to the point! Love the channel, keep them coming 👍
That log section of riding 2:34 is slick!
You should try the RG3 Suspension revalve - it handles the little stuff while not blowing thru on the bigger stuff. I was 17 seconds faster on a 3 minute loop using the revised suspension.
Not so much hard enduro - but I’m sure you would benefit as well.
Hey Rich, greetings from Eastern Europe!
I’d like to hear your review on Rieju bikes. They come stock with pretty neat components, including KYB front and rear.
Thanks!
At 7:38 what upper tube protectors are those? They look thick and sturdy.
Ive been killing myself trying to decide what bike I want to replace the 2012 250XC-W with. I think I just figured it out. Thanks for another great video Rich!!!
@KnVEnduro I've try that Braketek clutch and I'd say it's better than the Brembo.
Did you find that you needed to adjust the power valve ? Thank you for all the knowledge!
I think you should review tpi 150 (with tsp head & map). I consider it as a perfect tool for beginner in extreme - way better than 250 at least but I haven't gone into 300 yet.. I would also love to hear your thoughts about 350 4-stroke used in hard enduro. You can choose the color from ktm, husky or gas gas
Great suggestions! Thanks for the support!
How many hours had you actually put on this bike, as I understand, even without a top-end rebuild?
How many hours on average is a single training session for you and how many hour do you ride per season?
Thanks for the review, your videos are the best on the internet, they're really 90% of my techniques knowledge.
What gearing would you recommend for the EC300 for single track PA forest, up and down slopes and medium rocky. Not boulders, but baseball to watermelon size rocks? On my Xtrainer I’m mostly in second gear with 13/51.
How many hours do you typically go between fork services and have you blown any fork seals in the WP’s?
Awesome Video's, love your channel. I'm on the fence between GG and Sherco, how is the power difference and handling difference between the two? Keep up the great content!
KTM 500 exc-f!
I know this is not the bike you'll likely choose... but I would love to hear your thoughts on this bike after a decent amount of hours of extreme enduro.
how many hours on the bike? Just curious. Description says 100+, Rich said "hundreds"
At least 200, the s means plural
Luv your review videos, please keep them coming !! interesting comment you made about gearing, I have a 20 300 ecw, I tried 13/52 and found I got more wheel spin with it so I went back to 13/50, much prefer 2nd and 3rd gear with that setting, even 1st gear is better, less snappy, I'm a muppet rider so maybe that's why? :-(
Although 13/50 might have been OEM on many wide ratio KTMs owned, I've gravitated to 14/52 to keep ratios similar yet ease wear on CS sprockets and chains! IMHO :-(
Test Beta's 300RR race edition for the kyb forks :D
Sounds awesome!
Agree with this guy
Absolutely agree!
Yes, Beta 300RR.
Definitely a Beta of some kind!
Just wondering about feedback on the plastics. I know it's not a high priority, but I have seen other reviewers mention it is more brittle on the Gas Gas than the KTM or Husky. I'm wondering if it's a factor in the cost of the bike in comparison to the other brands.
I've personally had no problems with the plastics! They've been great for me!
Rich can you compare the VX30 vs the M5B front tires?
Great stuff Rich! Beta, what are you waiting for, get a bike to Rich.
Hey Rich, what's the next bike going to be? What is your normal rotation period between bikes (one season, 100 hours etc.)?
Have you considered a 250cc bike, or are you set on the 300's? Great video by the way!
Not sure yet. I've tested a lot of 250s and actually have my best results on a 250! They work great!
LOL. My 2022 KTM 300 XC TPI was at the dealer 3 times due to my complaining it was not producing any power.
At 7 hours it exploded. Trail riding always.
Even twisting the crankshaft, and the piston and cylinder severly damaged.
My 1st and last anything from KTM!!
great video Rich!
Thanks for the support!!
reiju mr300 racing. really want to know difference between it and the sherco.
as well as the beta
pro version not racing***. magura clutch, nissin brakes, kyb sss front and rear
Ha, love it, good job Rich... I really like my 20 TPI does 2 Stroke Performance do maps for us higher elevation Montana boys?
What do you thinking about Rieju MR 300 Pro?
Rieju got the rights to produce the original Gas Gas EC 300 and also supply the spare parts for the existing models. MR 300 is a carburated engine, avoiding so the complexity of TPI system. It has top guality components (KYB, Nissin, Magura etc) and a lot of usable power. I posses the 2019 Gas Gas EC 300 and I'm totally pleased by the bike. I have more than 220 hrs of soft and hard enduro in stock form, without a single issue!
It would be nice a Rieju MR300 review.
Time to go 4t yzf 250x or play bike crf 250f , what can it do?
Hi! Can you also provide feedback for a Yamaha DT125 for trails. Please?
im from Philippines
I would love to see you riding a GPX TSE250R as I am about to own one. So I can see how it handles in hard situations.
great review brotha
Awesome video, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Between the Sherco and the GasGas, what would you choose as your main machine?
Honestly depends on the situation.
Good video with detailed but understandable information!
Thanks for watching!!
how about a beta 300rr?
Hmmmmm.
Hello Rich, I'am from germany and like to see your videos. I learned a lot and try to repeat your technics. If it is possible, I would like to see you on a TM 250 or 300 2-stroke with injection. Thanks and keep it up!
I would like to see a test on the TM300 2T or Sherco SEF 300
Great review man
I'm sad the new Austrian high command got rid of the older bike....now the best enduro is a Rieju..
Interested to see what you can do on a 350 4t.
Same motor like Husky/Ktm but has about 90gr lighter flywheel than his cousins, from here the extra snap. It's great where you ride, but in muddy terrain it's not so good.
What kind of fluid do you run
Good stuff as always! Interesting hearing your comments on suspension being good enough for slow technical riding, which I agree with.
Any issues with sensors? When did you do a top end?
NO issues.. Still Has the ORIGINAL Top End! Suppose I should have mentioned that!
The Gospel according to Rich. Amen!
Wow! You’ve got some crazy bike control skills!! I’m buying a 22 GasGas EC 300 in the next couple days, but it will never get used like you rode in this video! Good to know these bikes are built to handle that kind of abuse though!
Beta 300 RR dude, please! would be amazing!
Very informative video! It makes others look pale
Beta 200rr race edition!
I may or may not have bought the TM you were supposed to test last year lol..
Haha So you're the guy!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto lemme tell ya, the bike is awesome!
I assume you haven’t had any problems with the dreaded crankcase pressure sensor. That’s reassuring. I feel as if my entry into the 2t tpi world with the ec300 was meant to be. As a weekend warrior I feel like I will get plenty of seat time for my investment. Oh and I can keep practicing all the skills and drills shared on this channel. 👊🏽✊🏽🤘🏽
Tm racing ENDURO 300 2S ES FI ?
What about a tm 300 fi ??
Going to Braketech instead of Brembo/Magura was a cost saving step backward. MISTAKE
Great video. Thank you 🙏. From 🇬🇧
Sherco 300 SE Factory
Do you prefer a rekluse on the bike?
I never run Rekluses
Beta 200RR?
How about testing Yamaha YZ250X, the real bulletproof bike? ;)
Thats a definite possibility!
The 250x has different suspension, gear ratios, no headlight and no estart. Good bike for wide open but not hard Enduro imo
@@Richard-Burdett-Bow What exactly, in your opinion, makes it not suitable for hard enduro? 'Coz I'm using it for hard enduro for many years and can't think of more suitable bike for it...
@@DenisElpashev not as suitable for me. Graham Jarvis could make the yz450 look good.
I'm not that good of a rider, I can stall in inconvenient spots and want the plusher suspension
@@Richard-Burdett-Bow I've stalled my yzx in all possible inconvenient positions you can think of.. And then I just kick it and go :) There is no position where you can't kick, except when it's laying on the ground on its right side, but why would you ever want to start the bike which is laying down? Lift it, kick and go...
Plusher suspension? Have you ever ridden yz250x? I'm sure you not...
As I'm Italian... BETA or TM! Both great
Bummer to see you move on as like seeing the EC300 content!!
Hey bro, can you just do a video about riding with your dog? My dog hates when I leave her for a ride!
a beta 300rr or 200rr would be nice to see
Get back on a Sherco already 👌
Fantic, rieju, tm, beta, gpx to name a few.
I thought EX had WR Trans too
Good review 👍🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
I would like to see a 150 tpi
Can you ride 100 hours between services?
you could.. I don't know if you should.
How does the reliability stack up on this ?
The bike is an unreliable money pit.
Good review. 👍
Thanks! 👍
Expert riding also wow 👍🇬🇧
News riejus mr300 !!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
I love my 2020 husky 300 but I’m going with a 2022 sherco 300 se factory around august. I’ve not been able to put much experience on a carb bike for hard enduro (I really only started riding 4-5 days a week about 2 years ago) so I’m looking forward to seeing the differences. My biggest concern right now is the clutch on the sherco because I love the husky clutch so after testing it out for ~50 hours I’ll probably go with a rekluse manual clutch.
Thanks for the review, Rich!
Would love to see you test a Reiju mr300
You should test some older bikes. Most people aren't buying brand new bikes. I know that eventually your current bikes you test will be older bikes, but that will take several years.
Rich, your content never disappoints and always delivers a lot of useful information in a short amount of time, I've found KTM clutches to be probably the best stock ones out there, in the future you should consider testing an RK Tek head the amount of low end torque increase in Kelsey's combustion chamber design is amazing and he will custom tailor it to your needs and it doesn't require remapping.
Sounds awesome! Thanks for watching!!
I think you should definitely try out a TM 300en, an amazing bike that hardly gets the recognition it deserves.
Nice Man!
Thanks!
Please try a beta!
real bulletproof is a drz400 💪
Good one!
Meanwhile @trailboundco is at >350 on his 2021 EC300... The man burns gas.
Yep! Shows how tough they are! I had it about a year and I sold it about a year ago.
Beta cross trainer 250
Rieju six days
150exc tpi
I would like to see in an old CR 250 2007, with hard enduro preparation
Please ride my KLX 140:-))))
Rieju MR 300 for the next bike please!!!
Go for beta bro!
So……. What’s next? 😉
Where's your dog???