A bike for the ladies ! this is it ...

Just took delivery of my new Gas Gas Pampera 280 on Saturday, and have just had time to zoom up and down the road, and get a feel for this bike. Compared to the DRZ, this bike is small, has a low seat height +- 34 inches, and is very light, under 200 pounds. It takes quite a kick to start, but a thicker head gasket should make it a little easier. However, one you get to know the drill, not too complicated like a 4 stroke, just ease the lever down past the first stroke and then give it a good kick and she starts up on the first or second kick, amazing how easy she starts. this is an ideal bike for the ladies, beginners, shorter riders like myself, and those spodes who just like to putt around. This bike is smaller than the GG or KTM 200EC, bigger than a TRR, and is nimble and light - should be a big seller in the US. Also comes with all the lights, turn signals etc you need to dual sport it - tis a great looker too.

Can't wait for the weather to get warmer, I am going to spend a lot of time on this bike.

Michelle, time to trade in that KDX, and get yourself the Pampera 250 !

Pampamperaaaaah

see the bike at the GG site http://www.gasgasmotos.es/esp/trail/trail280/02pa280.htm

or
http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/2002-s/pampera-250-debut.html

The new Pampera looks just like the EC300 only smaller, much more dirt bike and trail orientated, not so much a trials bike any more. This bike looks, feels, and rides like an enduro bike, very cool. This is one of the best looking bikes out there, much changed and improved over the older version.

Michelle, considering that Henk has a new TM250, it is only fair that you upgrade as well, I think the 02 Pampera 250 will suite you quite well ... and you both will have 250's :) - put the EC200 next to the P250, and no doubt about it, you will take the Pampera ! :cool:

Henk, I got to ride a GG250EC a while back and thought it one of the best enduro bikes I had ever ridden, when I saw the new EC300, I wanted it badly. However, I am a spode, ride only for fun, and could not justify the additional expense. When I saw the 02 P250, I knew I had to have one, luckily at the time the P280 had just been released, so I ordered that instead. We have a lot of sand here at our local riding spot, and will let you know how the thing handles. This bike looks like a real dirt bike, unlike the Pampera of old, hopefully the new forks and head angle will provide me with a much safer ride. I think your buddy Bruce will like this one (Michelle too !) - Have you got the new bike yet, or is it in the pipeline ?!

I think this baby has just replced the TTR125 as the ultimate play bike :)