Gasgas ec 300 vibration & power?

Hi all

After having pretty much decided to get myself a KTM 520, I got a very good offer on a Gasgas ec 300.

After having found the gg interesting for a few years I know the gg is very smooth and reliable, but I worry if the max power might be a little weak. I found my XR 400 dull due to lack of power so I sold it.

My KX 250 has good high rpm power but it vibrates and has a close ratio tranny. Also it needs more low rpm torque so it really is no trail bike.

So I wonder:

How would a ec 300 do compared to a 250 MX bike in a drag race? It is only registered 49 hp but being 300 cc. I would like to hear from someone that has actually has tried this.

How is the vibration compared to a jap. 250 MX bike? I know the ec no longer has the counter balancer, but is supposed to have a well balanced crank.

Thanks Stroker

Since all the owners of gg I have read comments from (and spoken to ) seem to be happy, I went for it and will get my new bike in 2-3 weeks.

Euro gasgas

Thanks for the tip. Do you know (or anyone else reading this) where one can get good aluminum protection stuff for engine and frame.