GG Pampera or XR 200?

Hi Bundu Basher,
the Pampera is supposed to land here end of March or April. I am quite keen on it as it sounds like it would fit the type of trail riding I will be doing. The Gas Gas Enduro bikes are too tall for me. I like the low down grunt of a four stroke but from the sounds of the Pampera it also has a good bottom end with the added benefits of decent suspension, disc brakes, lightweight and reasonably low seat height. I'm 5'5'' and like to reach the ground if necessary. I am heading off for 3 days of trail riding again shortly and am taking an XR 100 (which did the job last time but was just too small, underpowered and kept bottoming out front and rear) and an XR 200. The 200 should give me a feel for the seat height of the Pampera but the XR is a heavier bike. The trails I ride are on a 2,000 acre sheep property and are 2nd/3rd gear type trails, sometimes smooth, other times rocky/trees roots etc.and some steep loose rocky gullies thrown in just for fun.

Unfortunately I don't think my dealer will have a demo which makes it hard to get a feel for the bike, which is why I am trying to get as much feedback as possible. If the Pampera is still a bit high for me is the rear suspension adjustable to lower it slightly? Any more info you can pass on to me would be appreciated. Email me at ann@cwsa.com

I want to ride as much as possible but I can't keep borrowing bikes. If the Pampera doesn't arrive soon I'll have to buy something else, only other options seem to be the XR 200 or a TTR 125L. Does the Pampera have a decent top speed for odd occasions when on a country road between trails?

Thanks,

Ann

Yes, I'm trying to be patient. Easter holidays are coming up soon and I'd like to have my bike by then. I also ride a 1200 jet ski so I'll just have to keep playing on that while waiting for my bike :-)

Ann

Thanks CJ Rider, your reply helped a lot. Sounds like it will 'fit' just fine. How do you find the 2 stroke motor of the Pampera handles the REALLY rough stuff as compared to the 4 stroke TTR-L?

Ann

Thanks CJ,I'm sold on the Pampera now.I know exactly what you mean about feeling comfortable whilst standing. The smaller bikes feel all wrong when on the pegs. Is your bike stock or have you changed anything?
I wish I was closer too, would love to meet up for a ride. A

WoW! Thanks for the invitation and kind offer. I would have enjoyed meeting you all. I was very tempted, believe me!
Unfortunately, since I decided on the Pampera I have to save pretty hard 'til it arrives. They are a lot more expensive here than the XR's and the KDX.
Also my 4y/old now wants a 50 quad so she can ride with her brother (6)on his XR 50.

Have a great w/end,
Ann

Pampera

Couldn't wait any longer.......................Pampera still has no definite availability date here in Australia and the dealers had no info or couldn't be bothered to find out for me. I bought an 02 TTR 125 L the morning before I went away for 3 days of riding. It is not what I wanted but it will do the job until the Gas Gas dealers get their act together. Have two more riding holidays planned for the next month, one for 4 days and one for 5 days and had to have something to ride.

Thanks for all your help, will let you know if/when I get the Pampera.

Ann