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[QUOTE="MWEISSEN, post: 133829, member: 16873"]
A few weeks ago I asked for advice on KTM vs. GasGas.  Boy, did I get the responses!! Thanks!!  There was some brand jabbing, but basically good stuff.

My trial rides give similar impressions to the advice.  I'm 5'10", 215ish, and currently ride a WR400.  I've found the GasGas 200 geometry works the best for me, and is softer, but still OK.  I've found the KTM200 has a fantastic motor, and had to check the stickers twice to make sure I wasn't accidentally on a 250.

My short list of replacement bikes:  YZ250F (my kid's got one, and it's really great!), GasGas 200, GasGas 250, and lower down the list KTM200.

My main question is the relative difference in power characteristics between the GasGas 200 and 250.  Low end, the powerband hit, and rideability after a full day of sucking everyone elses' dust and being sort of out of shape are key matters for me.  I like the 200's, but when I need the extra boost to haul my lard up a hill, I'm thinking I should go 250.

I haven't been able to find a GasGas 250 to try out, thus the reason for my question.

Thanks a bunch for the help!
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