totalshell Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 i've ebayed all my twinshock bikes over a period of time and before i open my purse can someone give me the detail of the difference between a txt and the pro, ive checked as far back as possible on TC and cant find a definative answer so PLEASE help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) Aaaaah R2W just beat me with his responce... Now my reply is not funny anymore .... it is easier to tell what is the same between them. It seems that they both use the same exhaust muffler, swingarm, fork, carb, tyres, chain. So that leaves the rest different. Like frame and engine. Haaa, writing it down like this, difference seems meaningless. Ooo almost forgot: did i mention 8 kgs weight difference? Edited February 7, 2006 by gasgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Pro all the way i went from a Tx which was basically a TxT but later model 98 to be precise and ive found that i am a lot better rider on my pro than on the txt although it is a 05 pro but still a lot lighter and i find it a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilertrialler Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 so is the pro better than the txt, I have just sold my 99 txt which I loved and could not fault, was going to buy a new or 05 pro, but am unsure of the noisy clutchs and have been advised by most in the no to go for a beta the model will be a 250 and I am only a clubman, whats anyones thoughts, it will last me for a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) No, the pro is not better than the TxT,'s, just different. I even dare to say the Txt is better.... but.... I have seen the inside of a pro engine in close view, and i must say i was thrilled by the look. Very clever engineering. Can you break the engine: no doubt Just revv the hell out of it and ram it tru the gears. No doubt something will break. Sorry, what you say: a beta will break too? The gearbox of the Pro is, i think, the most delicate of all the trial brands. So, i say it is depending on the person behaviour. Do you need the lightest and trickiest bike of the bunch(out of love ), or can you coop with a heavier bike and down to earth engineering. Edited February 8, 2006 by gasgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostit Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I think the point has been made by the other posters that the Pro is lighter and developed for state of the art trick riding. I've got a 2003 TXT Edition, when I bought it I so wanted (and still do) a Pro. In the TXT's defence however, I think I'm right in saying the engine is common with the Pampera trail bike and it's bullet proof. Mine dragged me round the SSDT with zero maintenance during the week and sounds and rides ok now. Comes down to how important weight is to you and how much time you want to spend tinkering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minislim Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 i got rid of my 2001 txt to get a 2002 pro. its a good bike but like mentioned before it has a few niggly faults which in newer models have been ironed out. still if you want a good reliable bike the txt is the better buy. last ones they made where in 2003 although i remember a 2004 model but i think it was just costmetics on a old batch of 2003's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherco 125 Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 NO NO NO NO NO!!! not a gas gas not beta not Montesa not scorpa nothing but the best bike going SHERCO, you can chuck that around and i garentie you nothing will break THEY ARE BUILT LIKE TANKS e.g my mate just had to get a new exaughst for his gas gas txt how much do u think it was 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 NO NO NO NO NO!!! not a gas gas not beta not Montesa not scorpa nothing but the best bike going SHERCO, you can chuck that around and i garentie you nothing will break THEY ARE BUILT LIKE TANKS e.g my mate just had to get a new exaughst for his gas gas txt how much do u think it was 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 my mate just had to get a new exaughst for his gas gas txt how much do u think it was 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrc1 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 For durability - I'd favour the TXT. I've had loads & still run a Pampera 280. Engine is still real sweet after three years. As for Pro vs Beta - I'd go for Beta. I've had 4 & no probs at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minislim Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Get out go on shooo you dont belong in this section of TC Maybe that was just bad luck ive known plenty of shercos to brake down ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same here! my gassers been time consuming to maintain but reliable. a few of my friends who have sherco's find it easiers to maintain but constantly have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitjay - hrc Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I know someone who thrashes a Sherco about and doesnt really wash it or anything and it doesnt seem to break down. Just sounds and looks and rides awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex rider Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Remember that Sherco's sound like tractors at the end of a trial. Sound very nice at the start but thats it!! Best thing to do is attend a test day and choose what you like. i personally like the 300 pro as it revs lower and chugs along, Although i ride my much favoured BETA!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 my mate had a sherco and disliked and has gone back to gasgas as it was easy to maintain, but everything broke on it! although i ride a gasgas i wouldn't mind a beta or montesa any day they are brill bikes! (but not as good as gasgas!!!!!!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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