New bike 250 or 300

[DWS]

Hi all, 

I’m asking for some advice please. 
 

I had a go at trials yesterday having been off bikes for nearly 20 years. 
 

I had a go on a 250 and did well on a yellow flag course. The guys said I would be good to have a go at a club trial. 
 

I enjoyed the 250 and found it very manageable. Looking for a bike now and can see a good deal on a 300. 
 

is there much difference between a 250 and 300? I worry if I buy a 250, I’ll want to upgrade to a 300 but at the same time, while I got on well, o don’t want to be cocky and buy a bike that might be too much for a beginner. 
 

any advice would be welcome. Thank you 

[totty79]

Depends on the bike, 300 SS Beta is probably ok, 300 Gas Gas probably not unless detuned.

[DWS]

24 minutes ago, totty79 said:

Depends on the bike, 300 SS Beta is probably ok, 300 Gas Gas probably not unless detuned.

Thank you, that’s great advice. It’s a GasGas I am looking at so might think carefully! 

[RonH]

A lot of those Gasgas 300s have been returned because there’s too much power the rider can’t control. That’s why you’ll find them for such a great deal. Totty79 gave you some valuable advice. I have a 2023 Gasgas and had to lower the compression and put a flywheel, slow throttle and taller (11 tooth) front sprocket on it before I was comfortable on it. It’s now an clubman bike. Also, I got my 250, brand new, on sale for $4,999. If you look you’ll find a good deal too.

Try Motohunt: https://motohunt.com/motorcycles-for-sale?q=Gasgas+250+txt&sort=a and search for least expensive. I just saw this on https://motohunt.com/l/7046299/2024-GASGAS-TXT-Racing-250 for $4,999. I don’t know where you are but if you’re in the states you can have it shipped for a reasonable cost. I had mine shipped from Georgia to Oregon for $300 through Uship.

Good luck!

Edited 4 hours ago by RonH