I bought a 2024 TXT 250 (not the GP) a few weeks ago as my first trials bike, after decades of riding off-road. I've been pleased with it on the whole so far, but I don't have much experience with other bikes to compare it to. It's been no big deal to get it started (but it takes a healthy kick). My only real gripe so far is that the Braktec front brake will fade if used a lot.
Glad you got the bike! Most of these bikes run the same brakes. There could be an air bubble in your system or a faulty seal in the master cylinder. Have you tried bleeding it?
@@slavcoworld No, it's not that bad, just noticeable and when it cools off, it's fine. I may be exceeding the design parameters, it does it when riding for a while in and out of deep, steep gullies, which are about the only natural terrain feature we have in my area for trials riding. I may take a look at it in the depth of the winter.
Not sure what some of you guys are raving about. Gas Gas have always compared extremely well with all other manufacturers, build quality wise, and competed on equal terms. I know of many Gasser riders who have not experienced difficulty starting their machines - this can only be a set up issue.
The bikes are all setup well for our riding conditions. Not sure if you ever had a chance to kick start trs? You breathe on the kick starter and it fires up :) There is a very evident difference in thr kick stroke and engagement among all of the bikes, the gas gas has historical problems with stripping the kick start gear. The length of kick stroke is also different, all of this is contributing factor to how the bikes start.
Don't worry, don't believe the hype, I think you'll find very little has changed between then and now. The micro improvements are barely noticeable or worthy of the average rider.
Take it to a priest and have it blessed because it's one of a kind. I just bought a brand new one and it will not start. Gas spark brand new full of gas and forget it. The only way to start this bike is push it to the top of a hill and bump start it. Unless your 6'3" tall and weigh well over 200 pounds forget a Gas Gas
@@066motocross ur doing something wrong then. if u kick the bike from tdc it should start easly. most people don't know this and will have problems starting anything that has compression.
@@slavcoworld Certainly a bold marketing decision, especially from a company owned by KTM 😆 Vertigo bikes are so pretty, but it'd break my uncle's heart if bought one... He's a Gas Gas man through and through lol
Hard disagree. I am so happy to see a manufacturer going back to making bikes that know what colour they want to be. It's simplicity is its strongest feature.
@@slavcoworld I get many messages from friends outside of Canada asking me who you are. I have no idea. I've never heard of you. I've been in the sport in Canada for 5 decades
People listen to me! Don't buy this bike. I just bought a 2023 TXT 300 and it's a total bitch to start. I've owned bikes since 1973 and this is by far the hardest bike I ever owned to get running. I was recovering from surgery when it was delivered 2 months ago and today I finally got the chance to go take a first ride. Nope! Spent 2 hours trying to get this bike running. It's a bitch! Like the other guy said if your a tall guy who weighs around 210 or more you probably won't have a problem. Otherwise forget it! I'm so disappointed with this bike and all the money I spent to just look at it. I'm not a big guy. I'm 145 pounds and I'm short. I have Short legs yet still I never had a problem starting any bike. I had a cr250 a cr 500 a yz 250 no problem starting them. This gas gas forget it! I don't care eho says I'm too small for a 300 because it's bull crap. I can handle the power I raced and had several big bikes. I just can't start this damn thing and I wish I did more research because I see now that it's a long standing problem with gas gas. I owned a Montesa and that bike could sit all winter and gas on, choke maybe 3 kicks. This POS I think I wore my leg out today
Hey, I’m sorry about your experience with this bike. I had a similar experience but didn’t want to just look at it like you said so I did a whole lot of research and asking questions and got my bike in order. I love it now. I’m 5’6” and 135# and can start my bike on first kick now. I lowered the compression with a $20 head gasket kit and a more expensive flywheel weight for other issues I had. I don’t know if you kept your bike or not but lowering the compression worked for me. It’s still got the power and torque so don’t worry about that. Reply if you want more info because there’s more to tell.
Lots of things I have to disagree with about this review. Reviews are always subjective I know but much of what you’re saying doesn’t match up with my experience. As far as starting goes, still difficult. Lowering the compression helps a lot though. Also, the power delivery is not buttery smooth. An inexperienced rider could get hurt on these very badly because of the un-smooth power delivery. Very little throttle goes from nothing to rocket ship within a very short throttle turn. Also, the 300 is way too much for a beginner and they should probably go with the 250 or even 125 based on body size and experience.
Certainly agree, everyone has their own riding levels and review pointers. My review is based on myself and my riding pals of similar level. Keep on riding and smiling!
GREAT REVIEW!!! Awesome opinions on the bike. Can't wait for the next video!!!
🙏🙏🙏 thank you brother!
I bought a 2024 TXT 250 (not the GP) a few weeks ago as my first trials bike, after decades of riding off-road. I've been pleased with it on the whole so far, but I don't have much experience with other bikes to compare it to. It's been no big deal to get it started (but it takes a healthy kick). My only real gripe so far is that the Braktec front brake will fade if used a lot.
Glad you got the bike!
Most of these bikes run the same brakes. There could be an air bubble in your system or a faulty seal in the master cylinder.
Have you tried bleeding it?
@@slavcoworld No, it's not that bad, just noticeable and when it cools off, it's fine. I may be exceeding the design parameters, it does it when riding for a while in and out of deep, steep gullies, which are about the only natural terrain feature we have in my area for trials riding. I may take a look at it in the depth of the winter.
What a Nice place to ride!
Thank you! We are very fortunate with our riding areas
Loved my gasser
Not sure what some of you guys are raving about. Gas Gas have always compared extremely well with all other manufacturers, build quality wise, and competed on equal terms. I know of many Gasser riders who have not experienced difficulty starting their machines - this can only be a set up issue.
The bikes are all setup well for our riding conditions. Not sure if you ever had a chance to kick start trs? You breathe on the kick starter and it fires up :)
There is a very evident difference in thr kick stroke and engagement among all of the bikes, the gas gas has historical problems with stripping the kick start gear.
The length of kick stroke is also different, all of this is contributing factor to how the bikes start.
awesome!
It's already 2023 and I'm still using Gasgas TXT Pro Series 2012,... Oohhh poor me 😢
Time to upgrade :)
@@slavcoworld In Indonesia it is very difficult to buy them, even just looking for spare parts
Don't worry, don't believe the hype, I think you'll find very little has changed between then and now. The micro improvements are barely noticeable or worthy of the average rider.
@@waynesimpson2074 the suspension alone is worth noticing. I am an average rider and can tell suspension differences with ease.
I was talking about 'improvements' but you're talking about 'differences' ? I think the PR Matrix has you :-)@@slavcoworld
Was ein geiler Spot
why u say frustration to start gasgas? I have a 2002 and it always start in 1-2 kicks.
Just from various experiences, glad yours works well!
Take it to a priest and have it blessed because it's one of a kind. I just bought a brand new one and it will not start. Gas spark brand new full of gas and forget it. The only way to start this bike is push it to the top of a hill and bump start it. Unless your 6'3" tall and weigh well over 200 pounds forget a Gas Gas
@@066motocross ur doing something wrong then. if u kick the bike from tdc it should start easly. most people don't know this and will have problems starting anything that has compression.
Go with Montesa or TRS..
I see a Trail Nome..🖖
if you break your rear fender they a $400.00 Canadian ouch!
Yeah, unfortunately all one piece fenders are costly. Beta, montesa as well
if i bought a hard starting bike, how would the new faster starter make me happy?
What bikendid you buy? There is something to be said about the physical travel stroke of the Kickstart in relation to engine turn over.
i got a custom focus hardtail with BBSO2🔥
Kicks like a buck but I need that for slopes@@slavcoworld
Bike is soooo bare, my uncle bought one, spent the first day laying out some stickers on it and it looks much nicer now :-)
For sure! I am surprised gas gas kept it so simple. Trs and vertigo are still the coolest looking bikes in graphics department.
@@slavcoworld Certainly a bold marketing decision, especially from a company owned by KTM 😆
Vertigo bikes are so pretty, but it'd break my uncle's heart if bought one... He's a Gas Gas man through and through lol
@@krazed0451 haha, vertigo it is!!🤣
Hard disagree. I am so happy to see a manufacturer going back to making bikes that know what colour they want to be. It's simplicity is its strongest feature.
@@robertslinger3811 To each their own. Have you seen one in person?
Who is Slavco?
I am not even sure how to answer that, it's me! :)
@@slavcoworld I get many messages from friends outside of Canada asking me who you are. I have no idea. I've never heard of you. I've been in the sport in Canada for 5 decades
@@stephenfracy4258 I am just a washed up weekend worrior from the fraser valley, I live not far from Don's shop.
I bet 99% of the hobby trial riders 250cc would be better than 300cc.
Absolutely, unless you are in 260lb range rider, then 300cc Is more gooder :)
If you can find one in the States
People listen to me! Don't buy this bike. I just bought a 2023 TXT 300 and it's a total bitch to start. I've owned bikes since 1973 and this is by far the hardest bike I ever owned to get running. I was recovering from surgery when it was delivered 2 months ago and today I finally got the chance to go take a first ride. Nope! Spent 2 hours trying to get this bike running. It's a bitch! Like the other guy said if your a tall guy who weighs around 210 or more you probably won't have a problem. Otherwise forget it! I'm so disappointed with this bike and all the money I spent to just look at it. I'm not a big guy. I'm 145 pounds and I'm short. I have Short legs yet still I never had a problem starting any bike. I had a cr250 a cr 500 a yz 250 no problem starting them. This gas gas forget it! I don't care eho says I'm too small for a 300 because it's bull crap. I can handle the power I raced and had several big bikes. I just can't start this damn thing and I wish I did more research because I see now that it's a long standing problem with gas gas. I owned a Montesa and that bike could sit all winter and gas on, choke maybe 3 kicks. This POS I think I wore my leg out today
Hey, I’m sorry about your experience with this bike. I had a similar experience but didn’t want to just look at it like you said so I did a whole lot of research and asking questions and got my bike in order. I love it now. I’m 5’6” and 135# and can start my bike on first kick now. I lowered the compression with a $20 head gasket kit and a more expensive flywheel weight for other issues I had. I don’t know if you kept your bike or not but lowering the compression worked for me. It’s still got the power and torque so don’t worry about that. Reply if you want more info because there’s more to tell.
Lots of things I have to disagree with about this review. Reviews are always subjective I know but much of what you’re saying doesn’t match up with my experience. As far as starting goes, still difficult. Lowering the compression helps a lot though. Also, the power delivery is not buttery smooth. An inexperienced rider could get hurt on these very badly because of the un-smooth power delivery. Very little throttle goes from nothing to rocket ship within a very short throttle turn. Also, the 300 is way too much for a beginner and they should probably go with the 250 or even 125 based on body size and experience.
Certainly agree, everyone has their own riding levels and review pointers. My review is based on myself and my riding pals of similar level.
Keep on riding and smiling!
so are you going to buy one?
Stay tuned for my unboxing video 😉
Don't lol. You will be like me out $8000 and a big red paperweight lol
And you went and bought one of the worst quality trials bikes ever imagined
It's all really a matter of an opinion. Maybe next year I will be on something else. Never know :)
@@slavcoworld Not really a matter of opinion, the design of Sherco/Scorpa is absolutely shocking
@@mikejames4271 as I briefly mentioned in my review, the 4-6 transmission was a deal breaker for me
@@slavcoworld We buy trials bikes to do trials not trail.
@@mikejames4271 amazing