Teabag_Terry wrote:
I am new to greenlaning, been roped in by a friend so need to get myself a bike. I have narrowed it down to the following two bikes which are available locally. If anyone has any opinions on which might be the better bike, it would be very very much appreciated. I am an experienced road rider, riding for 15 years and currently ride an R1. Because I wanna go greenlaning obviously Im looking for a road regsietered bike.
The two bikes I am looking at are:
2012 KTM EXC 300 in reasonably nice condition.
2017 Beta 300 RR enduro.
Which would you go for and why?
Thank guys
Both bikes will be quick - really quick!
If your choice is limited to just these two, then the quick answer is the Beta.
KTM of that vintage will have a dicky starter and more peaky engine - yes, you can alter power valve springs etc but the Beta with it's allen screw in/out to adjust the power will be simpler and more immediately tuneable on the trail and as a newbie you'll be thankful for that. Other than that the are both cracking bikes.