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Cycle News 2020 Issue 20 May 19

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2020 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 R I D E R E V I E W P66 as it sits, but like a lot of 300cc two- strokes, the power delivery is a mix of massive and manageable. Would I be smarter to straddle a 250? Probably. But the 300 was a gentle giant since I'm a full-grown person. Trials bikes resist stalling and love low rpm. The clutch is an impor- tant tool for skilled riders, but with the 300 on tap, I learned (thanks Geoff!) that I can basically drop it once I'm pointed at something and leave it alone. Learning to let the revs drop and the traction to come on is key at getting comfortable on the rocks and having someone with experience there to show me some tips was invaluable. For 2020, trials should be on your list of new riding to start. It's a skill builder, a helluva workout, and you might not laugh as much at yourself or your friends on any other motorcycle ride. CN

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