engine mapping. On the other
hand, the headlight bikes are
tuned more for comfort and are
generally better suited for slower-
paced technical riding (think
enduroCross and hard enduro).
As a result, the headlight bikes
come from the factory with more
real-world suspension settings
(softer) and more user-friendly en-
gine mapping. As a result, people
tend to ride these bikes all day,
which explains the headlight for
when the sun sets before you do.
For this comparison, we aim
to relay our findings to you—what
each bike has to offer, how they
compare, and what each bike does
well or maybe not so well. Our
intent wasn't necessarily to rate
these bikes in a particular overall
order. However, we couldn't resist
choosing one as our all-around
favorite. Let's get going.
VOLUME ISSUE JANUARY , P75
TAKING IT
TO THE TRAILS
WE HEAD FOR THE HILLS TO COMPARE SOME OF THE BEST
300cc TWO-STROKE OFF-ROAD BIKES YOU CAN BUY
BY THE CN STAFF I PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIT PALMER
BETA 300 RR RACE EDITION vs. GASGAS EC 300
vs. HUSQVARNA TE300i vs. KTM 300 XC-W
vs. SHERCO 300 SE FACTORY
