Newb Looking at First Bike; Kayo/GPX/SSR

jlaber383 · 04-30-2023, 09:47 PM

Hey all, newb here. Been searching, reviewing, and reading a lot of material to try to figure out what would be the "best" beginner bike in the "250 4 stroke" class. I'm planning on riding the trails here in michigan, around my property, and maybe an Enduro race once I'm ready. I'm looking at the Kayo K4 250, GPX FSE250, and the SSR SR300; I have local dealers for all 3.

Does anyone have any real input on these bikes and/or these bikes against each other? I know/understand GPX is good on parts, but what about kayo & SSR? is one brand generally more reliable than the other?

Yes, I searched through this forum and didn't see anything, and yes I might be blind if it was there and didn't see it.

TIA

culcune · 05-01-2023, 10:55 AM

I would search on YouTube as well. I have seen very positive videos on all three brands (taking the 'Chinese' part of these bikes into consideration, that does not seem to be an issue with them). SSR uses, if I am not mistaken, rebranded Asiawing bikes, so you should be able to find reviews from other countries as well.

I am guessing that all three supply parts--Kayo is the upstart and directly competes with GPX/Pitster, so imagine they would copy that as well. Asiawing has been in business for numerous years and I imagine have parts supply galore, as well as GPX/Pitster.

These brands are considered 'premium' bikes as evidenced by their prices (compared to the $2k dual-sports we know and love) so quality and reliability should not be an issue with any of them. But, again, search on YouTube.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-01-2023, 11:05 AM

Welcome aboard! You are definitely looking at the good stuff.

Barnone · 05-02-2023, 12:08 PM

Like culcune said YouTube is a good source for info.
For example

You are lucky to have dealers for all three.

04-30-2023, 09:47 PM	#1
jlaber383 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Metamora, MI Posts: 1	Newb Looking at First Bike; Kayo/GPX/SSR Hey all, newb here. Been searching, reviewing, and reading a lot of material to try to figure out what would be the "best" beginner bike in the "250 4 stroke" class. I'm planning on riding the trails here in michigan, around my property, and maybe an Enduro race once I'm ready. I'm looking at the Kayo K4 250, GPX FSE250, and the SSR SR300; I have local dealers for all 3. Does anyone have any real input on these bikes and/or these bikes against each other? I know/understand GPX is good on parts, but what about kayo & SSR? is one brand generally more reliable than the other? Yes, I searched through this forum and didn't see anything, and yes I might be blind if it was there and didn't see it. TIA
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05-01-2023, 10:55 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I would search on YouTube as well. I have seen very positive videos on all three brands (taking the 'Chinese' part of these bikes into consideration, that does not seem to be an issue with them). SSR uses, if I am not mistaken, rebranded Asiawing bikes, so you should be able to find reviews from other countries as well. I am guessing that all three supply parts--Kayo is the upstart and directly competes with GPX/Pitster, so imagine they would copy that as well. Asiawing has been in business for numerous years and I imagine have parts supply galore, as well as GPX/Pitster. These brands are considered 'premium' bikes as evidenced by their prices (compared to the $2k dual-sports we know and love) so quality and reliability should not be an issue with any of them. But, again, search on YouTube. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-01-2023, 11:05 AM	#3
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05-02-2023, 12:08 PM	#4
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,348	Like culcune said YouTube is a good source for info. For example You are lucky to have dealers for all three.
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