GPX TSE300R TWO STROKE TEST

#offroad #dirtbike #sports #adventure #twostroke #explore
We took delivery of a Chinese-built GPX TSE300R two-stroke a few weeks ago. The guys at USA Motortoys in Utah are the importers and architects of the GPX line. The TSE300 is miles ahead of the products that China was offering a few years ago. The fit and finish are excellent. The casting, machining and assembly can compare to any product produced elsewhere. But, it still has some issues. The most obvious is a lack of originality. The chassis is a dead ringer for a pre-2022 KTM 300XC-W. And, when you scratch the surface there are still some issues that become apparent.The real reason that some of these issues exist is because the importer is trying to keep the price tag around the $7000 mark. The MSRP is $6899. That compares to $11,599 for a KTM 300 two-stroke. The GPX and KTM motors are both case-reed two-strokes with a bore and stroke of 72mm by 72mm. They both have counterbalancers, electric starters and hydraulic clutches. The current KTM has moved to fuel injection and an electronic power valve, whereas the GPX is still using a carburetor and a mechanical power valve driven by a ball-ramp governor.The GPX chassis is the spitting image of the ‘22 KTM 300XC-W, too. That means the rear suspension has no linkage. The fork and shock are made in China by SZC. The fork appears to be a copy of a WP Xplor. It has adjustable preload as well as rebound adjustment in the right and compression in the left. The shock is fully adjustable and is also very WP-like, at least externally. The carburetor is a Nibbi, which performs well. The triple clamps look like CNC-machined billet KTM clamps and any quality difference is virtually impossible to quantify. Same goes for the hubs. The GPX has a bright LED headlight, a radiator fan and a back-up kickstart lever, in case the lithium battery fails.

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[dingerjunkie]

it seems to cater to the market that consumed every single KDX200/220 Kawasaki could build...the market that the rest of the competition seems to not care about anymore. Mid-priced, easy-use two-stroke fun.

[noneofyourbusiness]

It's got a carby and a backup a very good start

[MarkFries-on]

Hey as long as you are on two wheels and having fun that is all that Merry Christmas!

[Michael-sb]

GPX seems to be doing a nice job providing bikes for those just starting out, getting back into, or just hesitant of the current price points of new bikes.

[RTRrentals]

I rode a gpx300 for a couple days, really liked it! Was impressed, and for the price, super impressed. I wouldn't be disappointed owning one :)

Thanks for making and reviewing :)

[BUGMAN-]

I was a fan of the XR250 most my life. Well no one made one anymore and GPX in 21 and 22 offered an air cooled 4 stroke. it is pretty much the same as this bikes chassis but with an air cooled 250 four stroke. Um did I mention I had it delivered to my house for $4100. So if no one was offering what I wanted and they did. Im 60 years old my fast days are behind me. 2 new knees and shoulders. I just want to trail ride and duel sport. Oh one other thing it is street legal. So you can say what you want IDC it is a fun bike that does exactly what I wanted. I was blew away by all the billet parts also.

[walterconn]

I’ve been following the YouTubers that ride GPX. Kind of cool to see GPX reach mainstream. I agree with the other comments that it is funny that the reviewer is ambiguous. I suppose that is normal because no one ever talks about maintenance, top end longevity, etc. let’s just say that you have to turn wrenches with any bike, no matter the brand.

[adambatchelder]

At least it has a Kickstarter, That's something a new KTM doesn't have

[mikehudgens]

I have ridden one and it's a good bike, my normal rides are a beta rx 300 a 23 KTM sx 250 smoker and a 21 factory edition 450 and this is a very capable trail bike right out of the gate and a little work can run any hare scrambles and intermediate moto especially for a beginner rider plenty of bike !! Merry Christmas to everyone 🌲

[gophop]

Interesting. This is a bike that costs an unknown amount but less than $10k. It's as good as some other bikes that cost less than $10k. But it's not as good as bikes that cost more than $10k. Solid review, fellas. Keep it up!

[shinyribs]

Where do you get parts in 2 years? 5 years? 20 years?

My '05 300 exc is still running strong and parts are local and readily available. I can't spend $6k on a bike, find out I can't get basic maintenance parts and then have to view the bike as disposable.

[SCakey]

"Reminds me of a late 90's/early 00's KTM 2-stroke engine"

I don't think you remember what those felt like if you think this feels the same, I get PTSD thinking of the hand vibrations from those bikes.

[stevebaker]

Great review Guys. I love how you left out the useless details such as cost, where to buy and who the eff is GPX…. I guess I don’t need to know. Anyways…..

[strokeaddict]

its pretty much a copy of a 2017-2018 Ktm 300 with different valving in suspension, 1 less clutch plate, 2020 Ktm plastics, carby needs swapping out for a different one..

[coltonnie]

I own one of these bad boys. Can't say I wouldn't buy another one. I have found the suspension is quite tunable, once you get it dialed it's got quality. Put a good carb on it to your fancy and you've got a woods weapon. Make them send you KTM fork seals along with the bike tho. The stock seals lasted me 5hrs lol

[tysoncook]

Did you guys get it brand new from GPX? How many hours did you put on it while you had it?

[robertengland]

“It does need a lil bit of dialing in but BRAAAAP” 😂

[Toolsareus]

Can you guys test the kayo two-stroke 250

[SB-fegt]

Please do a full blown test on one of the GPX bikes...I'd prefer the FSE250E but any of them with the SZC forks would be good. Thanks for the video :).

[skysurfer]

The exhaust pipe looks vulnerable to damage. Problem with a lot of Chinese products is replacement parts are hard to come by.