stephen1967 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi I currently have a 2011 Beta evo 250 and am considering replacing it with an Ossa. I am looking at 2011 and 2012 models, are there much differences between them ?. How reliable are the Ossa`s and what sort of regular maintainence do you have to do to them ?. I have read about the re-mapping that needs to be done, what other mods need to be done. ? . I know the bikes are light but how do they ride compared to a Beta ?. Hopefully help from forum members will point me in the right direction, many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You could even get a world championship ride and with the way entries are declining, five every section and still be in the top 10 in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymal Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Definately I had a 2012 300 2t Evo and I swapped it for a 2012 Ossa, and I love it! It's been the best bike I've ever had and I've had a few. It is so easy to ride and very forgiving, especially for a wobbler like me. It's light and easy to move about and the suspension is awesome! My bike has never missed a beat and starts everytime. I would not hesitate in getting another. Infact I've got my new one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a 2012 , I would/will buy another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramit Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 You could even get a world championship ride and with the way entries are declining, five every section and still be in the top 10 in the world Sad truth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) I would not hesitate to buy a OSSA. Gas Gas has a great warranty and should back it up for years to come. Edited August 28, 2012 by billyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsp Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i have a 2012 and next bike will defo be another OSSA jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsp Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Jimmymal just read your post, have you traded you 2012 ossa in , just wondering what money you got for it ? jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen1967 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) .Thanks for all your replies.I t seems as though people are favouring the 2012 model over the2011 .Has anybody owned the earlier model and how do they differ ?. As with the last post .- what does a 2012 go for now and .also the 2011 model ?. Edited August 28, 2012 by stephen1967 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deonattard Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've had both, buy the newest one you can afford - they are both good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlingkau Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i owned 2012 standard bike with options red cylinder head plus map switch, also a factory replica 2012. just sold them and now brought the brand new explorer ! however I considering buy one more 2013 TR280i ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 General opinion in West York's tips to "Would buy another" The majority are very reliable bikes. I have seen issues with the Gearbox but like the Gas Gas Pro's they don't like the lever being bashed. There have been one or two instances of the Box "locking" on a gear but again I have heard of other bikes doing that. Main thing most have found a bind is the Air filter. The 2013 one is supposedly a lot better. Only thing is that most are "clubman" bikes. Nobody who does the "hard" sections has really got hold of one yet and wrung it's neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Which is strange as the oliveras bike is mustard, is it just Birketts won't get a top rider on one? Why? Maybe with the ossa offer of wtc support this could change? Edited August 28, 2012 by nigel dabster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i like the ossa but i wouldnt swap a '11 beta evo for one. its one of the most capable bikes out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbtrials Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would say all bikes produced today are good bikes, try them all and go for the one that suit you best. The Ossa suits me well ( I have a 2011), bike has a fantastic suspension and so far it's shown good quality. If I could change anything it would be the clutch, I want more precise engagement. This has been addressed by Ossa and the newer clutch plates should be better I've heard. ( 2013 specs clutch is in the mail from my dealer, will write up a review once tested) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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