2008 Christini AWD Gas Gas EC 300

[sjcawd]

One of two in the world! We are selling this new (never used) AWD Gas Gas EC 300. Two were build with one headed back to the factory for long term testing and the other could be yours. Custom Christini AWD system with Showa front forks and a custom fiberglass tank. Asking $13,000.... Will consider all reasonable offers!

Call or e-mail steve@christini.com for more details. 215-351-9895

 

[Cruiser]

If I had the cash I'd be all over that!

 

[dave948]

I've got to ask. How did the one for "long term testing" hold up?
I would want 500 hours with out you guys having to see the bike again.

 

[GMP]

I'd want a larger population for long term testing. I've never been involved with any project that used just one prototype!

 

[Qui-gon]

From what I read there is more than one prototype.....one going to Spain and one for sale!

 

[sjcawd]

The drive system (gears, triple clamps, etc.) are our production parts with thousands of hours and years of testing and would be covered under our standard warranty. The tank, frame fixture, etc. that make the drive system fit in the Gas Gas are unique to this bike.

 

[Triple W]

How much gas does the tank hold? TW

 

[sjcawd]

The Tank is a custom Fiberglass and holds approximately 3.1 gallons.

 

[gasgasman]

The Tank is a custom Fiberglass and holds approximately 3.1 gallons.

You might be on to something, start producing those tanks!

 

[webmaster]

In defense of the product, and given the concerns about it's "prototype"-ness, it looks like the majority of the components are shared with their other all wheel drive units. e.g. they switched the front forks to fit available, existing drive parts, etc. And I haven't heard of any issues with any of their bikes finishing an enduro-cross, etc.

jeff

 

[GMP]

Yes thats true, please don't take my comment as a slam to the bike, I saw it in person and it is very nice. Its just suprising that only one of two will be kept.

That bike is probably about as close to the perfect rock crawler as you can get.

 

[flybars]

Would it be harder to turn/ less flickable with the front wheel pulling?

 

[sjcawd]

When the bike is getting traction to the front it will pull in that direction. It takes a little adaptation, but once you get over the learning curve, it's a benefit....

 

[kendunn]

I friend of mine just rode a KTM 2WD 300 EXC or something close to that (same company?) during the Colorado 500 and he said it was great in the rocky stuff and good everywhere else. The is an off road mx enthusisist here in town with deep pockets and who knows how many bikes, 2 of which are 2WD (Not to even mention his house in Aspen....).

 

[duke]

I bought the bike cant wait to ride it just waiting for delivery.

 

[stevethebrit]

Congrats! Will be interesting to hear how you find 2wd.

 

[lankydoug]

I love reading about stuff like this as well as watching an all wheel drive bike do so well in an endurocross event. It reminds me of the kid who brought the painted steel ball bearing to the marble game "He broke the game up!"

 

[roostafish]

Wow, what luck. I just happened to see this. I remembered seeing this. I do wonder if Christini would be willing to do another. No doubt the Showa forks added the extra money... I'm now left just wanting because I see no reference to Gas Gas on their site. Geoff's leftover KTM 250 XC would work though!

 

[mattholew]

How much extra weight does it add?