2009 GasGas model info!!

[Berkyboy]

Here's a link:

http://www.gofasters.com/index.php?main_page=page_4&rub=news&id=238

Here's a pdf link

www.gasgasmotos.es/rcs/portada/Dossier_2009_eng.pdf

 

[nhrider]

Very cool and exciting!

 

[eff]

Looks like a 250 4t is in the works for 2010.

 

[tm_enduro]

They look very good. Let's hope that the American public embraces GasGas enough that our current importers can justify doing business with GasGas.
I am a bit puzzled, maybe I misread. Do all bikes, except the 125 come with Sachs-Boge forks, or is that only the Racing versions? I really appreciate that GasGas refines a great product rather than changing for the sake of change.

 

[barkeater]

Very nice. Normally Gas Gas would have released the 2009 model info in June of 2009.

It shows the new commitment from Spain to get products out to the public.

Impressive.

 

[Skidad]

So what the heck does "micro fusion" frame exactly mean?

Seems KTM, Husky and now GG are off and running with the 2009 stuff already and it's only the beginning of May. Unreal.

And have you seen the NEW 09 Husky TE 310? Ohhhhhh yeah...

http://www.huskytalk.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=932


Skidad in MA

 

[2 strokes 4 life]

I cant wait to buy a new 2009 or 2010.

 

[barkeater]

Seems KTM, Husky and now GG are off and running with the 2009 stuff already and it's only the beginning of May. Unreal.

And have you seen the NEW 09 Husky TE 310? Ohhhhhh yeah...

Don't forget the 09 Husaberg.

It's an exciting time to be a euro-exotic geek!

 

[GasGas]

Looks like some bike candy is in the works as well. Or at least an official book of parts anyway.

 

[barkeater]

Candy like.

 

[gasgasman]

So what the heck does "micro fusion" frame exactly mean?

Different technique for welding the frame.
Commonly used on high end bicycles.

I might be wrong.........so don't quote me.

 

[mountain thumper]

wow i wanted all black but that candy apple red is making my mouth water!

 

[TooFastTim]

 

[Berkyboy]

The PDF version of the press release has some photos

http://www.gasgasmotos.es/rcs/portada/Dossier_2009_eng.pdf

 

[barkeater]

You want photos? Nice high res photos?

Check out www.jas.es, that is the official Gas Gas press release agent. There are photos and info (in spanish) on the site. Look under "Escoger opción" for "Gas Gas Producto/Empresa" and make sure you select "Fotos" and click "Buscar".

There are some pretty awesome rally photos on the site as well.

 

[KiwiGasHead]

those pics look sweet - like the new black swing arms....hmmmm...a set of ltd. edition black gasgas plastics would be nice - as for the husky, i test rode one of the new 08 250's - it was a lovely bike but noticably HEAVIER ( without fuel!!!) than my old KLX300 with a full tank - maybe in a couple of years......

 

[GMP]

I would have bypassed the 250 and gone right to a 300 - 350F like Husky. The side valve motor in an EC frame would be an awesome technical terrain motorcycle. Shame, as I saw this as my next bike since I get older and more beat up.

 

[Cruiser]

I'm thinking a white 515 for my DS mount to play on the local trails and back roads and the new 250ec 2stoker to ride on sundays,,

 

[jeffd]

I'm thinking a white 515 for my DS mount to play on the local trails and back roads and the new 250ec 2stoker to ride on sundays,,

The only growing segments in motorcycle sales is the dual sport segment and scooters All other criteria of motorcycle sales are in dramatic decline.

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew.../Article/detail/511691?contextCategoryId=2704

GasGas needs to invest in epa/dot approval to get a broader market for the 4 strokes as a dual sport. Although with the declining dollar - it's hard to make it a profitable proposition.

From the demographics I see on the husky forum (I recently bought one...) -> you have guys in the 40s and 50s who rode dirt bikes in the 1970s and getting back "into it". They feel most comfortable on a dual sport machine and justify getting the bike to use as a cost saving commuter in addition to using it for trail riding.

More news - Motorcycle sales down worldwide (about 10%) and in U.S. (approaching 15%)....

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew.../Article/detail/515952?contextCategoryId=2704
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew.../Article/detail/515952?contextCategoryId=2704
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew.../Article/detail/512388?contextCategoryId=2704

Sorry for the detour - back to your regular programming...

jeff

 

[nhrider]

The only growing segments in motorcycle sales is the dual sport segment and scooters All other criteria of motorcycle sales are in dramatic decline.

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew.../Article/detail/511691?contextCategoryId=2704

GasGas needs to invest in epa/dot approval to get a broader market for the 4 strokes as a dual sport. Although with the declining dollar - it's hard to make it a profitable proposition.


jeff

I read that article about a month ago and thought it would be great if GG came out with a 650-690 dual sport to complete against the KTM's, BMW's and Husky's. All wishes...