2013 GasGas 250F Race Yamaha Thumper-No Affiliation

[Moto7man]

I just saw this a few minutes ago and it looks like a nice bike......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Gas-Gas-250f-Race-2013-Gas-Gas-250f-RACE-Yamha-250-motor-/261215747014?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3cd1abfbc6&vxp=mtr#v4-41

 

[Moto7man]

I just looked at the photos again. The frame looks like the 2011 frame. Was the 2011 frame carried over for the 4 strokes? Is this a 2013?

 

[twowheels]

The thumpers continue on with 'B' frame and body work.

PlusOnePerformance

 

[GMP]

I think that would be an interesting bike. Too much $$ for something beat to crap in the six days though.

 

[GMP]

Looking closely that bike is a sum of all pretty good parts. The motor, fork, proven frame, also has the new linkage design. I'm sure its heavier than it should be but the Yamaha WR is a little piggy too.

For you kickstand guys, remember what I said about a double sided bracket solving the bolt problems? Look closely at the pics.

 

[nambo-trev]

Cool bike for someone but I'm sure it's seen some hard riding!

 

[Moto7man]

I'm a two stroke guy now, but that thing looks very cool.

 

[eff]

That is John Maier's bike.

 

[GMP]

I'll bet that bike is a lot more effective than most realize. I'm just not Woooed by fresh plastic and an oil change.

 

[Wheelieman69]

Forgive me if this a stupid question but Why would they use the Yamaha engine on a gasser especially in a competition setting ?


Wheelieman

 

[GMP]

Because they can't get a fast AND reliable 250F of their own out the door, and Yamaha Spain made them a deal on extra engines they had over produced.