2014 vs 2015 300

[mgrumke]

I am looking at the listed specifications on the 2014 300 and 2015 300, both kick start models. I dont see much difference. Looks like same suspension setup, carb etc.. Are there any significant upgrades to the 15 that I am missing.
I hope to purchase one or the other in the next month or so.
Thanks for any comments or insite.

 

[phoenix]

externally adjustable power valve is the most obvious thing I remember

 

[desertgasser300]

I thought I read somewhere they put different valving in the forks? I could be cross referencing brands though, I've been reading alot about changes for new models coming out now.

 

[xdab]

Powercore 2 vs. Q Stealth. No spark arrestor.

 

[Moto7man]

Swingarm painted silver on the 2015. Both 2014 and 2015 have the die cast engine cases.

 

[scratch250]

Painted silver, hmmm lame.

 

[Simmo737]

Swingarm painted silver on the 2015. Both 2014 and 2015 have the die cast engine cases.

The cases are still sand cast, the covers are die cast, this is a good thing, sand cast cases are strong, the covers are just covers.

 

[Mo.man]

15 comes with Trail Tech and what looks to me like a better seat cover material

 

[Moto7man]

The cases are still sand cast, the covers are die cast, this is a good thing, sand cast cases are strong, the covers are just covers.

Thats good to know, I like the sand cast cases.

 

[Rod Overstreet]

I am looking at the listed specifications on the 2014 300 and 2015 300, both kick start models. I dont see much difference. Looks like same suspension setup, carb etc.. Are there any significant upgrades to the 15 that I am missing.
I hope to purchase one or the other in the next month or so.
Thanks for any comments or insite.

Hey Mark, hope to see you at the races soon on a new GasGas!

 

[95jersey]

The website states the 15 is lighter.

 

[racemx904]

Where are you finding specs? Biggest problem with gasgas is no website to compare bikes against others....

 

[desertgasser300]

Where are you finding specs? Biggest problem with gasgas is no website to compare bikes against others....

www.gasgasmotos.es

 

[ridegas]

model question

Hey Mark, hope to see you at the races soon on a new GasGas!

Mr. Overstreet can you clarify the xc ec designation on the 13 14 15 models? I want a new GG 300. Back in 01 I bought a 300 xc and was told it was the same as ec it was not had to sell it and bought a 2002 ec 300 that I still have today. I want that same 3 stroke power if you know what I mean that it has not the light flywheel harder hitting mx ish power delivery. All of the 300's I am seeing advertised as ec's say xc all over it and I don't want to make the same mistake again as I have been told once again that they are really ec's?

 

[gasser]

Mr. Overstreet can you clarify the xc ec designation on the 13 14 15 models? I want a new GG 300. Back in 01 I bought a 300 xc and was told it was the same as ec it was not had to sell it and bought a 2002 ec 300 that I still have today. I want that same 3 stroke power if you know what I mean that it has not the light flywheel harder hitting mx ish power delivery. All of the 300's I am seeing advertised as ec's say xc all over it and I don't want to make the same mistake again as I have been told once again that they are really ec's?

Don't sweat it just buy the new gasser and get a Suzuki carb needle to tame it down. If the new bike does have the light ignition/flywheel a good option (better imo) is to run it with a G2 throttle with the #400 cam. The needle will make off idle throttle response cleaner, slower (more controllable), but stronger. The G2 throttle set up is pricey ($100) so the needle is a lot more bang for the buck but if the needle alone isn't enough the #400 throttle cam gives a lot more control to the throttle by slowing it down (great for slick conditions). It's also easy to change to a #100 or #200 cam for more fun when riding conditions are faster.

 

[Jakobi]

All the new models use the big 2K3 ignition. The engines have been refined and make more go than the older ones, but they're not aggressive.

The 2015 250R I rode was smooth and silky. In comparison my 2013 250R feels much more aggressive, but has had the head modified, I run a #050 (quick pull) cam, and shorter gearing.

 

[Dirt Dud]

Thank you great all around info since I just ordered a 2015 300 . And I also like a tamed down bike . This is my first bigger bike in 20 years or so I usually run small bores , that way I think I am going fast !

 

[ridegas]

Don't sweat it just buy the new gasser and get a Suzuki carb needle to tame it down. If the new bike does have the light ignition/flywheel a good option (better imo) is to run it with a G2 throttle with the #400 cam. The needle will make off idle throttle response cleaner, slower (more controllable), but stronger. The G2 throttle set up is pricey ($100) so the needle is a lot more bang for the buck but if the needle alone isn't enough the #400 throttle cam gives a lot more control to the throttle by slowing it down (great for slick conditions). It's also easy to change to a #100 or #200 cam for more fun when riding conditions are faster.

Thanks, good info.