2019 Gas Gas updates
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Mark Berg - CPD
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Ranger roll out
Production of the new Ranger will not be until this fall. The factory wanted to wait until Eicma in Milan in November before announcing anything at all because the specifics were not completed yet.
We and a few others stressed the importance of having something new to release on top of the already well received changes to the new 2019 EC/XC and major changes to the TXT Trials.
We pushed hard for this debut just weeks ago and they made it happen (as of last Thursday the final look wasn't even completed), but they listened to us and made it happen in a hurry.
Like i said, we wanted more buzz for the social media and press, rather than debuting in November.....i guess it worked both good and bad huh?
It will have 46mm KYB forks with adjustability, but not the AOS fork, as well as a rear KYB. Engine slightly detuned and good braking components. Its 40mm shorter, but well balanced like its big brother.
I wasn't at the debut this year but the test riders and others that threw a leg over it, loved it.....and even more buzz was generated about the 200 engine in the EC200 that we will be finally getting.
Production of the new Ranger will not be until this fall. The factory wanted to wait until Eicma in Milan in November before announcing anything at all because the specifics were not completed yet.
We and a few others stressed the importance of having something new to release on top of the already well received changes to the new 2019 EC/XC and major changes to the TXT Trials.
We pushed hard for this debut just weeks ago and they made it happen (as of last Thursday the final look wasn't even completed), but they listened to us and made it happen in a hurry.
Like i said, we wanted more buzz for the social media and press, rather than debuting in November.....i guess it worked both good and bad huh?
It will have 46mm KYB forks with adjustability, but not the AOS fork, as well as a rear KYB. Engine slightly detuned and good braking components. Its 40mm shorter, but well balanced like its big brother.
I wasn't at the debut this year but the test riders and others that threw a leg over it, loved it.....and even more buzz was generated about the 200 engine in the EC200 that we will be finally getting.
CDN Rick
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To be fair, GasGas always delivers, but if you expect it to be in the exact same manner as that orange company or any of the japanese brands you'll have to buy one of their bikes to bolster them with a bit more marketing money for next time.
Sometimes it takes a few hours or a couple days to get the details.. I guess in this world of instant info we aren't always used to that. In my opinion though, I'll wait the couple hours for a GasGas! Still the best bike I've thrown a leg over.
CDN Rick
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There is a total of ONE Ranger right now. It'll all come in November when they officially release the production bike at EICMA. If you need one before then I'd recommend a X-trainer and dumping a ton of money at the suspension, then live with a frame that is sketchy at speed.
Or we'll have to wait till late this year/early next year and pick up a sweet new white Gasser.
But it isn't right to make us shiver with anticipation and giving no further Information ;-(
:-D
BTW I wonder about the "new" two map switch for cdi. Mine from 2006 got one already...
nhrider
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It has been a long time since I owned a GG. Long time since I posted here. The Ranger definitely peaked my interest. I've been bugging Josh at St. Hilaire Motorsports. I'm very interested in the 2019 Beta 200RR and the Sherco 300 Sef-r. I'm not ready to buy anything but I'm watching...
CDN Rick
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I noticed that as well. My '12 had one. But my '18 does not.
CDN Rick
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Expect to see all the details in November at EICMA.
I don?t have the option of waiting with me bikeless and race season around the corner.
The only way I could be influenced to wait is with solid information on what the XCR can do. Heck, If Icould contemplate it suiting my needs, I could buy and old YZ250 and race it for six months and then sell it and get the Gasser. If I see data.
Absent that information, I?ll consider pulling the trigger on a really cool and blinged-out, used X-Trainer which is essentially an X-Trainer frame with every other part coming from an RR. But that decision has to be made and transacted within a month (or less).
So, the clock is ticking. Gas Gas might not care about one sale. But I do.
The only way I could be influenced to wait is with solid information on what the XCR can do. Heck, If Icould contemplate it suiting my needs, I could buy and old YZ250 and race it for six months and then sell it and get the Gasser. If I see data.
Absent that information, I?ll consider pulling the trigger on a really cool and blinged-out, used X-Trainer which is essentially an X-Trainer frame with every other part coming from an RR. But that decision has to be made and transacted within a month (or less).
So, the clock is ticking. Gas Gas might not care about one sale. But I do.
Cactus_Flat
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I think you're SOL on the ECR Rick, best to just pretend you didn't even know it existed if your timeline won't match up. I still don't see why you'd favor an X trainer with any list of mods over the 18/19 GASGAS EC 250/300 for our deserts/race season. And since you mention it, the YZ 250 plan may not be a bad one. Hell, I've got a KTM 200 I'll rent ya for races for a modest price while you wait
Serious? Not sure what that means.
Serious racer? I'm a slow 50B, with mid-pack C speed. As likely to pull over to help someone get unstuck from a shrub as I am to vie for a decent finish.
Serious buyer? Money burning a hole in my pocket.
I am considering the modded X-Trainer because I want to go in a different direction. Emphasize fun over speed. I barely tapped the power of my 2011 GG.
As well, the left-over '18 GG (equiped with Rekluse, guards, etc) will cost me about $4500 (the '19 even worse) more than this particular X-Trainer frame with RR motor, ECU and supension, Rekluse, guards, etc. And I'd be getting gobs of spares.
I have ridden another not-quite-as-modded-as-this X-Trainer (WP forks and Ohlins shock, Scalvini pipe), and it was a way fun. Yes, the geometry might not be optimal for a Fast B-Racer, but it will probably be good enough for me.
Serious racer? I'm a slow 50B, with mid-pack C speed. As likely to pull over to help someone get unstuck from a shrub as I am to vie for a decent finish.
Serious buyer? Money burning a hole in my pocket.
I am considering the modded X-Trainer because I want to go in a different direction. Emphasize fun over speed. I barely tapped the power of my 2011 GG.
As well, the left-over '18 GG (equiped with Rekluse, guards, etc) will cost me about $4500 (the '19 even worse) more than this particular X-Trainer frame with RR motor, ECU and supension, Rekluse, guards, etc. And I'd be getting gobs of spares.
I have ridden another not-quite-as-modded-as-this X-Trainer (WP forks and Ohlins shock, Scalvini pipe), and it was a way fun. Yes, the geometry might not be optimal for a Fast B-Racer, but it will probably be good enough for me.
I do like the blue color of my 2006 more than the nowadays red but a white bike would be ok, too
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