GasGas Bike Reviews - 2003 thru 2011

[MattR]

I noticed a lot of talk about wanting GasGas bike reviews. Well, I searched the internet and this is what I have found. If you find any more, feel free to add them to this thread.

Enjoy!!!

2011 Bike Tests:

2011 GasGas XC250 - Dirtrider Magazine
http://www.dirtrider.com/reviews/dirt_bike/141_1010_2011_gas_gas_xc_250_riding_impression/index.html

2011 GasGas EC300 Six Days - Enduro360
http://www.enduro360.com/2010/12/24/featured/exclusive-2011-gas-gas-ec300-six-days-review/


2010 Bike Tests:

2010 GasGas Bikes Review - Dirtrider Magazine
http://www.dirtrider.com/features/w..._road_motorcycles_first_impression/index.html

2010 GasGas Bike Overview (EC250/300 and EC250F) – TMX News
http://www.tmxnews.co.uk/content_database/on_the_gas_/index

2010 GasGas Bike Overview – CycleNews
http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/new-bikes/2009/09/01/we-ride-the-2010-gas-gas-off-roaders

2010 GasGas EC250 Six Days Edition – Ultimate Motorcyling
http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_Gas_Gas_EC_250_Six_Days_Edition_Motorcycle

2010 GasGas EC250 Six Days Edition – Offroad Motorcycles
http://www.offroadmotorcycles.ca/jo...test-spanish-invasion-of-canadas-forests.html


2009 Bike Tests:

2009 GasGas EC300 – Motorcycle USA
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/109/3987/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Gas-Gas-EC300-Review.aspx

2009 GasGas Bikes (full line review) – TMX News
http://www.tmxnews.co.uk/content_database/gas_gas_turn_up_the_heat/index


2008 Bike Tests:

2008 GasGas Bikes (full line review) – TMX News
http://www.tmxnews.co.uk/content_database/step_on_the_gas/index


2007 Bike Tests:

2007 GasGas Bikes (full line review) – TMX News
http://www.tmxnews.co.uk/content_database/step_on_the_gas_the_gas_gas_enduro_machines/index

2007 GasGas EC200 (follow-up test) – TMX News
An EC250 pipe was fitted accidently the first time and gave poor test results. With the correct EC200 pipe, here are the results of the follow-up test (very good results).
http://www.tmxnews.co.uk/content_database/2007_gas_gas_ec200_enduro/index

2007 GasGas EC300 – DirtRider Magazine
Here is a link to discussion about this article.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1454&highlight=ec300

2007 GasGas FSR450 – Motocross Digital (December 2006 issue)
Here is a link to discussion about this great site. Every month is a free issue.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=502&highlight=bike+review


2006 Bike Tests:

2006 GasGas Bikes (full line review) – Dirt Bike Rider UK
http://www.dirtbikerider.co.uk/content_database/bike_test_gas_gas_enduro/index

2006 GasGas DE300 – Motorcycle USA
http://www.biketestusa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=2882


2005 Bike Tests:

2005 GasGas EC300 (long term bike review) – DirtRider Magazine
http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/offroad/141_0601_gas_gas_ec300/index.html

2005 GasGas EC250 & EC300 – DirtBikeWorld.Net (DBW)
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/Reviews/GasGas/2005_EC_250_300/05GG_Text.html


2004 Bike Tests:

2004 GasGas EC250 & EC300 – DirtBikeWorld.Net (DBW)
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/Reviews/GasGas/2004_EC_250_300/GasGas_Text.html

2004 GasGas FSE450 – DirtBikeWorld.Net (DBW)
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/Reviews/GasGas/fse450/fse450_text.html

2004 GasGas FSE450 – DirtRider Magazine
http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/offroad/141_0305_gas_gas_fse_450/index.html


2003 Bike Tests:

2003 GasGas FSE400 – Motorcycle Daily
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/29may02gasgas.html

 

[cladoo]

Here is a test from ADB on the '07 EC300
http://www.gasgasrider.org/gallery/data/500/scan0001.jpg

 

[Bearman]

Do you get ADB over there Claude?

 

[cladoo]

I wish! That is one good mag. My distributor sent me a copy of the test.

 

[REVERUP]

Thanks for taking the time to get all those tests together guys. Its nice to just look in one spot for all that info.
I still feel a spot dedicated to them, where they wouldn't get cluttered with posts would be ultimate .

 

[MattR]

Thanks for taking the time to get all those tests together guys. Its nice to just look in one spot for all that info.
I still feel a spot dedicated to them, where they wouldn't get cluttered with posts would be ultimate .

That's my plan if we can get this GasGasWiki launched in the future. There's still some things to work out, but this page would be a dedicted "bike review" listing that could easily be updated by all. Until then, I hope everyone will enjoy this.

Please add more if you find them!

 

[Bearman]

2007 Aussie Bike Tests

I've got some bike tests from a few magazines including Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine, Dirt Action Magazine, Trailzone, Motorcycle Trader and Trail Bike Adventure Magazine. The are a range of tests on all the trail/enduro bikes except the EC200. The test the EC300, EC250, FSR450, Pampera 450 and the Hobby EC200.

I found them on the Australian GasGas site.

http://www.gasgasaustralia.com.au/s...id=11510978&cftoken=4874070&dts=1212008171045

 

[MattR]

Excellent find Bearman! Thanks for posting the link.

 

[KiwiGasHead]

http://www.dirtbikerider.co.uk/content_database/gas_gas_enduro_stroker_quartet/index.html

good review of the (2 smoke) '08 Gassers by Brit dirt mag.

 

[tm_enduro]

The august edition of motocrossdigital.com has an article on the 2009 250/300. You have to register to view the article.

 

[Eric K]

Dirt Rider test on-line extra

Check out the DR on-line test extra for the GasGas 300...

http://www.dirtrider.com/features/141_0807_torture_test_exotic_extras/index.html

Looking at the endurocross times shows the GasGas does well in the tough riding...

http://www.dirtrider.com/features/141_0807_torture_test_exotic_extras/photo_19.html

 

[gasIdaho]

In the DR mag article the GG is listed at 258 lbs with full tank. Alot heavier than I expected.

 

[Skidad]

In the DR mag article the GG is listed at 258 lbs with full tank. Alot heavier than I expected.

That's pretty heavy IMO. It would put it in the range of 237 without gas with no guards etc. Anyone confirm that weight?

Skidad

 

[nhrider]

Check out the DR on-line test extra for the GasGas 300...

http://www.dirtrider.com/features/141_0807_torture_test_exotic_extras/index.html

Looking at the endurocross times shows the GasGas does well in the tough riding...

http://www.dirtrider.com/features/141_0807_torture_test_exotic_extras/photo_19.html

Yes, just a little slower than the KTM300 and Christini AWD. The Christini system isn't cheap...

Most of those guys had already ridden the KTM and are use to it. I wonder what would have happened with a little more seat on the GG???

 

[Eric K]

You can see the GasGas in the DR test pictures has aluminum handguards and skidplate, adding about 5 lbs.

It is disappointing to see the GasGas show up with the added weight penalty of an aluminum skid plate and full wrap aluminum hanguards when the others usually arrive without a skid plate and minimal plastic handguards.

My '06 EC300 brand new out of the crate with the DS stuff (100 watt coil, headlight, tail light, signals, horn, rear fender extension, odo/speedo) no gas, no trans oil weighed 237 lbs.

 

[Skidad]

Claimed dry weight FWIW. VERY different from real actual weight I guess. I also assume this is with all the lights and junk because that's the way they're sold every where else in the world and on the GG site pictures.

200 95kg 209.4lbs

250 97kg 213.8lbs

300 98kg 216lbs

I believe one of the Aussie reviews of the 250/300 had it listed at 108kg or 238lbs. That would match Erik K's measurment very closely. Still wish it was another 10lbs or more lighter like the KTM.


Skidad

 

[d2w]

Now that's very interesting. Out of boredom I threw the front wheel on a digital bathroom scale and measured 135lbs, and then threw on the rear wheel and measures 144lbs. Can I sum those values to arrive at a staggering 279lbs?!

My bike is fully wet (IMS 14 litre tank), armoured (skid, pipe, hand, front and rear fins, rads, headlight, front fender), auto-clutch, steering damper on a riser, and an EC stator.

Hmmm ... do I need all the armour because I fall? Or do I fall because of all the armour?

Dale

 

[Skidad]

Now that's very interesting. Out of boredom I threw the front wheel on a digital bathroom scale and measured 135lbs, and then threw on the rear wheel and measures 144lbs. Can I sum those values to arrive at a staggering 279lbs?!

My bike is fully wet (IMS 14 litre tank), armoured (skid, pipe, hand, front and rear fins, rads, headlight, front fender), auto-clutch, steering damper on a riser, and an EC stator.

Hmmm ... do I need all the armour because I fall? Or do I fall because of all the armour?

Dale

Well that's 22lbs of fuel you got there, the tank itself must be a good bit heavier than the stock 9.5 litre tank so add a few more extra lbs for that, maybe 10lbs for all the armor and junk and yeah your getting near the 240 mark. Weight is what makes these things so stable/planted.

An honset to god 210lb KTM 200 sure is looking good to my 50 YO body LOL.


Skidad

 

[gasgasman]

Some more 2008 Gas Gas tests.

http://www.gasgas.com.au/21.htm

 

[MattR]

Some more 2008 Gas Gas tests.

http://www.gasgas.com.au/21.htm

Thanks for posting the link. I read the EC250 review... nice compliments. Did you notice the "switchgear" on the handlebar? We call it a headlight switch, but it is an interesting version. Do only the EU and AU bikes get this?