How is the GasGas 125?

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Currently I am on a Husky WR125 which I think is a wonderful bike. I am thinking of buying a new bike though and the tank situation on the new Huskys is pissing me off. If it does not get resolved soon I will be looking at other options.

First off I am 6'2". The Husky fits perfect, how much smaller would the GasGas be? How is the power? Are they reliable?

I am also wondering what the difference is between the mx and enduro model. With the Huskys the ignition is the main difference. Whats different on a Gasgas? I'm most concerned with the tank, motor, and suspension.

How big is the Gasgas 125 tank? I see it is clear which I really like.

From what I have seen the Gasgas is more money. I know Gasgas parts are not hard to get but what about the 125 specific stuff? There are not too many of these around so I am wondering if the parts are kept in stock.

Thanks
 
difference between mx(mc) and enduro(ec) models, ignition and flywheel or lack there of. cdi map is different. and suspension is harder on mc models.
you can use lots of stuff made for different brands in the gasgas 125, im using a honda wiseco piston, iv heard the clutch plates are the same as CR125 ones. never had a problem getting stuff for my 125, but im not in the US
 
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The MC model will typically have a higher compression head and a lighter ignition - but check with gary at GP cycle (a sponsor here) for more details.

Gofasters, the u.s. parts importer, keeps a pretty good stock of everything. The GasGas 125 motor shares a number of motor parts with the yamaha yz125 (piston, etc.)

And Clarke has a new 3.2 gallon tank that fits the newer model bikes, including the 125.

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i had a ec 125 for 2 years and it was brilliant. Not had any issues so far apart from getting the wrong clutch plates from dealer. The gearbox continued to work despite putting a hole in the clutch cover losing all the oil and racing for anther hour! Also got a friend who has a 06 that's begin a flawless bike too.
Here you go two EC 125's playing.
 

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Thanks for the info. I am injured now so there is a little time to wait for a Husky tank to come to market but if not the Gasgas will be on the list of replacements. Other options are a YZ125 but I would rather stay euro, TM144EN but the importer situation has me worried, and 150XC but it’s a ill-handling and frequently grenading Pumpkin.

I saw that mc125, it is about an hour away from me. Is this about as cheap as the Gasgas will get? I can get a 09 WR125 for that and a 08 CR125 for about a grand less or a YZ125 for about the same. So the price is not real bad just not the blowout bargains I can usually find on a Husky. I’m assuming it will be even harder then a Husky to sell down the road so I will have to make sure I really like it.

The Gasgas actually appears to come with a good tank which makes it worth more to me. I wish it came with the 50mm TC forks or the KYB AOSS. At least I could swap springs with my Husky and save a little money. It is a really nice looking bike and it appears very easy to move around on due to how level the seat to tank junction is.

Can anyone comment on the fit? Are the ergos exactly the same as the larger displacement models? I am not sure if it is the same frame with a different engine cradle or a completely different frame? Can the bars be moved forward with the stock clamps or do I need to add different mounts? In general I like Gasgas features a little more then Huskys but the Husky fits a guy over 6’ so well that I have gone with them for my last two bikes. The fit is probably my biggest concern.

Has anyone had one on a scale?
 
if you can it sounds like the tm144 would be better for you maybe just because of your height as it is a little taller also at 6 foot im guessing your not too lite the the 144 mite handle that better too just went to a test day and the extra power for 19 cc is surprising. The ec 125 feels the same to me as the larger gassers.
Althouth the tank on the tm is smaller than the gasser at 8.7 to 9.5 litres i belive there is a 11.5 litre tank for the tm's made for the Australian market. Also dont know what prices are like for were you are but in the uk the tm's are more competitively priced than ever before.
i have just traded my ec125 and im currently waiting for the delivery of the tm 144 en. i just loved the way it handled the supention was alot better rode the new gassers on the same day same track and the tm won hands down even over the 250f gasser it just felt much liter that any of the gassers more like it wanted to move with you. it also had much less of a tendency to head shake than the gessers. Hope this helps
 
The Tm looks very nice but I believe there is not a US importer anymore. The brand is just a bit too exotic for me at this time. Also they are over 8k.
 
nwrider said:
and 150XC but it’s a ill-handling and frequently grenading Pumpkin.
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thats funny, might use that during the next ktm vs the rest of the world arguement...

my ec125 is near as dammit to 100kg(220lbs) full of fuel/oil/water. possibly a bit more than that.
9.5L tank, with 3L and 6L measure marks.
I dont like the ktm chassis at all, it feels to fat at the pegs and too skinny at the tank. I prefer the gg chassis much more.
the manual lists the bikes as the same length, so i guess that means the chassis are the same with a different engine cradle?? wheras the ktm chassis are different in length so different altogether
 
My nephew has an '01 and I've ridden it and rebuilt it top to bottom. Its a great bulletproof 125 woods bike. I almost bought one for myself, in fact I still might someday. The kid is in college now so I may race his next year and see how I like it. All consumable mechanicals can be cross referenced to YZ or CR replacements. I have done this with the clutch, piston, and rod kit. It sits like the big GGs so all ergo setups and chassis parts apply.
 
I have to give KTM credit for making a bike like the 150XC. I don’t like KTMs but this is such an interesting class of bikes that I have to consider it. The 150SX models seemed to melt down with alarming regularity though. Maybe the bugs are worked out but I don’t know. Also there are the lower end issues that all the 125/150/ and 200 models share such as exploding clutch baskets. This bike isn’t exactly cheap either and I will probably have to budget for the mandatory suspension revalve. I hear the newer ones have better suspension but the pumpkin heads say that every year. The latest I rode was a 08 XC and it was scary. It did turn well though which is a big improvement over the older ones. I’m still looking into the 150XC but it is at the bottom of the list for now.

If I stray from Husqvarna the YZ125 is probably at the top of the list just because it is so light, has very good suspension, a good reputation for a mini-250 power band, and there are tons of after market parts. The Gasgas is close though as it is a nicely built euro bike and much more cool then the Yamaha (at least to me it is). I also don’t like the way the YZ250s turn and I assume the 125 is the same. They always seem to push unless I am sitting on the gas cap. Maybe I would adjust to it though. Gasgas has a great reputation for turning. The only one I have ever ridden was a clapped out 02 200 which felt way different then a Husky. It did handle nice though and the motor was perfectly electric. If that bike went on a diet I would own it just for the superb motor.
 
Oh, other then the mc125 pictured above does anyone know which dealers are sitting on new 125 models?

thanks
 
In have a 2005 gasgas mc 125 and love it. lots of hours on it too. I would try and find an ec 125 for woods riding but the mc will do fine. The fit is the same as the big bikes.

Is the clutch hub a direct fit GMP ? I nned a new one and GG one is big money.
 
I have found a second hand low hour 2007 MC125 for 2000 Euros. Its about 1000 less than an equivalent YZ or Husky. Should I get it?
I love the lightness of 125's and the owner told me its a really strong motor. I'll get to ride it on the weekend.
 
For 1000 less Euros, I think it's worth the risk. How bad could it be? Is a YZ really worth 1000 more?
 
I'm still looking at bikes. I noticed the 125 race is quite a bit more expensive. I would assume it is because of better suspension but the specs say the 125 still has 45mm forks. Does anyone know if the ohlins can be had on the 125? The 45s are OK but I like the 50s on the less expensive Husky more and the KYB and the cheap Yamaha ever more yet. I could live with them though. I do like what I hear about how well sealed the Gasgas linkage is. I have to pull down and grease my Husky about 4 times a year.

The Gasgas 125 seems to have a reputation as being slow but there are not that many reports. After doing basic setup such as jetting, setting squish, etc how do they run? Has anyone ridden the Gasgas as well as the Husky and Yamaha to provide a comparison? This is not my biggest concern as it is usually not too expensive to make power on a two stroke.
 
I have ridden a new YZ 125, and an '07 Husky WR 125. The YZ was way gnarlier than the WR. It felt lighter, and had instant boost that ripped to the top end so fast it would make your head spin. I very nearly bought one instead of my EC 250, but it is still a 125, and must compete against 250f's for ISDE, so I didn't do it.
As far as the GG 125. Gas Gas has a reputation of being set up really loose on the squish, so shipping the carb and head to RB Designs would yeild high gains for the gasser. Gary at Gran Prix Cycle has ridden the GG 125 and claims that it will easily run with the YZ 125. That being the case, I'd love to swing a leg over one, 'cause nothing handles like a Gas Gas in the woods.
 
Thats the thing, you get spoiled with the GasGas chassis. I've ridden some Yamaha 250Fs lately and while I like the motors the tall stance bugs me a bit in the gnarly technical stuff. Even if the GG is slower, are you so good that it will hold you back? We have to be honest with ourselves. You should ping hasslebri, he set up and raced a new one last year. I think that Brian went with a 36mm carb and this made a big difference. What I found on the '01 was the low end really sucked until the jetting was sorted. That and an FMF pipe is all I did. Its fast enough for B class at least, I could not beleive how good my nephew rode that thing in Hancock, NY and there are some serious hills there.
 
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