Playing waiting game: GasGas future?

[Anders]

In regards to them failing. I'm not to worried about it. I got my GG right before the bankruptcy. These bikes are so simple and there's plenty of aftermarket engine parts/gaskets out there. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is how your bike makes you feel when your out riding or even just staring at it.

I fully agree. Lots of aftermarket parts, lots of used parts available. No problem keeping the bikes going.
If you take a look at my .sig, you will see that bikes with minimal support (in the way of factories, dealers and parts) are no strangers to my workshop

 

[rubber Jonny]

the parts supply for current models (2012 onwards) is no longer a issue here in the uk. Was a bit rubbish for a few months but all sorted now.

 

[firffighter]

It's reassuring to see over 700 views and 3 pages of responses on this thread, with all being a very possible nature toward where GasGas is at and headed. Seems to be the GasGas crowd has high consumer confidence and that's about as positive a sign as there is for GasGas future success.

I read an article last night in the enduro21 magazine where they interviewed GasGas R&D man Miki Arpa. All I can say is, wow! Impressive and confidence inspiring with sure footed well thought out vision. I now have little doubt GasGas will be a solid player for years to come.

Check out the article on page 71:

https://issuu.com/enduro21.com/docs/enduro_illustrated_21/70

I think visit to my local dealer is on tap tomorrow!

I am still struggling to find reviews on the '17's. Can anyone confirm if there were a few factory fixes on the '15 before they sent them out for '17? Starters?

 

[alang]

I'm definitely interested in the 2018 EC300.
Not so much the 2017.

 

[mtnmanseth]

I'm definitely interested in the 2018 EC300.
Not so much the 2017.

Likewise.

 

[3beejay3]

I'm definitely interested in the 2018 EC300.
Not so much the 2017.

If I had the spare cash laying around, I'd scoop a '17 in a heartbeat. I have a 2012 XC250es and it's been a very solid workhorse of a bike & has been the best dirtbike I've ever owned.
The 2017 is a much refined version of the 2012, so I'd have no trouble owning one.

 

[alang]

2017 is probably a fine bike; the 18 has the potential to be even better
Just have to wait and see.

 

[Leo]

2017 is probably a fine bike; the 18 has the potential to be even better
Just have to wait and see.

Agree. Old good engine, proven design chassis.

 

[firffighter]

Agree. Old good engine, proven design chassis.

Agree as well. A really solid woods bike. Love the motor and seems to be very at home in the technical terrain.

Huge discount as well and nearly $2000 less than a KTM!-

 

[Mick]

The '18 sure does look right sexy in race trim. When are they supposed to hit the US?

http://www.gasgasmotos.es/es/noticias/712-gas-gas-emprende-el-vuelo-del-proyecto-phoeni.html

 

[rubber Jonny]

I own a 13 gas gas and a 14 linkage ktm that 18 GG looks like a mix of the pair. I'm not convinced enough to buy one yet. Need to see it in the metal
.

 

[arminhammer]

I own a 13 gas gas and a 14 linkage ktm that 18 GG looks like a mix of the pair. I'm not convinced enough to buy one yet. Need to see it in the metal
.

Funny you say that because this is the first bike since 2013 when Beta gave us the 300rr that has got me excited. A mix of GasGas and KTM with kyb suspension! It like the woods riding Gods have spoken. BTW I own a 13 Beta and I would also say it's KTMish but it really is a great bike.

 

[swazi_matt]

There is a good interview with gg in the latest enduro illustrated www.enduro21.com

 

[papa_j]

I would definitely get a KYB suspended gas gas. My 2011 has been anvil reliable. The total cost of ownership for the motorcycle has only included consumables. Unfortunately I am not an earlier adopter. I bought the 2011 because it was the end of a long development cycle before the 2012. I like evolution not revolution. I am not too concerned about weight. I like to buy the model year that only gets bold new graphics. So I would definitely get a gas gas but it might not happen until calendar year 2019 and some of the dust has settled on the new format.

 

[rubber Jonny]

My 2013 gas gas has been sold now, new bike time.

 

[Caravan Monster]

My 2013 gas gas has been sold now, new bike time.

Are you looking to buy out of the crate new or new-to-you? I've been looking for a 1,2 or 3 year old bike, but they're very difficult to find. Second hand betas in particular are normally gone within a few hours. I might go the 250cc 4t route (300cc stroker bit much for me really) or even keep my elderly gasser going for a few more years and see what comes up on the 2 stroke scene. Interesting times with the new gassers, ktm announcing transfer port injection for 2018 and the betas getting better and better every year.

 

[rubber Jonny]

Brand new, keep for about 3 years and get another. Sold my 2013 gas gas through word of mouth in 1 day, who said they are not in demand in the UK? No way I would buy the new injection ktm in its first year, I wouldn't buy any brand new bike in its first year that includes this new gas gas.

Are you looking to buy out of the crate new or new-to-you? I've been looking for a 1,2 or 3 year old bike, but they're very difficult to find. Second hand betas in particular are normally gone within a few hours. I might go the 250cc 4t route (300cc stroker bit much for me really) or even keep my elderly gasser going for a few more years and see what comes up on the 2 stroke scene. Interesting times with the new gassers, ktm announcing transfer port injection for 2018 and the betas getting better and better every year.

 

[Caravan Monster]

Brand new, keep for about 3 years and get another. Sold my 2013 gas gas through word of mouth in 1 day, who said they are not in demand in the UK? No way I would buy the new injection ktm in its first year, I wouldn't buy any brand new bike in its first year that includes this new gas gas.

Sounds like a wise plan. I'm of the same opinion to find a bike I get on with and hold on to it instead of chopping and changing all the time. Have owned the ec200 for 5 years now and having a hard time with the idea of changing it!

Looks like boom time for dealerships at the moment, I guess fueled by cheap credit.