Gas Gas Dirt Bikes And Their History - Specs On The 09 Models Although Gas Gas dirt bikes aren't a major name in the vocabulary of many dirt bike riders, they do produce a high quality range of enduro, motocross and quad bikes. Better known for their championship winning trials bikes, Gas Gas have been producing motorcycles since 1984 from their factory in Salt, Spain.The company originally began in 1974 when Narcis Casas and Joseph M. Piebernat established a chain of stores specializing in, and selling products for the trials market. It wasn't until they received an injection of cash (10'000'000 Pesetas - roughly $65'000 US) in 1984 that they began producing motorcycles. Originally only 200 bikes were made. These proved to be popular and nowadays Gas Gas dirt bikes are produced in the thousands, selling all over Europe, America, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and South America. If you're like me, you probably think 'Gas Gas' is a funny name... well it is! But it actually means "to gas it", meaning to accelerate or go faster. Well this name must help because a number of championship races have been won on Gas Gas dirt bikes including the World Enduro Championships in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2003. And in 2006 Wayne Braybrook - riding a Gas Gas dirt bike - and one other madman were the only two people out of 126 who completed the Red Bull Last Man Standing (and last bike working!) event. So although Gas Gas aren't part of the dominating few motorcycle companies in the motocross and supercross scene, keep one eye open on them. They have a strong presence in the trials market and are now producing some world class enduro bikes. But unlike most of the big four Japanese companies, they are still focusing on and improving their two-strokes. Wouldn't it be nice to see some serious competition for the Orientals to keep them on their toes? With importance placed on a high standard of quality, ongoing research and improvement, and a commitment to the dirt bike industry, who knows what the future holds for them... and us? Some 2009 Gas Gas Dirt Bikes
SPECS: Model: MC 250 Engine Type: Two-stroke single cylinder with reed intake directly into crankcase plus exhaust valve Displacement: 249.3 cc Bore Stroke: 66.4 x 72mm Cooling system: Liquid Carburetor: 38 mm Ignition: Digital CDI Multispark Clutch: Multidisc hydraulic operated Gear Box: 6-Speed Engine lubrication: By fuel mixture Frame Type: Deltabox built with rectangular Cromoly tubing Suspension Front: 50 mm upside-down fork, 295 mm travel Suspension Rear: One-piece aluminium swing arm, progressives system shock absorber, 310 mm travel Front Tire Size: 90 x 90 - 21" Rear Tire Size: 120 x 80 - 19" Front brake: 260mm. disc, double-pump caliper Rear brake: 220mm, pump caliper Kick starter: Forged aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 liters Seat Height: 945 mm Wheelbase: 1476 mm Mass: 98 kg Colors: Red
SPECS: Model: EC 200 Engine Type: Two-stroke single cylinder with reed intake directly into crankcase plus exhaust valve Displacement: 199.4 cc Bore Stroke: 62.5 x 65 mm Cooling system: Liquid Carburetor: 38 mm Ignition: Digital magnetic flywheel Clutch: Hydraulic multidisc Gear Box: 6-Speed Engine lubrication: 2% mixture Clutch and gear lubrication: 900 cc. API SF o SG 10W30 oil type Frame Type: Deltabox made with rectangular-profile Cr-Mo tubing Suspension Front: 45 mm upside-down fork, 295 mm travel Suspension Rear: Aluminium swingarm. Progressive system with shock absorber, 310 mm. travel Front Tire Size: 90 x 90 - 21" Rear Tire Size: 140 x 80 - 18" Front brake: 260 mm. disc, double-piston caliper Rear brake: 220 mm. disc, single-piston caliper Kick starter: Forged aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 liters Seat Height: 945 mm Wheelbase: 1476 mm Mass: 95 kg Colors: Red & Black or 'Six-Day' white & black
SPECS: Model: EC 300 Engine Type: Two-stroke single cylinder with reed intake directly into crankcase plus exhaust valve Displacement: 294.7 cc Bore Stroke: 72 x 72 mm Cooling system: Liquid Carburetor: 38 mm Clutch: Hydraulic multidisc Gear Box: 6-Speed Clutch and gear lubrication: 900 cc. API SF o SG 10W30 oil type Frame Type: Deltabox made with 'D'-profile Cr-Mo tubing Suspension Front: 48 mm upside-down fork, travel 295 mm Suspension Rear: Aluminium swingarm. Progressive system with shock absorber, 310 mm. travel Front Tire Size: 90 x 90 - 21" Rear Tire Size: 140 x 80 - 18" Front brake: 260 mm. disc, double-piston caliper Rear brake: 220 mm. disc, single-piston caliper Kick starter: Forged aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 liters Seat Height: 945 mm Wheelbase: 1476 mm Mass: 102 kg Colors: Racing & Six-Days White
SPECS: Model: EC 450 FSR Engine Type: 4-stroke single cylinder with 4-valve cylinder head Displacement: 449 cc Bore Stroke: 97 x 60.8mm Cooling system: Liquid Ignition: Integrated in the injection system Fuel System: Electronic injection (Battery less EFI) Clutch: Multidisc hydraulic operated AJP Gear Box: 6-Speed Frame Type: Deltabox build with Cromoly "D" tubes Suspension Front: 45 mm upside-down Marzocchi fork, 290 mm travel Suspension Rear: One-piece aluminium swing arm progressive system with Sachs shock absorber, 320 mm travel Front Tire Size: 90x90 - 21" Michelin Rear Tire Size: 140x80 - 18" Michelin Front brake: 260mm. disc, double-piston caliper Nissin Rear brake: 220mm. disc, single-piston caliper Nissin Starting: Electric starting and additional forged aluminium kickstarter Fuel Tank Capacity: 7.5 liters Seat Height: 940 mm Wheelbase: 1465 mm Minimal ground clearance: 370 mm Mass: 118 kg Colors: Red or white Check out the full range of Gas Gas dirt bikes at www.gasgas.com Gas Gas Dirt Bikes -Got Any Dirt Bike Insurance For Yours?
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