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2019 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 FIRST REVIEW P74 FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ............................. 7.1 in. REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ............................. 6.6 in. RIMS: ..................................................Aluminum FRONT TIRE: .......... Michelin Trial X11 2.75 x 21 in. REAR TIRE: .......... Michelin Trial X11 4.00 x 18 in. FRONT BRAKE: ........... 185mm wave-type disc, floating, 4-pistons, Braktec caliper REAR BRAKE: ............. 150mm wave-type disc, 2-pistons, Braketec caliper WHEELBASE: ..............................................52 in. SEAT HEIGHT: .........................................24.8 in. WEIGHT (CLAIMED, DRY): ..................148.8 lbs. ENGINE: ........... Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single DISPLACEMENT: .................................... 294.1cc BORE / STROKE: ............................ 79 / 60mm TRANSMISSION:....6-speed w/GG 4/6 technology CLUTCH: ....GG 1/3 hydraulic-diaphragm system FUELING: ................... Carburetor w/reed-valve induction system FRAME: .. Chrome-Molybdenum tubular frame SWINGARM: ................ Aluminum, progressive linkage system FRONT SUSPENSION: ...Tech, USD, fullyadjustable REAR SUSPENSION: ............... Ohlins hydraulic mono shock 2019 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 ($8199) S P E C I F I C A T I O N S tubular frame design is worth mentioning. Not only is it one of the lightest designs on the market, but it also offers excellent bal- ance and stability. The lightweight characteristic of the TXT makes it very nimble and easy to maneuver, while the wide midsection and footpegs give the bike a sense of balance and stability, which is very confidence inspiring. With one of the most potent power plants in the business, the TXT 300 has long been praised for its ability to create impressive top-end power, without sacrific- ing low-end torque. As mentioned in previous tests of the GasGas 300, the bike can be a lot to handle for beginner riders and the excess power can enable poor technique. However, for intermediate- to pro-level riders the TXT 300 engine is hard to beat. Whether you're lofting the front wheel for an obstacle or trying to find traction on a chal- lenging climb, the low-end power is always there at the crack of a throttle. In the higher rpms, the 300 flexes its muscle with one of the highest revving motors in the class. This instills additional confidence for that big obstacle that you've been sizing up. In the clutch department, the upgraded Kevlar plates withstood all of the abuse I could dish out. Even under heavy load, I was not able to get the clutch to slip. The smooth and precise actuation of the lever helped manipulate the power with pinpoint accuracy. GasGas has done a great job delivering a high-performance clutch that can tame the power of the 300cc motor. The transmission performs well and provides noticeable feed- back between each gear change. While this might not sound like an ideal characteristic, it is quite helpful because when you need to change gears in the middle of a section, the feedback from the shifter ensures that you have changed gears so that there is no