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Cycle News 2020 Issue 20 May 19

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2020 GASGAS TXT RACING 300 R I D E R E V I E W P60 For 2020, not a lot has changed in the GasGas trials lineup apart from the brand ownership and some graphical upgrades. Oh, it's also $300 cheaper with a $7899 U.S. MSRP. These bikes were significantly updated for the 2019 model year and the 2020's share the ben- efits of those improvements. For 2020 GasGas is bringing a full displacement selection of TXT Rac- ing models to dealers including 125, 250, 280 and 300cc versions of the top-line trials weaponry. Last year, the entire rear swingarm, linkage and mounting configurations were updated including a premium Ohlins shock. New, better sealing bear- ings were added, and a new rear brake master cylinder came on board to add more control. Clutch updates included a two-piece clutch cover for easier maintenance and higher performing plates for more consistent power delivery. Up The GasGas TXT 300 got a major overhaul last year but still took on a number of smaller but effective changes for 2020. (Left) A new clutch cover makes clutch maintenance much easier. Most of the changes to the new TXT 300 involved making it easier to live with. (Right) Much of the swingarm area got an overhaul. 2020 GASGAS TXT RACING UPDATES

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