So What's
The Difference?
It's easy to say that the GasGas MC 450F
is just a red KTM (or Husqvarna) but it is
not. Yes, the meat and potatoes are pretty
much the same, but the trimmings are differ-
ent, which makes the GasGas just different
enough on the track.
The GasGas motocrossers share many
familiar part numbers with its orange and white
relatives such as the frame, engine and ECU.
So, what sets it apart? Instead of thinking of it
as being just a red KTM, think of it as a striking
blend between the KTM and the Husqvarna.
The GasGas models come with a red chro-
mium molybdenum steel frame, red plastics,
one-piece cast triple clamps (as opposed to
a two-piece billet design), aluminum Neken
handlebars with ODI lock-on grips, silver
wheels, and Maxxis Maxxcross Tires. The
GasGas also comes standard with an alumi-
num subframe (same as the KTM) and the
same swingarm as the Husqvarna. Both bikes
feature the newly updated and fully adjustable
WP Xact suspension components, just with
different settings than the KTM and Husqvarna
(more on that later).
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The airbox is more restrictive than its cousins.
