VOLUME 58 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 5, 2021 P79
completed the Cycle News 450 Shootout and
had become acquainted with the stiffer settings
found on the new KTM and Husqvarna. While we
expected the same from the GasGas bikes, it was
easy to fine tune the fork on both machines to our
liking with the tool-less adjustable clickers.
The MC 450F's power delivery is very smooth
and power is strong from bottom to top. Similar
to the KTM and Husqvarna, the GasGas comes
alive down low and seems to pack the most punch
when ridden higher in the rpm range. The Gas-
Gas' power curve, however, did not seem as rac-
ey as its two cousins. It boasts a friendly and easy-
to-ride personality that was actually a welcomed
change after riding a fleet of power-hungry 450s
that were eager to pull your arms off. After famil-
iarizing themselves with this fun-loving 450, our
team switched over to the more aggressive map
two, looking for some extra juice to carry them up
The GasGas' engine comes straight off
the KTM sans a map switch.
