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The EX 450F is the big dog in GasGas'
fleet of off-roaders. It closely resem-
bles its MC 450F motocrosser brother,
but its claimed 62-horsepower engine
and chassis are tuned for the trail yet
still designed to go fast on the track. It
gets most of the usual off-road mods
from the factory: an 18-inch rear wheel,
a larger-capacity fuel tank (up 0.4-gal-
lons to 2.24 gallons, as with all of
GasGas' off-road bikes), plusher sus-
pension settings, off-road Dunlop AT81
tires, and a kickstand. The EX's five-
speed transmission, however, comes
right out of the MC 450F motocrosser.
They are one and the same.
The GasGas EX 450F is most
comparable to KTM's 450 XC-F and
Husqvarna's FX450 cross-country
bikes. At $10,499, the GasGas EX
450F is priced $300 less than both the
KTM and Husqvarna.
With the EX 450F's slightly softer
suspension, which is still plenty stout
for aggressive riding, and its extra fuel
capacity, which will allow for further ex-
ploration in the desert or on the trails,
we feel the big GasGas will be another
excellent option for the serious off-road
rider. In contrast, less experienced
or older riders will love the EX 450F's
semi-plush suspension and overall
friendly demeanor on the motocross
track. This bike does both—off-road
and motocross—well. CN
The GasGas EX 450F
cross-country isn't
far removed from its
MC 450F motocross
sibling. Even their five-
speed transmissions
are the same, but the
EX's suspension is
tuned softer.
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