VOLUME 59 ISSUE 8 FEBRUARY 23, 2022 P91
many riders like the mellow delivery,
but some will search for slightly more
aggressive settings. You can liven TPI
bikes up or make them even more
mellow by fine tuning the power-valve
tension, which is simple to do.
Suspension is handled by WP
Xplor 48mm spring forks and a WP
Xact shock using linkage just like
the Husqvarna sibling but different
than the non-linkage PDS technology
found on the KTM XC-W line.
WHAT'S MISSING,
DIFFERENT?
Compared to the KTM and Husqvarna
models, the GasGas does not include
a two-position ignition map switch, or
handguards. And while the KTM and
Husqvarna come with Brembo and
Magura brakes and hydraulic clutch
actuation, respectively, the GasGas
relies on a Braketec braking system.
The GasGas also comes with
silver, rather than black anodized,
rims. Some may argue that the silver
rims will look better in the long term
because they will reveal less wear
(scratches), but most agree that they
are not as pretty right out of the crate.
The Husqvarna TE models also
come standard with plastic skid
plates, while the GasGas and KTM
models do not include what we feel
are must-have frame and engine pro-
tection. You may also notice that the
Husqvarna models utilize machined
aluminum triple clamps, while the
GasGas and KTM use forged alumi-
num clamps.
In addition to a headlight and
taillight, the EC models include an
Enduro computer that displays your
speed and tracks the mileage, hours,
