RIDE REVIEW I 2022 GASGAS EC 300
P88
SAME BUT
DIFFERENT
The EC 300 is a trail-friendly
six-speed 292cc two-stroke
that is fitted with a headlight and
taillight. The KTM 300 XC-W TPI
and Husqvarna TE 300i are its
comparable sibling models. They
all feature electronic fuel inject-
ing via two injectors that feed
the fuel directly into the Transfer
Ports (Transfer Port Injection aka
TPI). You don't need to pre-mix
the fuel because an oil injection
system does that for you.
The electric start is another
nice feature now common on all
the Euro-based two-stroke off-
road models, and the counter-
Braketec handles
braking duties
for the GasGas.
Comparable
models from KTM
and Husqvarna
come fitted with
premium braking
components, and
the Braketec front
brake does not
provide the same
stopping power.
reted predecessors and current
models from other manufactur-
ers. TPI bikes tend to feel a little
lean, likely due to reduced emis-
sions required in many markets,
and they must be warmed up
sufficiently to run properly. They
still make plenty of power and
balanced motors reduce vibra-
tion significantly.
The TPI models first hit the
market in 2018 and have been
evolving with each year model.
As noted with our previous TPI
bike reviews, they are typically a
little mellower than similar carbu-
You could call the
GasGas EC 300 the
base model of 300cc
two-stroke off-road
machines from Austria,
which can be the ideal
blank canvas if you
like personalizing
your bikes.
