Of all the off-road styles of rac-
ing, the two-stroke EX 300 takes
dead aim at GNCC racing, where
many of the top pros tend to set
up their rides like motocross
bikes because they need stiffer
suspensions and snappier engine
performance to get around the
course as quickly as possible,
RIDE REVIEW I 2022 GASGAS EX 300
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Less frills means less dollars.
Compared to its similar siblings
(Husqvarna and KTM), the
GasGas EX 300 is the least
expensive, which explains the
no hand guards, skid plate,
map switch or black rims.
a stark contrast to the casual
weekend trail rider. Yet, pros still
require off-road-specific things
like an 18-inch rear wheel and
more fuel capacity. Here's where
the EX 300 comes in.
The EX 300 is modeled after
KTM's 300 XC TPI two-stroke off-
roader. Their engines and chassis
are nearly identical. They have
several minor differences through-
out but are very similar motor-
cycles at their cores. Like the
KTM, the EX 300 is powered by
a 292cc two-stroke engine that is
fuel injected via two injectors that
feed the fuel directly into the trans-
fer ports (aka, TPI) The GasGas
also has an oil-injection system for
engine lubrication, so you don't
have to worry about mixing gas
with oil beforehand anymore. Oil
injection takes care of that for you.
Electric starting also makes your
life much easier with the EX.
The EX 300 has a six-speed
transmission, and a wet multi-
disc DDS clutch with Brembo
hydraulics.
Like all KTMs, the GasGas
EX 300 utilizes a chrome-moly
steel mainframe and an aluminum
swingarm.
When it comes to suspension
and braking, this is where the EX
starts to separate itself from its
