GASGAS EC 300
MSRP: $10,399
WEIGHT (MEASURED, WET): 249 LBS.
The GasGas EC 300 is a member
of the Austrian family, which
includes the Husqvarna TE300
and KTM 300 XC-W. Of the three
bikes, the GasGas is the most
budget-friendly. At $10,399, the
GasGas comes in $900 less than
the midrange Husqvarna and
$1950 less than the premium
KTM. As a result, you don't get
all the bells and whistles with the
GasGas. In reality, however, you
still get what you need despite
the lower cost, but you'll have to
purchase your own hand guards,
skid plate, and a few other things
that come stock on the other
bikes.
The GasGas shares the
same chassis and engine
platform as the KTM and
Husky. This means that, among
other things, the GasGas uses
Transfer Port Injection (TPI)
technology, which shouldn't be
confused with the new throttle
body injection system which
just came out on KTM's 2023
250cc and 300cc SX and XC
two-strokes. The GasGas uses
a different (lighter) flywheel
than the KTM and Husqvarna.
Like the KTM and Husky, the
GasGas is oil injected.
All three bikes are fitted with
Neken tapered aluminum handle-
bars but with unique bends, and
the GasGas shares the same Bra-
keTech front-brake system as the
Husky. (The KTM uses Brembo.)
SHOOTOUT I 2023 300 cc 2-STROKE OFF-ROAD SHOOTOUT
P78
(Right) Had it not
been for soft brakes,
the GasGas EC 300
might've taken our
Best All-Around
Award, especially
when you consider
it's the least
expensive in this
shootout. (Below)
The GasGas doesn't
get all the bells and
whistles compared to
the other bikes, but
it still performs right
with them.
