W
ith defined 250 and 450 racing classes, the
Austrian 350cc machines sometimes get lost in the
middle. The KTM group is still the only manufac-
turer in the 350 biz, and we're glad they are. I was reminded
of the 350's cult-like following while listening to recent pod-
casts during my flight to the 2024 GasGas model launch in
Italy. I thought back to when I last rode a 350, and, to my sur-
prise, it was a while back. So, when I arrived at the Crosso-
dromo La Trogna MX track located south of San Marino, my
sight was firmly fixed on the all-new 2024 GasGas MC 350F.
QUICKSPIN I 2024 GasGas MC 350F
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We get our first taster of the all-new 2024
GasGas MC 350F motocrosser
ALL-NEW?
Yes, the 2024 GasGas MC 350F
is all-new. It received similar up-
dates that its KTM counterpart
got last year, like a new frame,
swingarm, engine and bodywork,
pretty much the works. It's the
bike's first significant overhaul
since the GasGas name was
merged into the KTM Group's
portfolio of brands.
The updated fuel-injected
engine is more compact than be
-
fore and is rotated two degrees
rearward in the new frame, which
has updated wall thicknesses in
strategic areas to improve rider
feedback and bump absorp-
tion. The aluminum subframe is
all-new, too. With the rearward
engine placement comes a new
location for the countershaft and
sprocket, which GasGas says
reduces squatting under hard
acceleration.
The 350's well-liked WP Xact
fork and shock are back for 2024
but with updated settings to
accompany all the chassis and
engine changes.
Compared to the GasGas'
higher-priced KTM 350 SX-F and
Husqvarna FC 350 Austrian cous
-
ins, the GasGas has less bling.
For example, the GasGas is fitted
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