to a 250 in maneuverability than
a 450 but with more power. It
possesses an agile character
that encourages you to attack
the track instead of making you
feel intimidated by it. The 350's
motor is the best of both worlds
and shows that sometimes less
can be more.
The chassis is slim, and the
chromoly frame is an absolute
QUICKSPIN I 2024 GasGas MC 350F
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from the switch indicates the
standard map (Map 1). The
green light (Map 2), the aggres
-
sive map. That's where all the
fun is. Map 2 uncorks the motor
and gives it a much livelier
personality. You absolutely feel
the difference between the two
maps. In green, the redline feels
extended, allowing you to carry
gears from bottom to top more
easily than in the standard map.
I loved it. I left it in the green all
day; I favored the extra oomph,
especially for the climbs on the
hilly Italian track. The $150 ask
-
ing price for the optional map
switch is well worth it.
I doubt you'll notice the
increase in the bike's overall
weight. The bike feels agile and
much lighter than the one-pound
weight difference between it
and the 450 I got to ride back-to-
back. The 350 feels much closer
(Top left) You might
not get as much
bling as the GasGas'
cousins but you
won't pay as much.
(Right) New engine
placement fights rear
suspension squatting
when accelerating
out of turns. (Bottom
left) Forged triple
clamps aren't as
pretty as milled but
work just as good.
