trance. Slower riders might not push
the bike to this limit, but the faster ones
who enjoy the high-revving powerplant
will feel the effects of the less-forgiving
suspension settings.
The GasGas gets the same new frame as
its cousins. Its steel construction is useful in
choppy bumps and makes it easy to corner
in hard-packed conditions. At 238 pounds,
the GasGas is the second heaviest in the
group; the Kawasaki is two pounds heavier.
The free-revving character and nimble
chassis help mitigate the added weight.
The silver wheels, unbranded handlebar
and lack of easy mapping adjustability are
further evidence as to why the GasGas
is priced lower than the other European
bikes. These aren't real drawbacks regard-
ing performance, but the look and feel
aren't as premium as the Husqvarna or
the KTM. The Braktec brakes have im-
proved over the years but still lose out in
a head-to-head against the class-leading
Brembos. While it's the least expensive of
the Austrian bikes, the GasGas is still more
pricey than any of the Japanese models.
Even though the engine is the most
fun of the Austrian bikes, it doesn't make
sense to rank the GasGas higher than
the KTM or the Husqvarna. The GasGas
is a blast to ride, but the lack of mapping
adjustment, softer suspension settings,
and Braktec brakes dropped it down in the
overall ranks.
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