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Cycle News 2024 Issue 50 December 17

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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. P126 SHOOTOUT I 2025 250CC 4-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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