VOLUME ISSUE DECEMBER , P125
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As far as numbers go, the
GasGas is the heaviest of
the Austrian bunch and, in turn,
comes standard with the least
amount of "choice" parts from
the OEM. That means riders miss
out on the map switch, traction
control, Brembo brakes, Brembo
clutch, Dunlop tires and black
rims. Does that warrant the ex-
tra $800? That's a conversation
for you and your wallet.
While it is becoming harder
and harder to differentiate the
offerings from the KTM Group,
the GasGas was voted as having
the most fun engine of the three
Austrians. Despite having the
same platform as the KTM and
Husqvarna, something inside
the red ride allows it to rev a
tick faster. It comes alive faster
with a snappier feel on the down
low and continues a strong,
connected pull through the
midrange. As usual, these bikes
keep going well into the red
zone, and the GasGas doesn't
shy away from the overrev. This
engine somehow felt the spunki-
est of the Euro group, even with
the lack of mapping adjustment,
and earned the most praise
throughout our test.
Suspension docked the Gas-
Gas in its overall ranking. The
settings are designed to be a bit
more relaxed and comfortable
instead of the stiffer and racier
specs found in the KTM. In turn,
this makes the GasGas feel a bit
softer and more "wallowy" the
faster you ride it. Bigger hits are
more noticeable as the suspen-
sion travels deeper into the
stroke, front and rear. This flex
makes the bike feel less predict-
able at times, especially when
guiding it into a rut at speed
with braking bumps at the en-
GASGAS MC 250F
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