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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 GASGAS MC 300
and weights are identical.
What distinguishes the GasGas
from the KTM is the obvious
red bodywork and red frame.
Further examination reveals the
bike's unbranded silver handle
-
bars, silver wheels, and triple
clamps, along with Maxxis tires
instead of Dunlops. The GasGas
does not have the same elec-
tronics package as the KTM;
it has just one riding mode,
compared to the dual maps that
are standard on the KTM. The
GasGas's ECU still contains both
maps, but you must pay extra to
unlock the additional "aggres
-
sive" map. The GasGas is fitted
frame, which incorporates an
"open window" near the top of
the shock mount that GasGas
claims increases flex while main-
taining high-speed stability.
The 300 is essentially a big-
bore version of the MC 250. It
has the same stroke as the 250,
but the cylinder bore is 5.6mm
larger, increasing the displace
-
ment by 44cc. The throttle
bodies, suspension, seat heights,
The GasGas is powered by
a 293.2cc engine featuring the
brand's unique electronically
fuel-injected throttle body. No
carburetor, no jetting. The fuel
injection system is designed to
provide instant throttle response
and adapt to different altitudes
and atmospheric conditions
without you knowing about it. It
includes an electric starting sys
-
tem along with Braktec hydrau-
lic brakes and clutch that com-
pletes the cockpit. A five-speed
transmission transfers power to
the ground, while Maxxis tires
manage traction. New for 2025
is the bike's redesigned steel
The GasGas MC 300 is very
similar to the KTM and
Husqvarna 300s but without
the bling and
the bigger price tag.
