2018 GasGas EC/XC 300
FIRST TEST
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And while new bikes should be
the story here, let's not forget the
company was recently saved from
extinction, restructured/consoli-
dated multiple sales and distribu-
tion channels, and has added an
all-star cast of American off-road,
trials and motorcycle racing greats
on-board to drive the new bikes
forward.
Across the board the EC/XC
share the massive updates that
make GasGas new. Don't compare
these to older GasGas bikes, as
the only thing they share with the
old models is the color scheme
and some engine components.
Otherwise, the entire bike is new.
They have a new, modern,
central backbone steel frame, a
(left) The
XC is ready
to go racing
right out of
the box.
The bottom line: GasGas is
here to compete.
Now, let's get back to the bike
business.
GasGas is bringing two new
300 two-stroke enduro machines
to the U.S. dirt. The EC and
XC versions are very similar but
aimed at different groups and/or
intended use.
new aluminum sub frame, new
airbox and air filter, new footpegs,
new side stand, new skid plate,
new Kayaba suspension front and
rear, new swingarm, new linkage,
new chain guides, new Excel
rims, new brakes, new engine
components, new electrical/wir-
ing systems, new light and control
switches, new batteries, new e-
(Top) You want
torque? You go
it with the XC/
EC's 299.3cc
displacement
and
square-bore
configuration.
