Gas Gas Dakar Rally Bike

[Clutch]

Not too much information on it, assuming they are using a Yamaha motor, since they have a small partnership with them.

http://www.gasgasmotos.es/en/news/301-avanzando-en-la-gas-gas-para-el-rally-dakar-2.html

 

[sandalscout]

Not too much information on it, assuming they are using a Yamaha motor, since they have a small partnership with them.

Yeah, sure looks like it. The engine plugs appear to be the standard Yamaha plug size.

 

[zolo]

That looks like sooo much fun...

 

[AFSOC]

[Quote from 450 EC Cervantes Replica spec] With a collaboration with Yamaha, the renowned Japanese five-valve cylinder head adapted and developed extensively by Cervantes and the Gas Gas team over the past year.

 

[CoastalDefender]

That is the sexiest bike I have ever laid my eyes on... :drool:

 

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[Quote from 450 EC Cervantes Replica spec] With a collaboration with Yamaha, the renowned Japanese five-valve cylinder head adapted and developed extensively by Cervantes and the Gas Gas team over the past year.

Here is a shot of that bike.




I recently bought a 2-Stroke Gas Gas 300...coming off a long line of KTM's. I am very pleased to say the least.

 

[sandalscout]

I recently bought a 2-Stroke Gas Gas 300...coming off a long line of KTM's. I am very pleased to say the least.

That's good to hear. A buddy of mine just bought (and sold) a gas gas 180 trials bike, 2 stroke. It had been kept in rougher shape by the previous owner, but neither of us were impressed with the quality of castings, fittings, welds, etc. It was an early 90s model, I believe, so things have most likely improved.

 

[Clutch]

That's good to hear. A buddy of mine just bought (and sold) a gas gas 180 trials bike, 2 stroke. It had been kept in rougher shape by the previous owner, but neither of us were impressed with the quality of castings, fittings, welds, etc. It was an early 90s model, I believe, so things have most likely improved.

Leaps and bounds better. Best turning bike I have ever owned, and the motor is ever so sweet.

They started getting good around 2008/9....and getting better every year

Chilly recently did a test on the '12.

http://www.enduro360.com/2012/05/13/products-tested/2012-gas-gas-ec300-race-first-test/

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