On The Pegs July 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 7 | Page 50

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2018 GAS GAS TXT
A look at this year’s TXT GP lineup
Photos by Don Williams
Now in its second year under the ownership of Torrot Electric, Gas Gas appears
to have regained it’s status as one of the leading manufacturers of trials motor-
cycles in the world. For 2018, Gas Gas produced four TXT GP models ranging in
size from 300, 280, 250 and 125. Modifications made to the TXT GP models for
this year include a new cylinder head with inserts for different compression ratios,
a Boyesen carbon fiber reed valve, and a titanium header pipe. Other improve-
ments include a new dual-spark CDI unit and ignition coils made by Hidria; plus
adjustable clutch preload so a rider can customize the feel of the clutch. For 2018,
the TXT GP models run Öhlins forks and Tech rear shocks.
Gas Gas currently offers trials bikes for the three major trials markets: junior rid-
ers (Gas Gas Trial TXT Racing 80/School 125), entry level (Contact ES 250/280) and
advanced to pro level riders (TXT GP 250/280/300). Here’s a quick rundown of the
models and their main features.