On The Pegs October 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 10 | Page 90

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On The Pegs
Vol. 3 Issue 10 - October 2018
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NEW
GASSERS
A LOOK AT THE 2019 GAS GAS TXT
Despite a short hiccup in production a few years ago, GasGas, now owned by
Torrot Electric Europa, remains one of the most popular trials bikes in the world.
The 2019 models, which have just been released, look to be as popular as ever.
The GasGas line has most recently been known for its strong tubular frame.
GasGas also uses top of the line suspension components, and currently features
Ohlins rear shock and Tech forks, which is an industry standard.
Also standard on GasGas are Brake Tech master cylinders for clutch and front
brake, as well as the calipers. The bike comes with industry standard Michelin
X11 tires. As far as engine characteristics, the GasGas is known to have one of the
most powerful engines, especially in the 300 version, but it’s also one of the light-
est and smallest engines. It’s very narrow. GasGas was the first to use the dia-
phragm style clutch that everybody has gone to now. So it’s a really refined mo-
tor that’s been around for quite a few years. They just keep making small changes
to it to make it smoother and better.