Bike Test: 2021 GASGAS MC 250F

For 2021 GASGAS is jumping into the motocross game with a full lineup of bikes, including the MC 250F. Yes, it is clearly based on the KTM/Husqvarna 250 four-stroke motocross platform but there are a few differences aimed at giving the bike a little different ride character and a lower price point. Sharing its motor, frame, and overall layout with the orange and white bikes, the GASGAS MC 250F deviates with its own suspension settings that are designed to have a more "broad appeal." It also has a forged triple clamp (instead of cnc'd), no map switch, no traction control, no launch control, its own body work and seat, and the Husqvarna swingarm. It does come with Brembo brakes and clutch, Neken bars and ODI grips. You can think of it as a "no frills" offering, rather than a "lower quality" bike. On the track, the ride quality is obviously similar to the KTM/Husqvarna 250Fs but the mellower suspension, forged clamp with more flex, and straight exhaust header (no resonance chamber) all gives the bike an extremely comfortable, approachable character. It is still a competition focused machine and it still is very thin, very light, and very fun to ride. Check out what Klinger thought after a day at Glen Helen Raceway.

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[jaredb]

Imagine it’s 2006 and you pull up to the track with this. Everyone’s mind would be blown

[tylerslawnsalonllc]

Couldn’t agree more with this review. Super fun and solid bike. Reminds me of riding a rm 2 stroke. Fun bike glad I got one

[oldg]

You always do a really good job on these. 👍Appreciate it...

[dr.hugog.hackenbush]

🎶Gas, Gas, Gas! I'm gonna step on the gas..🎶

[midknight]

ive been waiting for this and you have too

[suppercrossboy]

Bro how can you let ping do the 125 and 450 and ruin it by letting someone else do the 250

[starjammir]

Beautiful bike. I'd like to see this against the crf250r

[davidklimmek]

I want one! Calling my local Ohio powersports dealer Monday. Sweet & different than everyone else. Goin Euro!

[mxfreaks]

Exactly how I imagined this review to go. Come on ktm, change the cams and ecu to give us a different feeling engine, you already have two bikes that are top end monsters. It's a waste of a brand to have a 3rd. If ktm doesnt change soon they may loose a customer from me. I'm afraid if they get any bigger they will keep buying other brands and converting them to different colored ktm's and that's a scary thought to me.

[chadkennedy]

Well.... its not a Cadillac.. but it's a real nice chevy.

[wiiumad]

Think they need to bring back the two stroke these four strokes not cutting it in mx

[scottpaxton]

I would not want Barcia to represent my brand. I hope he gets what he has coming.

[KAWONDAVARNAHA]

Go to a Hare Scrambles or Enduro - Huskys are the RACE brand, KTM is the cheaper version, and GASGAS (and simpler) is the Cheapest to own. Husqvarna has better components than KTM or GASGAS. Kinda opposite from your commentary. Nothing Legacy about a Husqvarna - Just look at the price points.

[shawnhorne]

My God get some gear with some life and colors

[danielc]

95% of riders probably could feel the difference between forged and billet triple clamps anyways, so I don't know why the GASGAS's forged triple clamps has become such a talking point in theses reviews. Lastly, the new GASGAS MCs looks even more outdated than the Suzuki RM's looks. I'm not saying the GASGAS MCs look bad, they just look ten years old already.

[MahdioofDrift]

how much is the engine vibration difference between this bikes to 2cylnder 250cc engines ?

[vasilisdedes]

It is a shame to downgrade an important brand, just to create a cheaper KTM.