2024 GASGAS EX300 TWO STROKE TEST

#dirtbike #offroad #motorcycles #sports
We’re in the process of testing a 2024 GasGas EX300 two-stroke, which is the top of the GasGas two-stroke line. Last year, this bike was completely different, but now it’s on the same page as KTM and Husqvarna. It now has THAT motor–the new one with throttle body fuel injection and an electronic powervalve. The computer takes input from the throttle position, engine rpm and a number of sensors to control fuel mixture, ignition timing, power-valve setting and therefore compression ratio. This system was introduced on the KTM and Husqvarna competition two-strokes last year to a mixed reaction. Some riders love it, others report problems.Along with the new motor comes a new frame that’s more rigid in most planes of movement. This year, the GasGas also gets the new coil-spring WP fork. It’s called an “Xact” fork, which is what WP calls the air fork on the motocross bikes, but it’s quite different internally, beyond the move to springs.The philosophy behind the GasGas brand is to offer features similar to KTM but at a lower price. It’s still not cheap; the EX300 sells for $10,599–but that is $700 less than the KTM 300XC. You have to give up a few features along the way; the GasGas has no map switch, no handguards and no skid plate. There are a number of components that are different, most notably the Braktec brakes and hydraulic clutch. Compared to last year’s bike, you also give up oil injection, although that feature still comes on the EC300–which is more trail-oriented.With or without the map switch, the greatest thing about this motor is how well it works at super low rpm. You can lug it down to idle and it’s just unstoppable. The motor always runs extremely clean, too. With last year’s transfer port injection, it seemed like it always had a lean surge down low. That’s pretty much gone. Now the bike always seems like it has perfect jetting. There’s lots more to test here, especially when it comes to changes in altitude and temperature. We’re going to take the bike up to Caliente, Nevada for Scot Harden’s Nevada 200 trail ride in a few weeks. It should be the perfect bike for that.

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[DieselNDirt_]

I just bought this exact bike about two weeks ago. First brand new bike I’ve ever bought. My friend also picked up an MC 250. I know a lot of you guys say you missed the carb bikes, but no carbureted two-stroke I’ve ever had has run better than these TBI two strokes. Only Mitch Payton himself could ever get a two-stroke to run on the same level with a carburetor. I know of multiple people who have put over 100 hours on their KTM TBI bikes already. They are pretty dead nuts, reliable from what ive seen so far.

[woodman]

I just bought a Beta 300 Race Edition. Looked at this bike, but still want a carburetor. Cool bike, but I still like being able to work on my bike without all the new tech. I'm 53 so that may be why.

[scottpyrchalla]

I just Bought the 2024 EC 300. This bike scares the hell out of me!! I love it! I hope it kills me. " It's better to burn out than to fade away."

[abracing]

I wish that ktm decided to let gasgas continue with a carburetor setup. They already have two companies with the FI models, let gas gas which is already intended to be the cheap brand continue with the low tech carb engine. I know it will never happen but i would still rather have a carb two stroke over FI for now. Hell give it its kickstarter back too.

[abpob]

I agree with the other comments. GasGas should always be carbureted to separate it from the other bikes. For that matter give it the 2017 TX300 engine and just keep updating the frame, suspension, etc. People will put Lectrons, etc. on them and live happily.

[jakefrost]

Is the ex the hair scramble and cross country racer ?

[corylangston]

How does this bike compare to the KTM 300XC?

[DirtyKenneth]

KAPLAN AMERICA. JUST SET A 500 KIT ON THIS BIKE. 🎯

[ServeraServera]

I just feel like gasgas lost It's soul when KTM bought it
Atleast Rieju still makes the pre KTM gasgas bikes

[drush]

I just bought the Gasser a few weeks ago. It's a nice bike with great smooth power. Just gotta figure this cold start out on it and get my suspension dialed in. Right off the floor they are Pogo sticks on wheels. Super twitchy handling and poorly planted. Gonna need a lot of suspension and chassis set up to get this thing safe to ride.

[alexkevan]

This bike being a cross country race bike would not have PDS i don't know why you mentioned that. Of the 3 KTM brands, the bikes with Lights have the PDS but only from KTM not from Husky or GASGAS.

[powersportsenthusiast]

in the weekly feed: "The production versions of KTM’s new four-strokes arrived in 2000. They had electric start, which eventually caught on with other manufacturers, but it would take 10 years." is it me or this not true? crf450x and the wr450f for example, had electric start. the wr in 2003 and the crf in 2005 on its debut. the caption was shown under a 400 exc. ktm motocross bikes didnt have electric start for about 12 years.

[beretta]

Pilot flew that drone right into the tree... 🤣🤣🤣 10K for an injected 2storker dirt bike, Good God... and its computer controlled... YIKES

[Butchersniper]

The YZ250X is still my bike of choice.

[OtisFlint]

Save $700 at purchase, lose $1500 on resale. Buy a KTM, get the better bike, and the lower cost of ownership.

[TraveladvRajanSRai]

tm sherco got carb beta rieju to chinese kayo gpx thumpstar

[ronwest]

Seems very complicated, an air-cooled engine in the frame with a carburetor would be a great bike. A cheap 10.000 dollar bike? I wonder what sales are like.