This past weekend GASGAS South Africa invited the public to ride with them on their 2024 and new 2025 GASGAS motocross range at another one of their United In Dirt events. The Event or demo day, saw ‘Team Red’s’ latest plastics kick up some dirt around Terra Topia.
GASGAS put together a mini race gazebo setup with a selection of bikes starting from their MC 50, MC 85, and MC 125, all the way up to their MC 250 F. GASGAS also teased everyone with their MC 450 F Factory Edition, showing off the cream of the crop when it comes to their top of the range eye candy and peak performance in MX. A relaxed vibe welcomed riders, families and those new to the sport to touch, ask questions and fill in test ride forms for a roost around the track. Those looking to enhance their wheelie skills were also treated to a master class on a dirt bike wheelie machine.
Events like these where importers and dealers give newcomers and brand-loyal riders the chance to get on the gas, on something different and new, really help sell on a Monday. Reading something, looking at price tags or staring at a spec sheet can only take things so far, whilst hitting the start button and rolling the throttle back yourself, can speed up the proceedings and help you make your own opinion much quicker.
What everyone came to see are the bikes, so without boring everyone any further, the new 2025 MX range sees some minor updates that follow an evolution mentality rather than a revolutionary one.
We are talking about updates a few updates:
- New Decal Design
- Updated frame design
- Updated suspension settings
- New engine mount with cut-outs
- Updated swingarm and chain slider
- Updated Braktec rear brake calliper
- Updated rear linkage
- New fuel tank support rubber
- Updated air intake sleeve and snorkel
Two bikes that weren’t at the event but that GASGAS international have recently added to their lineup for 2025 are the brand-new MC 150 and MC 300. Over the last few years, the 150 and 300 from Husqvarna and KTM have converted numerous 125 cc 2-stroke riders to the more torque-rich 150 cc and both 250 F and 250 2-strokers to the 300 2-stroke. I’m not sure if they have made their way to SA yet, but when they do, they are going to be the bikes to spend your hard-earned money on.
Trackside, I couldn’t help but overhear more and more of the “youth” talking about GASGAS and even picking them out of the crowded Terra Topia circuit saying: “Can you hear that? That’s a GASGAS… That’s the one Dad. Dude, we need one.” There’s something about this brand that lights up the eyes of the youth, maybe because it’s something different to the norm and we know they long to stand out, or maybe GASGAS is just starting to slowly build momentum and a pang of hunger in their future client base.
GASGAS left some positive impressions at Terra Topia this past weekend and I’m guessing there are going to be some year-end budget adjustments happening for all the parents of the riders who swung a leg over. We are also looking forward to spending some time on the new range of MX bikes from the red stable.
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