GasGas Motorcycles is a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer specialising in off-road and trial bikes . The company was founded in 1985 in Salt, Girona , Catalonia , by Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat after the closure of the original Bultaco factory, where they previously worked.
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72-561: A part of Pierer Mobility, acquired a significant stake in GasGas. This acquisition brought financial stability and resources, allowing GasGas to expand its product offerings and integrate KTM's advanced technologies and manufacturing capabilities. In 2020 Rieju acquired the Gas Gas off-road platform, continuing production of the enduro models under the Rieju "MR" name. In 1993, GasGas succeeded in luring
90-538: A variety of terrains and competitive enduro racing. The FSE and FSR are the fuel injected, four-stroke enduro bikes similar in appearance to the EC models. In 2007–2009, the company standardised the colour red for all displacements and models. As of the 2010 model year, all standard EC models are black with red and white accents. The "Six Days" edition uses white plastics with red, yellow, and black accents. The "Racing" models are white with black and yellow accents. GasGas
108-586: Is renowned for its trial bikes, which are designed for agility and precision. The TXT series is among the most popular, featuring lightweight frames, powerful engines, and advanced suspension systems. These motorcycles are designed to excel in the intricate and challenging environments typical of trial riding. The motocross range includes the MC series, designed for high-performance racing on motocross tracks. These motorcycles are equipped with powerful engines, lightweight frames, and advanced shock absorption technology to handle
126-614: The 2022 edition . GasGas bikes are currently imported into many countries in Europe and around the world, including Australia , New Zealand , Canada , South America , South Africa and the United States . GasGas Motorcycles's enduro lineup includes models like the EC and EX series, which are built for long-distance off-road riding. These bikes feature robust engines, durable construction, and advanced suspension systems, making them suitable for
144-626: The Wild HP brand and come in two-stroke and fuel-injected four-stroke models. Before 2007, the Wild HP line of quads was available in a choice of blue or red regardless of displacement. Beginning in 2007 the Wild HP line standardized to black. GasGas motorcycles have achieved significant success in various off-road competitions. The brand's trial bikes have won numerous world championships, and its enduro and motocross bikes have also earned accolades in international competitions. Riders sponsored by GasGas consistently perform at high levels, contributing to
162-559: The World Enduro Championship . Paul Edmondson won the 125cc world championship in 1994 and the 250cc class in 1996, Petteri Silván the 250cc and the overall championship in 1999, and Petri Pohjamo the 125cc class in 2003. In 2006, British Enduro Champion Wayne Braybrook, riding a GasGas, was one of only two riders to finish all 80 miles of the Red Bull Last Man Standing event. 126 other riders did not finish
180-608: The brand's reputation for excellence in off-road motorcycling. In both 2023 and 2024, Gas Gas won the premier class of the Motocross World Championship with Spanish rider Jorge Prado (motocross racer) . Starting from the 2022 season, GasGas is the sponsor working with the Aspar Team in the Moto2 world championship and uses the name GasGas Aspar Team. The partnership concluded at the end of 2023 season as Aspar will carry
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#1732847930209216-560: The multiple world trials champion Jordi Tarrés away from Beta and he promptly won three successive world trials championships (1993, 1994 and 1995) for GasGas. More recently, GasGas won the Trial Outdoor World Championship twice (2005 and 2006) with Adam Raga . It has also won the Trial Indoor World Championship in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with Raga riding. GasGas has also been successful in
234-463: The off-road market. The company's trial bikes achieved significant competitive success, with numerous world championships won by riders such as Jordi Tarrés and Adam Raga . GasGas also invested in developing competitive enduro and motocross bikes, further expanding its presence in off-road motorsports. Despite its successes, GasGas faced financial difficulties in the 2010s, leading to insolvency in 2015. In 2019, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM ,
252-510: The race. It was announced that GasGas would field a one rider team for the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season. Justin Barcia rode the #51 Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas Factory Racing team bike to a win in the season opener at Houston . The brand has competed in the Dakar Rally with Laia Sanz (2012 and 2021), Daniel Sanders (since 2022) and Sam Sunderland (since 2022). Sunderland won
270-482: The rigorous demands of motocross racing. In recent years, GasGas has also ventured into electric motorcycles with models like the TXE. These bikes offer environmentally friendly alternatives while maintaining the high performance and agility that GasGas is known for. The TXE, for example, features an electric motor designed to deliver smooth and controllable power, ideal for trial riding. The GasGas sport quads are sold under
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324-543: Was established to focus on trial motorcycles, leveraging the founders' experience and the local culture of motorcycle trials in Catalonia. The first models, such as the Halley, helped GasGas gain a foothold in the trial market. The brand expanded its product line to include enduro and motocross bikes, meeting the growing demand for diverse off-road motorcycles. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, GasGas solidified its position in
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