Spanish bike maker GasGas has been around for almost 40 years and is an off-road specialist. Bought by KTM in 2019, most recently the firm has been in the spotlight with Sam Sunderland winning the 2022 Dakar Rally on a GasGas machine. And they’re also prominent in Moto2 and Moto3 competition, suggesting the firm is lining up for a road-based future as well. Now that’s in train.
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The idea was always for model expansion, and the firm has just released a couple of bikes designed for tarmac use. Naturally, they’re based on off-road machinery and Pierer Mobility (KTM) that owns them has done a similar thing before, expanding Husqvarna’s reach into the road sphere.
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The two new models, ES 700 and SM 700, are based on the KTM 690 SMC R, just like the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto/Enduro duo. The GasGas models come in the company’s ‘fire engine’ red livery with white highlights.
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Powering the pair is KTM’s single-cylinder 692cc engine, delivering 55kW (74bhp) hooked up to a six-speed quickshift gearbox, and there’s a 13.5L fuel holder integrated into the subframe to keep the C of G low.
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The SM 700 is a big-bore supermoto machine designed more for exciting daily street use, underpinned by 48mm WP suspension and a fully adjustable rear shock. Other items include Bosch ABS, a slipper clutch, a quickshifter and ride modes. The ES 700 is for a mix of trail and road riding.
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Expect more road-going models in future, likely with a version of KTM’s 390 and 890 Adventure models, only with the emphasis on the off-road side of things. These two models should arrive here midyear, with pricing of $20,699 plus ORCs.
And probably, with the way things are going, we can anticipate a company name change at some point in the future, perhaps ZapZap?
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