The 2011 Gas Gas Ec two stroke range will see the EC200 six day, EC250 electric start, EC 300 Kick Start and EC300 Electric start models introduced for 2011. A lot of the changes found on the 2011 EC two stroke range have been obtained from the information gathered through its racing program. Gas Gas has made these changes to improve performance, ride comfort, added value and at the same time a bike that is un mistakenly a Gas Gas in its looks.

EC200 Six Days

The Ec200 six day was designed as its name suggest, to compete at the highest level, with special features that would normally be found on factory bikes ridden by 2009 six day enduro winning Gas Gas rider Cristophe Nambotin.

When the EC200 Six Day arrives into Australia around December ,Gas Gas customers can look forward to a bike with some of the following special features.

• Renthal twin wall handle bars
• Pro Grip racing hand grips
• Ohlins 888 rear shock
• Marzochi 45mm forks
• Galfer wave disc
• Quick release brake pads
• Rear brake cooler
• Alloy Radiator protectors
• FMF Q series muffler
• Super Sprox rear sprocket
• Quick release front axle
• Alloy engine protector

The EC200 six Day is only available with kick start and will be backed by a 12 month warranty, recommended retail price will be $9999.00

EC300 KICK START

Gas Gas extremely popular EC300 will be available with kick start only as well as electric start. The 2011 EC300 kick start will be imported in small numbers to begin with for those wishing to start there bike in the traditional way.

The EC300 has gained a reputation for its powerful engine and outstanding steering and this has been enhanced for 2011. The Sachs 48mm front forks and rear shock have been re valved with the rear now running new oil for cooler running and consistency. Pro Gips are standard fitment on to Hebo tapered handlebars as well as new rear adjustable brake pedal.

Increased performance has been obtained through the standard fitment of a FMF Q series muffler that is said to give a broader spread of power with no additional noise. Keeping the extra power to the ground will be the new fitment of Metzeler MCE six day tyres.

The Gas Gas appealing looks have been enhanced with a new headlight and front mud guard, while the frame is now painted in Gas Gas red. Recommended Retail Price will be $10500.00 and is now available.

FEATURES:

• FMF Q series muffler
• New Graphics
• New Headlight
• New MX style rear chain guide
• New front mud guard
• New valving in front and rear suspension
• Metzeler MCE six day tyres
• New radiator cap and thermostat

EC300/250 ELECTRIC START

After a delay in the release of their Electric start two stroke models, production has now started with customer’s bikes arriving mid November. Gas Gas has carried out extensive testing to insure reliability of their electric start system, with over 10,000 faultless repeat starts in testing.

By using a larger capacity battery and starter motor plus the use of an reduction gear incorporating a torque clutch, Gas Gas has developed a system that will start reliably hot or cold. The EC250/300 electric start models will include all the same standard changes found on the Kick start EC300 but with the addition of an electric leg and only a slight increase in weight to 105.5kg

FEATURES:

• FMF Q series muffler
• New Graphics
• New Headlight
• New MX style rear chain guide
• New front mud guard
• New valving in front and rear suspension
• Electric Starter motor
• Metzeler MCE six day tyres

Arrival Date will be mid November with a suggested retail price of $11500 for the EC300 electric start and $10995 for the EC250 Electric start. All 2011 four stroke information will be available mid January.