Tick-tock,tick-tock, 2011 is coming to a close and with 2012 on the horizon Gas Gas have unleashed some images of their 2012 range for us to drool over until we get to see them in the flesh under the showroom lights of our local dealer…
The 2012 model is looking good....
250 / 300 EC Specifications
New “Cervantes” and “Nambotin “replica engines incorporating the modifications developed over this seasons EWC. Already accepted as amongst the most enduro friendly engines on the market and the 300 a true enduro “gem” the motors will benefit from a full seasons development at the highest level . Final specifications will be released in August .
The chassis will feature modifications to the frame geometry , Marazzichi forks with an optional Ohlins shock .
... check out the new frame and tasty FMF silencer
Changes are:
NEW PERIMETRAL FRAME
Made in Chrom-molybdenum. Provides higher stability and increases rigidity without losing the mythical GAS GAS agility.
NEW SUB FRAME
Made in an innovative three-component polymer of high rigidity and capacity for shock absorbtion
NEW BODY WORK
Innovative and impressive.
NEW EXCLUSIVE AIR FILTER BOX
Scoop news for Enduro. Innovative rubber filter. ‘Nascar’ technology. Simpler maintenance of the filtering element. Easier extraction. Lower noise admission. Higher engine air intake. Less dirt into carburettor.
NEW FUEL TANK
Approximately 15% more fuel. Now 10.5 litres.
NEW CLUTCH
Magura master cylinder. Better lubrication. Better cooling and fatigue resistance thanks to an improvement in oil flow.
WEIGHT REDUCTION IS MORE THAN 2 KILOS.
Rumor has these will be sitting in CCM Racing‘s showroom in the next few weeks… (click their advert for more details)