GasGas EC 250

Finding the fast way through woods has never been easier since we introduced our GasGas EC 250 at Lings GasGas. Fun to ride, easy to race, and simple to maintain, we built this bike to be reassuringly uncomplicated so you can just focus on the fun part of owning it – the riding!

At its heart is a powerful 249.0 cm³, 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine, weighing just 24.6 kg. The tried and tested Throttle Body Injection (TBI) remains, delivering the broadest spread of controllable power throughout the rev range. This system automatically compensates for altitude and temperature, ensuring optimal performance without the need for manual jetting. An electric starter ensures reliable ignition, while a laterally mounted counter balancer shaft significantly reduces vibration for enhanced comfort during long rides. A wide-ratio, 6-speed, enduro-specific transmission, made by Pankl, is smooth-shifting and super durable, with every gear change positive in all conditions, thanks to a gear lever designed to prevent mud build-up. A DDS (Damped Diaphragm Steel) clutch with Braktec hydraulics provides consistent action and improved durability.

For 2025, our engineers updated the frame to improve cornering. The central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel frame features optimized wall thickness and a new shock mount, which significantly improves the anti-squat behaviour for better traction. The two-piece subframe, made from 60% polyamide and 40% aluminium, provides exceptional strength at a low weight. Forged aluminium triple clamps offer precise flex and align the fork tubes perfectly for a smooth action and predictable handling.

You’ll also find plenty of good stuff on the EC 250. WP XPLOR open cartridge forks offer 300 mm of travel and are easily adjustable by hand for compression and rebound. The WP XACT monoshock with linkage also provides 300 mm of travel, with performance taken up a notch for 2025 thanks to new, lower friction seals in the linkage and a smaller diameter linkage bolt, saving a little weight. High and low speed compression, as well as rebound, can all be fine-tuned quickly and easily for maximum comfort and traction. BRAKTEC calipers with GasGas specific brake disks (260mm front, 220mm rear) ensure amazing braking performance. MAXXIS tires provide excellent grip. The unmistakable, all-red bodywork for a classic GasGas look, with new black-emblazoned graphics applied using IML technology, stays super fresh for a long time. NEKEN handlebars with lock-on ODI grips ensure a comfortable setup. A super slim, transparent polythene fuel tank allows you to see the fuel level, and a stronger rubber support holds the fuel tank firmly in place while protecting the frame.