GasGas EC 500F

For riding long, flowy trails and super fun wide open spaces there may not be a better tool for the job than our awesome GasGas EC 500F at Lings GasGas! Big on power, big on fun, and big on guaranteeing good times in the dirt, our biggest capacity enduro bike is an absolute blast to ride.

Powering the EC 500F is a compact 510.9 cc, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke SOHC engine, weighing just 29.2 kg. This powerful motor is positioned with a 2° backward tilt, centralizing mass for superior handling. It delivers an impressive amount of usable power and torque across its entire rev range. Fuel is delivered by a 42mm Keihin throttle body, ensuring precise and instant response. The engine is paired with a 6-speed Pankl Racing Systems gearbox for durable and precise shifts. An electric starter, powered by a lightweight 12.8V 2 Ah Li-Ion battery, ensures reliable ignition. A DDS (Damped Diaphragm Steel) clutch with Brembo hydraulics provides consistent action. The Keihin EMS is small, light, and fast at processing data, managing each gear's engine map. With a standard Map Select Switch, you can activate two different engine maps (Map 1 for linear power, Map 2 for aggressive response), and an optional Quickshifter allows for seamless, clutch-less upshifts.

It may sound like our half-liter hero is a real powerhouse, but thanks to its modern electronics, updated chassis, and supple WP suspension, the EC 500F is a really nimble steed and the bike of choice for many enduro riders worldwide. The central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel frame features a new shock mount for improved anti-squat behavior and revised engine mounts for enhanced flex characteristics, reducing weight by 300g and improving handling. The two-piece subframe, made from polyamide and aluminum, ensures exceptional strength at a low weight (just 1.8 kg).

The WP XACT suspension delivers best-in-class comfort and control. The 48mm closed-cartridge coil-spring forks and WP XACT PDS monoshock with linkage are both fully adjustable by hand for compression and rebound, offering 300mm of travel front and rear. Braktec calipers with GasGas specific brake disks (260mm front, 220mm rear) provide amazing braking performance. The bike rolls on high-strength D.I.D rims fitted with MAXXIS MaxxEnduro tires for superior off-road 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. An LED headlight and LED tail light ensure excellent visibility. An Offroad Control Unit (OCU) simplifies wiring and improves reliability.