I had gotten kinda close on the shrouds , and I was picturing something like the vent on the sideplate . But never got it to a point I liked it. I got this info from a press release
One year on from launching our first-ever race team replica dirt bike and we’re back with more! And not just one, but two factory edition motocross models. Built for maximum on-track performance, the all-new GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition bikes have been designed and developed together with GASGAS Factory Racing, so you know they’re going to be good! Both feature brand-new motors, new frames, and are packed full of the latest technology, with pretty much everything else being improved over the outgoing generation. So, if you’re a racer focused on winning, you’re going to need one. It’s as simple as that!
GASGAS unveils two awesome TLD Race Team replica motocross bikes
New models developed with GASGAS Factory Racing for maximum performance
Watch Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown ride the new bikes right here
The MC 450F Factory Edition benefits from a new cylinder head and CP piston – a potent combination that gives a boost to overall performance and amplifies the on-track experience for all riders. With the motor now lighter than ever, as well as being repositioned within the all-new frame to improve mass centralization, the bike’s already agile handling characteristics are taken to the next level.
As the newest and freshest model added to the GASGAS line-up, the MC 250F Factory Edition is pretty much an all-new dirt bike. Headlining this awesome bike is the powerful, high-revving, motor that’s super compact to save weight. Together with the new frame it makes carving through corners so, so easy. The brand-new motor features a new cylinder, cylinder head and piston, crankcases, and gearbox, which all work as one to make the MC 250F Factory Edition quite possibly the very best 250cc 4-stroke motocrosser out there.
Rewarding riders who really push the pace, the WP Suspension fitted on the Factory Edition models is set up firmer to favor aggressive riding. Up front, the WP XACT front forks feature a new hydrostop for improved bottoming resistance while the slightly slower rebound setting takes the sting out of heavy landings. At the rear, the WP XACT shock is all-new, better performing, and easily adjustable by hand for quick and easy trackside changes.
Shared updates across both GASGAS Factory Edition models.
New generation frame – Hydroformed, laser cut, and robot welded, the new frame is as strong and as flexible as it gets. Super-stable at high speed without compromising things in the corners, the frame is finished with a tough, electronic red powder coating.
New aluminum subframe – Strong and light. Contributing to the overall handling of the Factory Edition bikes, the aluminum subframe is super reliable.
New die-cast swingarm – An improved casting process knocks off 190 grams when compared to the old swingarm. Still strong and designed to work with the flex of the new frame, the swingarm is complete with a new chain guide designed to prevent mud build-up and help maintain forward momentum in deeply rutted turns.
New bodywork and graphics – Fresh new plastics and the latest Red Bull/Troy Lee Designs/ GASGAS Factory Racing graphics sure look the business. But there’s a lot more to the updated bodywork as the contact areas for your knees are now larger, which allows riders to grip the bike more when getting on the gas.
Bigger fuel tank – If you’re competing in the pro ranks then you’ll enjoy the larger fuel tank as you can go the full distance with no fear of running out.
New footrest design – Mounted further inwards on the frame to help prevent them from catching on deep ruts or take offs when scrubbing, the new footrests feature a larger surface area to improve control in all conditions.
Updated suspension settings – With the WP forks set-up to maintain forward momentum after heavy landings and the all-new WP shock as good as rear suspension gets, attacking the track has never felt so good. Plus, both the forks and shock are adjustable by hand, for quick and easy set-up changes.
State-of-the-art electronics with Traction Control and Quickshifter – Helping to get the power down in slick conditions, Traction Control is essential for all hardpack tracks while the Quickshifter ensures super-smooth gear changes - even when wide open!
New map selector switch to engage mappings, launch control, traction control and quickshift – Easy to operate, even when riding, the handlebar-mounted Map Select Switch houses all the buttons to activate Launch Control, Traction Control, and the Quickshifter.
Lighter motors and new engine position – Low in weight and positioned to play a vital role in handling, the Factory Edition motors aren’t just fast, but they help each bike handle perfectly.
Redesigned 250 motor – All-new and designed for pro level racing, the 250cc 4-stroke motor may well be the best out there!
Updated 450 motor – Refined to be lower in weight and still produce copious amounts of power, the 450 motor is designed to centralize mass for perfect handling.
Beyond the super-cool Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing graphics, the very best race-tested components have been fitted to both factory edition models. Every single part is designed to improve performance and durability while the latest in electronic wizardry allows riders to customize the power to suit their style.
Take a look at the full list of what’s included on both the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition motocross bikes, it’s seriously impressive…
Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GASGAS Factory Racing replica graphics from the 2023 season
Ribbed Factory Seat Cover
Factory Racing Triple Clamps (anodized red)
Factory Wheels (anodized black)
Dunlop tires
Black rear sprocket
Gold x-ring chain
Factory Start Device
Semi-Floating Front Brake Disc
Factory Racing Brake Disc Guard
2K Carbon Composite Skid Plate
Frame Protection Kit (red)
Hour meter with FI status LED and low fuel warning
Map Select Switch to control Launch Control, Traction Control, and Quickshift
Akrapovic “Slip-On Line” titanium exhaust system
Billet Hinson Outer Clutch Cover
Black Neken Fatbar with GASGAS bar pad
Softer ODI Lock-On Grips
Firmer suspension settings
Unlocking even more power from the new, more compact, and easier to work on motors is a lightweight Akrapovič Slip-On Line titanium exhaust system. Giving a significant boost to both torque and top speed, it’s the very latest offering from Akrapovič, which as well as improving performance, looks the absolute business.
Not only super-fast, but these new Factory Edition bikes also handle like a dream. Firmer settings on the WP XACT suspension encourage riders to attack the track and big jumps with full confidence, safe in the knowledge that heavy landings will be soaked up with no loss of forward momentum. Up front, red anodized Factory Racing Triple Clamps allow riders to customize the ergonomics, while soft ODI Lock-On grips improve comfort. A grippy, ribbed seat cover keeps riders where they want to be when getting on the gas.
Dunlop Geomax MX33 tires hook up in all conditions, and are fitted to our black Factory Wheels, which are rock solid and add to the real race bike flavor. We’ve bolted on a Semi-Floating Front Brake Disc, so you’ll never miss your line in the corners and protected it with a Factory Racing Brake Disc Guard for when things get wild in the first turn!
Finishing off both bikes in style is a long list of parts taken straight from our Technical Accessories range. From front to back, there’s a Factory Start Device, Neken handlebars, a 2K Carbon Composite Skid Plate, Hinson Clutch Cover, a red Frame Protection Kit, a black Rear Sprocket, and a gold x-ring chain. Finally, to make sure riders stay on top of servicing their bike, we’ve installed an Hour Meter to ensure no one ever loses track of just how many hours they’ve spent on this awesome bike.
For more information and to check out the full spec of both factory edition motocross bikes, head to GASGAS.com.
The MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition models will be available in all US based GASGAS dealerships in January 2023. European and all non-US customers will be able to get their hands on the MC 450F Factory Edition a couple of months later, in March. For full pricing details and more information, please visit your local GASGAS dealer.
Download images of the GASGAS MC 450F Factory Edition and MC 250F Factory Edition here.
Watch the launch video featuring Justin Barcia and Pierce Brown here.
Here are some more photos
Would look a lot better without Barcia’s number on it
I think they come without the numbers on them and you can put them on.
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Is the main shroud(s) / gas tank cover / front of the seat cover deal all one piece? Kind of looks that way, but that would be an odd move!
I think it splits so the tank cover is one piece, then the front of the shrouds are another piece and sideplates are like the 2016-18 Husky how they extend up to cover the sides of the tank. I'll upload some higher res images that show the top view .
Side numberplates make bike look heavy.
Holy shit that's ugly
Same guy must have designed the '23 YZ450 front number plate/fender and the GG side number plates.
Not as bad as the previous gen husky side plates but definitely would look better without the cuts through them.
I feel like some of you guys would bitch about winning the lottery...
I'd be down with that 250f. It is funny though, the still photos do make it appear fat/heavy.
I made some changes to the real bike to smooth it out . Here are the mods I made. A restyled rear fender and side plates or just sideplate could smooth it out. And I think that a different cut to the side plate background could also clean up the looks a little bit. On the bike with yellow plates I changed up the shrouds al ittle bit too. That single piece side plate shroud , would be harder to make real . But I just figured I'd see how it looked.
This bike has black side plate and rear fender and then decals with out the slits in them. I'll have to wait until I have a real bike in front of me to know for sure if the extra coverage is possible. But I think the bike can look pretty good.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but based on the '23 KTM/Husky seat design and what I'm seeing in these photos, it appears you have to remove the shrouds and tank cover to access the seat bolt. Seems like an odd move...
Interesting note about the all aluminum subframe and wonder if that can be swapped with the KTM/Husky composite/Aluminum hybrid. I havent heard of any subframe issues on the new gen, but there is an era of Husky's that would bust a subframe by looking at it wrong.
As of right now, I prefer the look of the 22 TLD Gasgas graphics. Going to have to keep my eye open for another TS discount to get fresh sets for the kids bike before they disapear.
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I had not noticed how the seat bolts on. Since the subframe is different , maybe it bolts on from under like some of the older generations. The Subframe and tank are different than the KTM/Husky and the seat itself looks different too. Maybe the red tank cover pops off to reveal the seat bolt? I'll look for some more detailed images . They hide or use a lot of those pop in style fasteners for the bodywork . I can see 2 screws on the tank that look like the seat would hook onto them. So the seat bolt or bolts may be at the rear of the bike and not the front like the KTM/Husky. I was surprised at how different they made it from the KTM/Husky if it is supposed to be the more cost effective model. I would have thought it would share more with the other 2 bikes. The looks are growing on me a little. I still hope that somebody makes a restyled set of side plates for it. I will post more detailed images of it if and when I find them and try and answer your question better.
The area at the rea that I put an arrow and "used to locate the seat?" I think there may be something on the bottom of the seat pan that stick into those holes to lock the seat into position along with hooking onto those screws at the front of the seat on the gans tank and then the single bolt to make sure it stays on the bike. It looks like you have to remove the side plate/shroud to get to the seat bolt. But it looks like it is all those pop in type fasteners for that panel. I am guessing on the function of the holes at the rear , but you can see that the bolt is holding the seat onto the bike. The single bolt makes me think those other points are also involved in holding the seat on and the bolt just keeps it from moving and becoming un hooked. Maybe the rear of the seat uses the red plastic tabs that stick out by the rea fender to help too? Not totally sure on those parts. It looks like the tank cover is held on by the shroud bolts but hard to know for sure with the limited images.
regarding the frame… If KTM is going to update the shock tower area like we saw being tested at MXdN my guess would be that the GG will run all the current generation frames that have probably already produced and KTM/HUS will get the updated when the 23.5 FEs come out. again, just a guess.
Looks like a pretty sick dirtbike to me. I’d ride one. Y’all complain about some little shit lol. The side plate doesn’t look like all the other side plates wahhhhh. The updated VitalMX website on the other hand….SUCKS. As I type this, every other letter makes the screen scroll up and then back down LOL
I think it looks better than the KTM or Husky
Looks much faster than a KTM
Looks like the real team bikes have a fuller coverage graphics than the production Factory editions do. I like them better than the production bikes. I still hope somebody makes a restyled sideplate. But after looking back at some older Gasgas bikes, I can see the bodylines from other bikes Gasgas has had through the years and it makes more sense to me now. The sideplates from 2004 had that similar shape. I am surprised that they went so different with the Gasgas bodywork compared to the KTM and Husky since it is supposed to be the more affordable model. Would they keep the current generation Gasgas models for the non Factory Edition's to keep costs down? And this would only be the bodywork and chassis for the Factory Edition bikes?
Anyone review this yet?
In my humble opinion your changes are 100% better looking than the OEM side plates. What were they thinking? I'm sure Factory Flori is happy that you used his graphics on your rendering...
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