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GasGas unveils 16 new dirtbikes for 2024

GasGas has released the 2024 Enduro model range . Photo courtesy of GasGas
With more red and more performance , it ’ s safe to say that GasGas has been on the gas with 16 new models for the upcoming year . Every model comes equipped with the latest technology from the Spanish brand . There ’ s hardly a part on the new range of bikes that haven ’ t been upgraded or refined , according to the company .
All 2024 models are powered by new , lighter engines , which produce more torque and high-revving power . They ’ re then fitted inside new frames with a slight backward tilt to lower the front sprocket , centralize the weight , and improve handling .
Some of the other new features include : new bodywork with refined rider triangle for larger contact areas ; new forged triple clamps , featuring a new steering stem that offers more flex for improved comfort ; new Braktec brake discs unique to GasGas and new calipers front and rear ; new footpegs ; new Throttle Body Injection with separate oil tank for 2−strokes ; and new electronic exhaust control for 2−strokes .
ENDURO MODELS GasGas added two new models to the enduro range – the EC 450F and EC 500F . Both bigbore bikes are suited to open and flowing trails and feature all the same components as the rest of the range , including Braktec brakes , WP suspension , and enduro-specific PANKL transmissions . The rear suspension is designed to soak up small chop and hard hits with ease , the company notes .
CROSS-COUNTRY MODELS GasGas introduces five cross-country bikes that are brand new from top to bottom . All five models are designed to perform in tight and wide open spaces . Built to the same high standard as its motocross and enduro bikes , the cross-country models combine essential components from the motocross and enduro ranges such as the fuel injection , larger fuel tank , and 18 ” rear wheels . The new models include , EX 250 , EX 300 , EX 250F , EX 350F , and EX 450F .
MOTOCROSS MODELS With each motocross bike assembled using new steel frames , new aluminum subframes , and new swingarms , a combination of razorsharp cornering and straight-line stability is further refined . And to bring the MC 125 and MC 250 2−strokes up to date , both bikes fire into life with the press of a new electric start button . In addition , they ’ re now fueled by Throttle Body Injection for a crisper response and improved ontrack performance . The full Motocross line-up includes , MC 125 , MC 250 , MC 250F , MC 350F , and MC 450F .
The 2024 motocross and cross-country models began deliveries to GasGas dealerships in August . The new Enduro range is expected to arrive in September .

Y amaha reveals updated 2024 Tracer 9 GT +

Our colleagues at Rider Magazine recently gave a first look review of the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT +, which features a host of updates , including Adaptive Cruise Control , a radar-linked Unified Brake System , revised semi-active suspension , and more . Here ’ s Rider ’ s take : Just three years after introducing the Tracer 9 GT sport-tourer , which won Rider ’ s 2021 Motorcycle of the Year award , an upgraded version has been announced for 2024 : the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT +.
“ We are excited to mark the return of the much-lauded Tracer 9 to the model lineup in the form of this extremely advanced new 2024 Tracer 9 GT +,” says Derek Brooks , Yamaha Motorsports motorcycle product line manager . “ Already offering an incredibly sporty riding experience with its thrilling 890cc CP3 inlinetriple engine , well-sorted lightweight chassis and semi-active suspension , the new Tracer 9
GT + ups the level of capability and comfort significantly with a long list of features that make it equally adept at attacking canyon twisties as it is tackling a multi-state tour .”
ELECTRONICS Topping the list of updates on the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + are innovative electronic rider aids , including Adaptive Cruise Control and a radar-linked Unified Brake System , which are enabled by a new Millimeter Wave Radar unit that constantly measures the distance to vehicles ahead . Similar to systems used in automobiles and motorcycles such as the Ducati Multistrada V4 and BMW R 18 Transcontinental , Adaptive Cruise Control automatically controls cruising speed , deceleration , and acceleration to match the speed of the vehicle in front in order to maintain a constant following distance based on four adjustable pre-sets .
Three years ago , the Tracer 9 GT sport-tourer won Rider Magazine ’ s
2021 Motorcycle of the Year award . Now , Yamaha has unveiled the updated 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT +. Photo courtesy of Yamaha
The 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + is the world ’ s first motorcycle to employ a radarlinked Unified Brake System , which uses inputs from the Millimeter Wave Radar and a 6−axis IMU to assist the rider ’ s braking input when the distance to the vehicle in front closes to a certain level while simultaneously adjusting front / rear braking bias and front / rear suspension damping force for a higher degree of braking efficiency and handling .
If the vehicle ahead is determined to be too close for the given brake pressure , the system assists by adding more braking force . Yamaha says the system is not a collision avoidance system . It will only provide braking assistance when the Brake Control ( BC ) feature is turned on and the rider is braking , and it includes cornering brake control .
CRUISE CONTROL In addition to the new Adaptive Cruise Control and Unified Brake System , the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + is equipped with a full suite of other electronic rider aids , including the Traction Control System ( TCS ), Slide Control System ( SCS ), front-wheel LIFt control system ( LIF ), and Brake Control System . Yamaha says all systems work together seamlessly , each of them can be turned off , and TCS , SCS and LIF offer adjustable levels of intervention .
SUSPENSION The 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + also features the next generation of the KYB Actimatic Damper System ( KADS ) electronically controlled suspension . Using inputs from the IMU and various sensors , the system adjusts suspension damping in real time based on prevailing riding conditions . The semi-active suspension also operates in conjunction with the Adaptive Cruise Control and Unified Brake System .
An updated quickshifter not only enables rapid-fire , clutchless upshifts and downshifts , it
also works in conjunction with the new Adaptive Cruise Control , allowing riders to change gears without disengaging cruise control .
With such a deep roster of electronic functions , Yamaha has given the Tracer 9 GT + a new 7−inch TFT display , which replaces the pair of 3.5−inch displays on the previous model . Riders can choose from three different screen layouts , and below the TFT is a USB-A outlet for connecting to a smartphone .
Smartphones and Bluetooth helmet communicators can now be connected directly to the bike to make and receive phone calls or control music . Using the Yamaha MyRide-Link app allows riders to receive weather information , receive text messages , and access a range of additional features . And the Garmin Motorize app provides full-screen turn-by-turn navigation through a subscription service . All functions can be controlled using a new joystick on the left handlebar switchgear and shown on the TFT display .
ENGINE Returning unchanged is Yamaha ’ s liquidcooled , crossplane-crankshaft 890cc CP3 inline-triple . When we tested the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT , it produced 108 hp at 10,000 rpm and 63 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheel on Jett Tuning ’ s dyno . Four integrated ride modes – Sport , Street , Rain , and Custom – have unique throttle-response maps and level presets for TCS , SCS , LIF , and semi-active suspension .
The Tracer 9 GT + has a proprietary controlled filling aluminum die-cast frame , lightweight spin-forged wheels , a 10−level adjustable windscreen , a height-adjustable seat with new padding and cover material , adjustable footpegs , 10−level heated grips , lockable / removable hard cases that hold a fullface helmet in each side , and cornering lights .
The Yamaha 2024 Tracer 9 GT + is available in a Storm Gray two-tone colorway and has an MSRP of $ 16,499 .