Video: Gas Gas will commercialize the Desert that premiered at the Dakar
2024 Author: Nicholas Abramson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-10 16:57
The Dakar 2009 has been the first time that Gas Gas was participating in the test officially, albeit in a modest way. With a sole pilot, Julián Villarrubia, carried out a basic preparation of their EC450 model and embarked on an adventure. The result has been positive, since Julián managed to arrive in Buenos Aires in a good position both in the general classification (35th) and in his category (14th).
The result has left the factory in Girona so satisfied that now have decided to market This new version of the EC450: the Desert 450 was born. In fact, the preparation is simple and more focused on reliability than on high performance, making it an ideal motorcycle for amateur riders.
The preparation of Julián Villarrubia's motorcycle was focused on guaranteeing a good response to the specificities of raid racing: two fuel tanks to reach 32 liters of gasoline, navigation devices, long-distance front light, reinforced clutch to avoid breakage in traffic jams, oil radiator, new plastics and tougher suspension settings. That is to say, a practically standard motorcycle essentially what guarantees reliability first and foremost.
Julian rates the motorbike with a motorbike with an 8, while he rates himself with a 6, 5. He defines himself as an amateur rider who was looking for a dream that he was able to make come true. Congratulations Julian!
The good result of the Dakar has encouraged the brand and the rider to mark themselves new challenges in 2009. On the one hand, participating in the Burn Cup of Raids TT, as well as trying to participate in four rounds of the World Raids Championship. And of course, the Dakar 2010, in which participation already seems assured.
By marketing the Desert 450, Gas Gas puts within reach from any fan a good base to dare to take part in the world of raids. A light, reliable motorcycle that is sure to have a reasonable price.
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