Playing waiting game: GasGas future?

[firffighter]

So, I am curious if there are guys who were/are GasGas loyalists who are waiting to see how things go over the next year or two before coming back to the brand?

After owning 4 GasGas over the years are really loving all of them, I am also a reluctant consumer and cannot take risks on purchasing a bike with an unsettled future. I really love what I am seeing with Torrot and the moves they've made have been impressive, especially in their structure here in the U.S.

I bring this up for a couple of reasons.

1) there is no doubt that this site has been quite a bit slower after the bankruptcy and closure and I wonder if folks just left, or are lurking, waiting to see how things work out. Even some of the regulars on this site are pretty quiet.

2) there doesn't seem to be any new GasGas owner's on here. Are the '17's selling, or are potential GasGas owner's waiting for the new '18's?

3) with the $1000 discount, I am tempted to pull the trigger on a new GasGas. It's a monster savings compared to Beta or KTM and I know I'd be getting a solid bike. But, honestly, I'm leary. What if GasGas makes a push in the next couple of years, and it doesn't go well? I'm nervous about that! At the same time, I know it's a solid bike that I'd love and I don't see any big advantage of Beta or KTM and wonder what the new prices will be on the new GasGas.


Anyway, just wondering where other longtime GasGas guys are at?

[gasgasman]

The majority of riders don't post on forums.

Judging by all the new dealers and racers signing on, I'd the future looks bright.
Interest in the '18 bikes have been incredible.

[bkwdc]

My tapatalk threw this header at me so I thought I would check in. Bought a yz250fx when gg went bankrupt. Still have a 10 nambotin and an 11 six days that I plan to sell at some point. Loved both. Hope gg recovers.

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[firffighter]

Originally Posted by gasgasman

The majority of riders don't post on forums.

Judging by all the new dealers and racers signing on, I'd the future looks bright.
Interest in the '18 bikes have been incredible.

You may be right on riders not posting, but since the bankruptcy things definitely got much quieter here. I have to admit that I'm one that hasn't posted much as I am waiting to see what happens.

But, the growth in dealers and signing riders is a very strong signal that this is going to work and be successful.

[reidy]

I'm a lurker not really a poster, and since only converting late last year over to the Gassers I'm a very happy convert. My local store sold all of their 17 models pretty quickly, so I do believe there are many of us out there, just not as prevelent as other major brands. I feel the brand is on a comeback and being under new management my push them into a even better future.


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[rubber Jonny]

Im sure the future is bright, gas gas trials seem to be selling well the brand has not much suffered in the uk.

Gas Gas enduro has never sold well here I have seen a few 17's but I did hear in 2013 they only sold 13 gas gas enduro in the uk my bike being one of them, im not sure if thats true but it wouldn't surprise me as its rare to see the enduro bikes here.

Its new bike time and its a beta for me.

[Leo]

GasGas frame size grew over years and, for me (1,75m or 5.74ft tall) it became a problem....

still miss 2001 frame and engine models since it was much more happier to ride than my last model (2011)

[hadfield4wd]

Originally Posted by Leo

GasGas frame size grew over years and, for me (1,75m or 5.74ft tall) it became a problem....

still miss 2001 frame and engine models since it was much more happier to ride than my last model (2011)

I have a '99 or '00 I can trade you to get out from under the '11. Lol

[Neil E.]

If the Beta Xtrainer was out back in 2011 I would have gone that way instead of the 2011 GasGas. At this point it's not worth switching because the 2011 is working OK for me.

I am hoping to go electric on my next bike and maybe that will be Torrot/GasGas if they are the first to offer a machine with decent suspension and adequate range. All I need is an honest 60 mi (100 Km) per charge.

The Electric Motion Etrek looks interesting but only has 7" of travel. The weight is OK at 100 Kg.

I'd be happy to support GG if they meet my needs.

[alang]

Thinking the same as Firfighter.
We want new bikes, and the 17 ktms seem to be
a step back in quality control. But KTM is so universal,
it's easy to find parts, dealers, and accessories, and easily sold.
I'm intrigued by the 2018 Gas Gas models, along with Beta & Sherco.