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GASGAS officially unveiled the all-new GASGAS RX 450F Replica for 2023.

  • The RX 450F Replica is the closest thing to GASGAS Dakar-wnning racebike.
  • features 450cc SOHC single cylinder engine. 

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the RX 450F Replica is based on the firm’s 2022 Dakar-winning race bike ridden by Sam Sunderland Daniel Sanders.

According to GASGAS, the RX 450F Replica is the closest thing you’re going to get to the actual motorcycle.

As predicted, the GASGAS RX 450F Replica is fundamentally the same as KTM’s 450 Rally Replica albeit some minor changes including colours and front fender.

However, the RX 450F Replica is fitted with WP Xplor Pro 7548 front fork and 7750 rear shock while the KTM is suspended by a XACT pro front fork and rear shock.

Nevertheless, the RX 450F Replica features the  shares the same 450cc SOHC single-cylinder engine powering the GASGAS MC 450F racebike.

Other notable features include:

  • carbon fiber navigator tower
  • red anodized X-TRIG forged triple clamp
  • red Supersprox Stealth rear sprocket
  • Neken handelbar
  • Akrapovic exhaust
  • Hinson clutch cover

Braking is regulated by Brembo brakes with the bike running on Continental TKC 80 tires with black anodized EXCEL rims. 

GasGas is set to launch a new motorcycle called the RX 450F Replica as confirmed by new type approval documents.

  • GasGas RX 450F Replica could be based on Sam Sunderland RC 450F.
  • The motorcycle to feature 449cc engine similar to KTM’s 450 Rally Replica. 

The new model is likely to be based on Sam Sunderland’s RC 450F that he rode to victory in the 2022 Dakar Rally.

The RX 450F Replica appeared on an updated list of vehicles approved in Germany, hinting that the new motorcycle is ready for launch, soon. 

Despite bearing similarities to Sam’s RC 450F, it is not a perfect match. 

Nonetheless, it is safe to assume that the upcoming GasGas RX 450F Replica is a rally-type motorcycle as it listed a similar information to KTM’s 450 Rally Replica.

Considering KTM’s 450 Rally Replica has been in the market for a few years now, it makes sense that GasGas wants its own version in the market, after winning the 2022 Dakar Rally title.

Unfortunately, not many details were unveiled by the latest type approval document a part from it is powered by a 449cc powertrain, features a single saddle setup and classified as an enduro motorcycle. 

Nevertheless, it is likely the RX 450F Replica to be based on the KTM latest 450 Rally Replica introduced in June. 

(source: Motorcycle.com)

Sumber imej: MCE Insurance

 

  • Juara bertahan, Sam Sunderland telah terkeluar dari saingan Rali Dakar 2018 selepas terbabas di peringkat keempat perlumbaan berkenaan.
  • Penunggang berusia 28 tahun itu telah mendahului dua peringkat yang pertama namun satu kemalangan pada peringkat keempat yang telah mengakibatkan kecederaan belakang yang memaksanya untuk menarik diri dari perlumbaan.
  • Sam Sunderland merupakan juara Rali Dakar dari British yang pertama setelah dia memenangi perlumbaan tahun lalu di atas jenteranya, KTM 450 Rally.

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