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2015     Jgas      launch    in     andorra      on    27/6/14

On Friday the 27th of June 2014 the newly renamed JGas launched their refreshed and updated 2015 Trial models to be sold from July 2014 onwards, which includes new models in their line up. 

What was an added bonus were the other bikes that JGas also revealed on the day, namely the 2 Enduro models and also the prototype Motoalpinismo.

The launch took place at Jordi Pasquets Trials training centre high up in the hills above Ribera d'Urgellet, Andorra. Jordi has long been involved with Jotagas and is regarded as the company brand ambassador. Jotagas has recently been renamed to the less Spanish and more Worldwide pronounceable name of JGas.
Industrial designer Joan Gaspar, and Graphic designer Xavier Martínez, are preparing the last details to get everything ready.
Both designers are renowned international designers in their respective fields, with awards such as the Delta and Laus in their credits. Joan and Xavier are responsible for carrying out the new image of the brand.
The 
brand Jotagas is in a stage of renewal. An example of this is the new brand logo that introduces the new name JGas.

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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com - photo pasquet school
The launch day was an opportunity for the individual importers to get together with the Factory team, brand ambassadors and of course the owner Josep Pibernat.
The team posed together for photographs. On the left is GasGas founder and JGas principal Josep Pibernat. Of course, standing behind the seat of the bike is Jordi Pasquet. On the far right is former Ossa, Merlin and GasGas factory rider Joan Freixas. Standing to his right is Felix Casa Fanio. Sitting at the front in the the father of Pepe Nubiola.
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Statement from JGas 


 " The design of the JGAS2015 wants to capture the new stage in which the brand is involved so we have introduced a new logo on the bike, which we have been already presenting for some time, as well as a change in the whole design of bike, with an austere, aggressive and highly technological esthetic. The JGAS2015 maintains the same levels of quality and high standards in design and manufacturing as it has done during all this time.
The technical innovations of the motorbikes will be soon presented with its technical specification sheets.
The available JGAS2015 motorbikes will be 125cc, 250cc, 280cc, 300cc and 300cc Racing."
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
TRIAL

80cc available in September

125cc available in July

250cc available in July

280cc available in July

300cc available in July


The Jotagas trials models feature a number of changes to the line up however the official specification has not yet been released. Being a relative new comer to the trials World JGas retains the benefit of a new cutting edge modern quality cast alloy chassis and what I believe to be the lowest dry weight available today of any manufacturer. Therefore, modifications weren't simply needed to reduce this further, but however take the opportunity to respond top customer feedback and make a number of small changes to fine an already excellent bike.

Modifications that have been made for the 2015 range.

"2015 has worked resetting all things that could improve or optimize its performance,
New Elka rear Shock for better performance
Changes to Inside of the brake lever
Position weight distribution
Graphic design - New clean white classy decals identify the machines from previous years models. 
Redeemer stands for integrated swingarm
Simplified electrical installation
Controls mapping with Newly positioned dual mapping switch
Crankshaft recalculated and adjusted to operate freely
Train primary recalculated and focused
Fork change and focused recalculated
Newly designed selector shaft
Crown and pinion clutch adjusted corrections
Change made to lower the engine compression producing smoother power delivery and improving performance.
Greater room for the chain tensioner to operate in a great range of conditions
We are also working on some things but that we will integrate it as the proven "

An 80cc schoolboy bike will be introduced to the market from July 2014. 
The new JGas Canadian Elka shock, which will be fitted to 2014 models.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
All of the JGas Trial models were on display.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
The photo below to the left shows the new racing 300 model. This will be the first time that JGas has offered a racing model and is following the other manufacturers successful lines in doing so.

At this time Retrotrials is unsure what extra features this will offer. I'm sure this spec will come soon.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
Jordi Pasquet and Leon Carnier talk as well as show off their own and the bikes ability.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
Jordi Pasquet on the new 2015 machine
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
ENDURO

300 cc 2T available in September

250 cc 4T available in Septem
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Jgas had made me aware previously that the 2 prototype Enduro models that I had test ridden previously were on display at the launch. Small changes had already been made since I saw them last, but in the whole they were similar. 
JGas will shortly be offering 2 Enduro models for sale based upon these two prototypes. The first seen here below is the JGas 250 machines designed for the clubman rider.  Retrotrials has ridden this prototype a number of times and a test on the machines along with many photos is on a link at the bottom of this page. I'm told it will be very competitively priced.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
This is the 2nd of the two prototypes enduro bikes that JGas is developing. This is the beautiful JGas 300 Enduro. Fitted with a JGas 2 stroke engine. Retrotrials has ridden this prototype a number of times and a test on the machines along with many photos is on a link at the bottom of this page.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
When Retrotrials visited the JGas factory in march 2014, I photographed the bare 2 stroke engine which is a completely new JGas design.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
JGas are a small but courageous company. For JGas to design and produce two reliable engines in two completely different fields of motorcycle sport is simply amazing.
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
As a surprise, JGas also presented a freeride "MOTOALPINISMO"  version of the JGas trial fitted with a large seat and petrol tank. Whilst billed as a prototype, Retrotrials has since learnt that this bike will be marketed for sale shortly and available for sale from September. This prototype bike holds 5 litres of fuel in the chassis and the engine is fitted with electric start. 
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2015 Jgas launch in andorra on 27/6/15 www.retrotrials.com
MOTOALPINISMO


Planned for release

125cc available in September

300cc available in September


JGas 300 2 stroke  and 240 4 stroke Enduro protoype photos and  test rides

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