JGas MK 300 2 stroke and MK 250 4 stroke Enduro protoType photos and test rides
On Friday the 27th of June 2014 Jotagas, now rebranded as JGas, launched their 2015 motorcycles for the upcoming season. Amongst others, JGas released 2 Enduro models. One is a 250cc 4 stroke Enduro bike, the other is a 300cc 2 stroke motorcycle. The 250 is aimed perhaps more at clubmen and I am told that it will be priced very competitively. The 2 stroke 300 cc example is, as many of you the experts bike of choice.
The motorcycles presented on the launch day were still prototypes and are still to be refined. It is planned that the testing will be complete and once dressed in decals and amended as necessary they will be for sale in September 2014.
The motorcycles presented on the launch day were still prototypes and are still to be refined. It is planned that the testing will be complete and once dressed in decals and amended as necessary they will be for sale in September 2014.
Here are some pictures of the 2 Enduro models from the launch day in Andorra
First the 300 2 Stroke Enduro
First the 300 2 Stroke Enduro
JGas MK 300 2 stroke and MK 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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JGas MK 300 2 stroke and MK 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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Here the 250cc 4 stroke Enduro machine.
JGas MK 300 2 stroke and MK 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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JGas MK 300 2 stroke and MK 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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however ....... in march 2014 retrotrials tested the prototypes
here is the exclusive report
In March 2014 Retrotrials was lucky enough to be invited to the JGas factory situated in the heart of the World of motorcycle Trials, Girona. I was lucky enough to meet the boss, Josep Pibernat, walk around the factory unhindered and photo anything I want.
This has already been reported on this website.
This has already been reported on this website.
What I didn't show you, were the prototype Enduro models that JGas were preparing.
Now, I'm showing you everything -
Now, I'm showing you everything -
First a few photos of the factory, because it's here that the JGas Enduro bikes will be made.
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Joan Freixas has been working in motorcycle factories all of his life both as a factory trials rider for Ossa, Merlin and GasGas and also as a motorcycle tester for Merlin and GasGas testing bikes before they are sent out from the factory.
JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
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After a long but enjoyable day at the factory I returned to the place I was staying during my trip. This was the home of GasGas motorcycles founder and the owner of JGas, Josep Pibernat. It was here in his spacious gardens and grounds that I photographed the 2 prototypes and then took them both out riding on numerous occassions. The house was the closest thing I've ever found to a motorcycle playground with bikes everywhere. Just pull it out, kick it over and off you go into the woods and ride your heart out :).
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So here are the photos of both of the machines which I tried. As you will see I photographed everything in detail, because that's what I'd imagine I'd like to see myself. Both bikes have seen a lot of testing for months and months already. They have even been entered as other marques in competitions and quickly pulled out of the race van prior to the factory rider being sent off. Sneaky hey ?!.
This is the 300 2 Stroke Enduro model, designed exclusively for JGAS by five-time Enduro World Champion Mika Arpa. |
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JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
From what I understand the production bike will feature an all injection plastic rear subframe.
JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com
The JGAS MK300 features a 6 speed engine specifically developed by JGAS for Enduro. Impressive hey !. This just goes to show JGAS owner Josep Pibernat's huge ambition and courage. Watch out for JGAS and don't under estimate them.
The exhaust power valve is cable operated by an electric servo situated on the left hand side under the petrol tank.
The exhaust power valve is cable operated by an electric servo situated on the left hand side under the petrol tank.
JGas Jotagas 300 2 stroke and 250 4 stroke Enduro prototype photos and test rides www.retrotrials.com