2023 GasGas MC 450F Horsepower and Torque

Whereas its two sister manufacturers had been given many of the consideration amongst Austrian bikes for 2023 with all-new platforms for his or her respective full-size motocross and cross-country fashions, GasGas caught with the identical bikes as final 12 months, making only a slight change to the radiator shroud graphics. With the disclosing of the MC 250F Manufacturing unit Version and MC 450F Manufacturing unit Version, it’s all however confirmed that GasGas will observe in KTM’s and Husqvarna’s footsteps subsequent 12 months with its motocrossers and cross-country racers. With that, 2023 is greater than doubtless shoppers’ final alternative to buy a brand new bike from a dealership that makes use of the identical common platform (engine, suspension elements, body, and subframe) KTM used for its SX, SX-F, XC, and XC-F fashions from 2019 to 2022.

There are facets that mellow the GasGas motocross and off-road competitors fashions’ energy supply (each on the monitor and dyno) in inventory trim such because the absence of a map/traction management change and non-obligatory ventilated airbox cowl. That is very true for the MC 450F. The excellent news is these gadgets are attainable via GasGas Technical Equipment for riders wanting an influence supply extra much like that of the prior-generation KTM 450 SX-F. With 53.0 hp and 33.9 lb.-ft. of torque on our in-house dyno, the MC 450F produces the second-most peak torque within the class however lacks decrease within the rpm vary, making the least horsepower and torque from 4,000 rpm to six,500 rpm. It additionally ranks fourth in peak horsepower and fell one spot from final 12 months within the remaining standings of Grime Rider’s 450 Motocross Shootout.