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#Redirect [[Gas Gas EC 400 FSE]]
|name            = GASGAS EC400 FSE
|photo=Gas-Gas-EC-400-FSE.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = GASGAS
|parent_company  =
|production      = 2002 - 03
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|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        = Magneti Marelli
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = 6 Speed
|frame            = Deltabox type built using cromoly, rectangular tubes, aluminum swingarm
|suspension      =Front: 45mm Marzocchi fors <br>
Rear: Progressive system with Öhlins shock absorber
|brakes          =Front: Single 260mm disc 2 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
|front_tire      = {{tire|90/90 -21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/80 -18}}
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|wheelbase        = 1475 mm / 58.1 in
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|seat_height      = 900 mm / 35.4 in
|dry_weight      = 118 kg / 260 lbs
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|fuel_capacity    = 7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal
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==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 90/90 -21 front [[tire]] and a 140/80 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a  45mm Marzocchi fors while the rear was equipped with a Progressive system with Öhlins shock absorber. The EC400 FSE was fitted with a 7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 118 kg / 260 lbs. The wheelbase was 1475 mm / 58.1 in long. 
== Photos ==
[[File:Gas-Gas-EC-400-FSE.jpg|600px|GASGAS EC400 FSE]]
[[File:Gas-Gas-EC-400-FSE.jpg|600px|GASGAS EC400 FSE]]
 
== Overview ==
 
Gas Gas EC 400 FSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Most people who have a fairly serious interest
in the motorcycle world have probably heard of Gas Gas. Many people (in the
U.S., particularly) might think of Gas Gas as a "trials bike company". The
vast majority of riders probably haven't ridden a Gas Gas, and they probably
don't know anyone who owns one. They might be surprised to learn that, in
addition to its World trials championships, Gas Gas has been quite competitive
in the World enduro scene, lately, as well. Until now, Gas Gas has been
sharing a minor piece of the American enduro market with other low-volume
European manufacturers such as Husaberg and TM.
 
The release of the EC400F four-stroke in the U.S. is the beginning of a move
to change that situation. At the press introduction for this bike several
weeks ago, I was offered a detailed explanation of the recent reorganization
of the corporate structure in relationship to the North American market. As
this would be of little interest to most readers, I will summarize it by
saying that the company is fully prepared to make its presence known in the US
market in the next few years. Perhaps inspired by the recent success of KTM,
which less than a decade ago was nearly as unknown in the US market, Gas Gas
will be releasing more enduro bikes, 300cc and 400cc ATVs, and a line of
motocross-specific models (as opposed to the stripped-down enduro models the
company previously sold for MX use) within the next two years.
 
If the designers intended for the EC400F to showcase Gas Gas' ability to
produce well-thought out and technically advanced motorcycles for a reasonable
price, they certainly succeeded. The bike features electric start, a hydraulic
clutch, and Öhlins suspension front and rear (the Öhlins forks are a $500
option, the base model receiving 43mm WP units). In a testament to the
technical capabilities of this relatively small company, the EC400F also
features a fuel-injection system so seamless that one might easily forget it
if not for the whir of the fuel pump when the keyed ignition is switched on.
 
Unfortunately, Gas Gas was only able to supply one pre-production EC400F for
the press intro, and so I wasn't able to spend enough time with it to make a
thorough evaluation. What time I did spend on the bike, however, left me with
a very positive first impression, confirming some expectations and shattering
others. Overall, I walked away impressed.
 
Perhaps this is a stereotype, but many riders used to riding Japanese bikes
find that European bikes handle and feel somewhat, uh, "different". The EC400F
did have a few unusual characteristics, notably a slightly raked-out feeling
front end and an impression of carrying too little rear ride height, but these
did little to detract from the bike's performance and I was still able to jump
on the bike, hit the magic button, and take off on a fairly aggressive first
lap of the test course. The bike was unexpectedly slim and light-feeling,
which helped me get comfortable as I mainly ride MX bikes. The electric
starter works perfectly, and, as I mentioned above, the fuel injection was
spot-on.
 
 
Once out on the trails and riding aggressively, the 400 showed it's true
weight (claimed at 260 lbs dry), but the Öhlins suspension kept the bike
composed and I never found it difficult to manage. The test area consisted of
semi-technical trails with few high-speed areas, yet I still found the
suspension somewhat soft for my 150 pounds. Eastern riders will probably be
able to perfect the ride with a little clicking, but us West Coast boys, as
well as faster or heavier riders, may wish for stiffer springs.
 
The EC400F felt particularly versatile on these tighter trails, content to
putt along one moment, but ready to accept a thrashing through the next
section without hesitation. The bike favors an aggressive throttle hand, with
the extremely tractable motor and excellent fuel injection response combining
for effortless rear-wheel steering. Flat corners and ruts are easily handled
as the bike holds it's line confidently through these turns. Hitting berms
while riding aggressively might be somewhat unsettling, as the soft suspension
settings cause the bike to drop down into the stroke noticeably, but this
shouldn't actually affect the ride, as the rebound damping is impressively
controlled.
 
The motor is so smooth and tractable that, when combined with the seamless
throttle response, you might think you're riding an electric bike. In my short
time riding the bike, that was as accurate of an impression as I was able to
form. I can say that the power never seemed inadequate on the trail, and it's
quick-revving nature made it feel somewhat more eager than some other 400
enduro/trail bikes. The exhaust note is pleasing without being too loud, a
compromise many four-stroke builders seem unable to achieve.
 
Overall, the EC400FSE gave me a very good first impression. The bike is quite
attractive as well, with red plastics and gold Öhlins forks being the
highlights. I'd like to spend more time riding this bike, and I'm looking
forward to seeing what Gas Gas has in store for American motorcyclists as far
as other categories go.
 
Source Motorcycle Daily
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Gas Gas EC 400 FSE
|-
!Year
|2002 - 03
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve
|-
!Displacement
|399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|90 x 62.6 mm
|-
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|-
!Induction
|Integrated fuel injection
|-
!Ignition
|Magneti Marelli
|-
!Starting
|Electric & Kick
|-
!Max Power
|47 hp / 35 kW @ 9940 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 6570 rpm
|-
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Frame
|Deltabox type built using cromoly, rectangular tubes, aluminum swingarm
|-
!Front Suspension
|45mm Marzocchi fors
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|295 mm / 11.6 in
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Progressive system with Öhlins shock absorber
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|320 mm / 12.6 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
|-
!Front Tire
|90/90 -21
|-
!Rear Tire
|140/80 -18
|-
!Wheelbase
|1475 mm / 58.1 in
|-
!Seat Height
|900 mm / 35.4 in
|-
!Ground Clearance
|290 mm / 11.4 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|118 kg / 260 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal
 
|}
 
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