GasGas EC 500F MY25

For riding long, flowy trails and super fun wide open spaces there may not be a better tool for the job than our awesome GasGas EC 500F at Lings GasGas! Big on power, big on fun, and big on guaranteeing good times in the dirt, our biggest capacity enduro bike is an absolute blast to ride.

Powering the EC 500F is a compact 510.9 cc, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke SOHC engine, weighing just 29.2 kg. This powerful motor is positioned with a 2 backward tilt, centralizing mass for superior handling. It delivers an impressive amount of usable power and torque across its entire rev range. Fuel is delivered by a 42mm Keihin throttle body, ensuring precise and instant response. The engine is paired with a 6-speed Pankl Racing Systems gearbox for durable and precise shifts. An electric starter, powered by a lightweight 12.8V 2 Ah Li-Ion battery, ensures reliable ignition. A DDS (Damped Diaphragm Steel) clutch with Brembo hydraulics provides consistent action. The Keihin EMS is small, light, and fast at processing data, managing each gear’s engine map. With a standard Map Select Switch, you can activate two different engine maps (Map 1 for linear power, Map 2 for aggressive response), and an optional Quickshifter allows for seamless, clutch-less upshifts.

It may sound like our half-liter hero is a real powerhouse, but thanks to its modern electronics, updated chassis, and supple WP suspension, the EC 500F is a really nimble steed and the bike of choice for many enduro riders worldwide. The central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel frame features a new shock mount for improved anti-squat behavior and revised engine mounts for enhanced flex characteristics, reducing weight by 300g and improving handling. The two-piece subframe, made from polyamide and aluminum, ensures exceptional strength at a low weight (just 1.8 kg).

The WP XACT suspension delivers best-in-class comfort and control. The 48mm closed-cartridge coil-spring forks and WP XACT PDS monoshock with linkage are both fully adjustable by hand for compression and rebound, offering 300mm of travel front and rear. Braktec calipers with GasGas specific brake disks (260mm front, 220mm rear) provide amazing braking performance. The bike rolls on high-strength D.I.D rims fitted with MAXXIS MaxxEnduro tires for superior off-road grip. The unmistakable, all-red bodywork for a classic GasGas look, with new black-emblazoned graphics applied using IML technology, stays super fresh for a long time. NEKEN handlebars with lock-on ODI grips ensure a comfortable setup. An LED headlight and LED tail light ensure excellent visibility. An Offroad Control Unit (OCU) simplifies wiring and improves reliability.

Category Specification Engine 1cylinder, 4stroke, liquidcooled; SOHC; counterbalancer shaft Displacement 510.9cm (9572mm bore/stroke) Compression Ratio 12.75:1 Fuel System Keihin EFI, 42mm throttle body EMS / Ignition Keihin EMS; electric start; 2Ah Liion battery; Offroad Control Unit with LED diagnostics Transmission Wideratio 6speed; DDS wet multidisc clutch; Braktec hydraulics Final Drive 520XRing chain; primary 29:72, secondary ~14:50 Suspension (Front) WP XPLORUSD, 48mm; 300mm travel; hand-adjustable comp./rebound Suspension (Rear) WP XACT monoshock w/ linkage; 300mm travel; hand-adjustable H/Lspeed comp./rebound Brakes (Front) Braktec hydraulic disc, 260mm rotor Brakes (Rear) Braktec hydraulic disc, 220mm rotor Wheels Excel alloy; front 211.60, rear 182.15 Tyres 90/9021 front; 140/8018 rear (Maxxis MaxxEnduro) Seat Height 956mm Wheelbase 1489mm Ground Clearance 343mm Rake / Trail 63.9 headangle (26.1 rake) Tank Capacity / Range 9.0L transparent polythene tank Weight (Dry) 111.7kg without fuel Exhaust Short aluminum silencer, FIM-compliant Display None; OCU LED under-seat diagnostics Service Interval Refer to owners manual / crankshaft plain big-end bearing designed for long service intervals