What category is the 2017 GAS GAS EC 250F?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	GAS GAS EC 250F
Year	2017

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Multidisc in oil bath
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Electronic
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin fcr-mx37
Bore x Stroke	77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	249.60 ccm (15.23 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Excel Aluminium spoke rim
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	140/80-18
Front tyre	90/90-21
Rear wheel travel	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Suspension	Öhlins hydraulic mono-shock absorber
Front wheel travel	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Front Suspension	Marzocchi ø48 mm inverted front fork with closed cartridge
Frame type	Chrom-Molybdenum frame with B-profil

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	8.20 litres (2.17 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall width	830 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall length	2,200 mm (86.6 inches)
Overall height	1,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Seat height	950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Spanish brand. Model also called Gas Gas EC 250 F Racing.
Starter	Electric & kick
Color options	Red/white/black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track30%

City15%

Cornering80%

Daily Riding15%

Touring20%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits intermediate to advanced off-road riders comfortable with tall seat heights and aggressive enduro handling.
Purpose	Built purely for technical enduro and off-road trail riding rather than street use or commuting.
Rider Fit	The tall 960mm seat height and lightweight but tall chassis demand a rider with good leg length and reasonable fitness for standing and maneuvering the bike.
Character	A sharp, lightweight, high-revving single-cylinder machine designed for precise control over rough, technical terrain.
Not Ideal For	This is not the right bike for beginners, short-inseam riders, highway touring, or anyone wanting a comfortable passenger-friendly ride.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 950mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2017 GAS GAS EC 250F, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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