Enduro Bikes

2008GAS GAS EC250

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The 2008 GAS GAS EC 250 is a lightweight enduro machine designed for technical off-road riding and trail work. Its compact 249cc single-cylinder engine and 97kg dry weight make it ideal for smaller riders and those seeking nimble handling in demanding terrain. Known for reliability and ease of maintenance, the EC 250 excels in tight woodland sections and steep hillclimbs.

Capacity: 249.3 ccm
Engine: Single, two-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 97.0 kg
Seat height: 945 mm
Power: 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 GAS GAS EC250

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Dry weight	99.0 kg (218.3 pounds)	97.0 kg (213.8 pounds)
Front suspension	Upside-down Marzocchi fork	45 mm upside-down fork, travel 295 mm.
Rear suspension	Aluminium swing arm. Progressive system with Öhlins* shock absorber	Aluminium swing arm. Progressive system with shock
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc. Double-piston
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston

Other years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering60%

City riding15%

Daily riding15%

Touring15%

Two-up5%

Track30%

Best for: Built purely for technical enduro and trail riding, not for street commuting or highway travel.
Built for: A lightweight, punchy two-stroke that rewards aggressive, momentum-based riding and rewards precise throttle control.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for beginners, short riders, or anyone wanting a comfortable daily or long-distance road bike.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

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Units

At 945mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2008 GAS GAS EC250, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.3 ccm
Power: 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
Engine type: Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2567 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 66.4 x 72.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Kick
Ignition: Digital magnetic flywheel.
Lubrication system: 2% mixture.
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Hydraulic multidisc.

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1476 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 830 mm
Overall height: 1235 mm
Seat height: 945 mm
Dry weight: 97.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 9.50 litres
Ground clearance: 340 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Deltabox made with rectangular-profile Cr-Mo tubing.
Front suspension: 45 mm upside-down fork, travel 295 mm.
Rear suspension: Aluminium swing arm. Progressive system with shock
Front wheel travel: 295 mm
Rear wheel travel: 310 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Double-piston
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single-piston
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-x21
Rear tyre: 140/80-x18

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2002	2008	2014	2019	2025
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc
Dry weight	102 kg	97 kg	101 kg	101 kg	108 kg
Seat height	940 mm	945 mm	966 mm	966 mm	956 mm
Fuel capacity	9.5 L	9.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L	9 L