The 2011 GAS GAS RAGA REPLICA will go into production in May at the Gas Gas Factory, Spain.
The factory riders Adam Raga, Dougie Lampkin, Michael Brown and Loris Gubian are already riding with this new impressive rear suspension. The expert input of Dougie Lampkin has already been noticeable with the development of the new Raga Replica, where Doug has been working close with this new suspension supplier. Doug explained that the Reiger factory together with the R+D team at GG needed to develop a rear shock and linkage system to suit a wider choice of rider abilities, weights and also different terrains and rider techniques. As you imagine the young top riders are all quite small and don't ride the no-stop way but when 'Legend Lampkin' can do both you can appreciate his input to a modern Trials bike.
Reading from the specification list below you can see that the factory has fully loaded the RAGA replica this year with some pretty cool extras. The Reiger shock is the main difference but as you read the list you will see that the quality components from S3 and Renthal etc are all standard on the Raga.
The new White Marzocchi forks with their mated red anodized red triple clamps look stunning!
The usual gold Magnesium parts are fitted again together with an all new colour and graphic scheme. The gold frame has gone which worked well for a limited edition but I have to admit the new 2011 bike looks more 'factory' this year and really does stand out from the standard Pro range. Gas Gas now has that brand identity sorted for the standard models with the beautiful red frame but they really wanted to do something different for the limited RAGA model. The black frame works well in this case together with the gold magnesium crankcases/clutch case. Add the stunning forks and the attention to detail with the red anodized S3 chain adjusters you really have a very special Trials bike!
2011 RAGA Replica Specification:
1. New REIGER rear shock, multi-adjustable.
2. New rear suspension linkage system.
3. New Marzocchi white fork bottoms
4 New red anodised machined fork triple clamps / yokes.
5. New chain guide
6. New sprocket protector
7. New black frame
8. New headlamp
9. New Raga graphics
10. Keihin carburetor (280+300 only)
11. Raga reed block assembly
12. Magnesium gold crankcases
13. Magnesium gold clutch cover
14. S3 Titanium front exhaust pipe
15. S3 'stars' two piece cylinder head
16. S3 aluminium footrests
17. RENTHAL fat bars
18. RENTHAL bar pad
19. RENTHAL grips
20. Throttle bearing system
21. MICHELIN xlight tyres
22. S3 's-cargo' chain adjusters
23. GALFER brake discs
The RAGA replicas are again available in 250cc, 280cc and 300cc.
Gas Gas Motos Australia are accepting orders NOW for this very limited edition RAGA Replica. Get in quick we are only allocated limited numbers.