Dirt Bikes

2024 GasGas MC 250F Factory Edition Technical Information

Features and specifications of GasGas’ special-edition 250F motocrosser.

June 17, 2024

The special-edition 250cc four-stroke motocross bike segment grew by one last year, and consisted of as many models with the unveiling of GasGas’ MC 250F Factory Edition, and KTM and Husqvarna not releasing a 250 SX-F Factory Edition and FC 250 Rockstar Edition, respectively. For 2024, all three up-spec 250F MX models from Austria are available, each with notable updates. Before testing the MC 250F Factory Edition in its second year on the market, we pointed our cameras at it to capture static and detail shots, and wrote about what’s new, unchanged, and more for 2024. Read on for that very information.

GasGas’ MC 250F Factory Edition is in its second year on the market in 2024.Jeff Allen

The fun Austrian brand’s special-edition 250cc four-stroke motocrosser spins 40.2 hp and 19.5 lb.-ft. of torque at the rear wheel.Jeff Allen

The only powerplant-related difference between the standard MC 250F and MC 250F Factory Edition is the latter features a Hinson Racing Billetproof clutch cover.Jeff Allen

Header pipe is the same resonance chamber-equipped unit that’s found on the standard model, while muffler is an Akrapovič Slip-On Line titanium component.Jeff Allen

The silencer from Slovenia is equipped with a United States Forest Service (USFS)-approved spark arrestor.Jeff Allen

A new feature common among all special-edition four-stroke motocross models from Austria in 2024 that’s not found on the MY25 standard versions in stock trim is Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO).Jeff Allen

Engine start and stop buttons are familiar to the MC 250F, but the up-spec model comes with a switch on the left side of the handlebar that allows riders to toggle between two engine maps and activate traction control (TC), launch control, and quickshift (QS).Jeff Allen

Users who are unfamiliar with what each engine map is and how to access launch control need only look down.Jeff Allen

While the standard MC 250F is equipped with a Braktec hydraulic clutch in 2024, the MC 250F Factory Edition retains the use of a Brembo system.Jeff Allen

The most visible change on the reworked double-cradle chromoly steel frame is the cutout on both sides of the shock tower.Jeff Allen

Head stays are given the cutout treatment as well.Jeff Allen

Minor updates were made to the swingarm to match the frame changes.Jeff Allen

The MC 250F Factory Edition retains the use of a WP Xact 48mm closed-cartridge air fork and WP Xact shock, both of which have revised settings.Jeff Allen

Left fork cap is slightly different from the regular MY24 motocrossers with this black Allen bolt, which GasGas says not to remove.Jeff Allen

Right fork leg has the usual compression damping adjuster up top and rebound damping knob on bottom.Jeff Allen

Shock spring rate remains 42 Nm, which is common among all Austrian 250F motocross models.Jeff Allen

All suspension damping is adjustable by hand on GasGas’ full-size dirt bikes.Jeff Allen

Factory Racing triple clamps are offset-adjustable, anodized red, and can be found in GasGas’ Technical Accessories catalog.Jeff Allen

Red anodized hubs help make the MC 250F Factory Edition stand out, and are laced to black D.I.D DirtStar rims. GasGas’ MY24 special-edition motocrossers are the brand’s first to come with Dunlop Geomax MX34 tires.Jeff Allen

While the regular MC 250F is spec’d with a 52-tooth rear sprocket, the MC 250F Factory Edition uses a 51-tooth. Both models have the same countershaft sprocket size of 14-tooth.Jeff Allen

There’s no Braktec in the binder department either. GasGas chooses Brembo brakes for its premium motocross models.Jeff Allen

Another difference when it comes to speed control is a semi-floating front brake disc that’s shielded by a carbon composite guard.Jeff Allen

Carbon composite continues with the skid plate.Jeff Allen

The first-ever MC 250F Factory Edition’s seat cover didn’t come with ribs, but this year’s does.Jeff Allen

You’d be hard-pressed to find a larger footpeg on a stock dirt bike than those from Austria.Jeff Allen

Aside from being black instead of silver, the Neken handlebar is identical to the MC 250F’s.Jeff Allen

One of the many included extras on the MC 250F Factory Edition is a WP holeshot device.Jeff Allen

Fuel tank is smaller than the standard full-size motocross models’ (1.8 gallons versus 2.1 gallons) and is exclusive to the fun Austrian brand’s Factory Editions.Jeff Allen

Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas Factory Racing graphics emulate those found on the team’s racebikes just about to a T.Jeff Allen

An hourmeter is a new addition to GasGas’ standard-model dirt bikes for 2024, and a returning feature on the Factory Editions.Jeff Allen

ODI lock-on grips are standard issue on the fun Austrian brand’s dirt bikes, and the Factory Editions are even nicer with a soft compound.Jeff Allen

GasGas’ up-spec quarter-liter four-stroke motocrosser hits the Dirt Rider scales at 237 pounds wet.Jeff Allen

2024 GasGas MC 250F Factory Edition Specs

MSRP:	$11,349
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	250cc
Bore x Stroke:	81.0 x 48.5mm
Compression Ratio:	14.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	5-speed/chain
Dirt Rider Measured Horsepower:	40.2 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Dirt Rider Measured Torque:	19.5 lb.-ft. @ 9,300 rpm
Fuel System:	Keihin EFI w/ 44mm throttle body
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate Diaphragm Steel (DS); hydraulic actuation
Frame:	Central double-cradle chromoly steel
Front Suspension:	WP Xact 48mm fork, air pressure, compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 12.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	WP Xact shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 11.8 in. travel
Front Brake:	Brembo 2-piston caliper, 260mm disc
Rear Brake:	Brembo 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Tires, Front/Rear:	Dunlop Geomax MX34; 80/100-21 / 110/90-19
Rake/Trail:	26.1°/NA
Wheelbase:	58.8 in.
Ground Clearance:	13.5 in.
Dirt Rider Measured Seat Height:	38.0 in.
Fuel Capacity:	1.8 gal.
Dirt Rider Measured Wet Weight:	237 lb.
Availability:	Now
Contact:	gasgas.com