On Test | The 2024 GasGas ECC & MXC range is coming to Australia!

Hailing from Spain, GasGas is a moto brand that comes under the same umbrella as KTM and Husqvarna. While best known for its petrol-powered dirt bikes that are raced at the pointy end in motocross and enduro competition, GasGas leapt into the electric mountain bike world back in 2021 with a comprehensive range of full-suspension e-MTBs.

The range has evolved over the past few years with the most recent arrivals being the MXC and ECC. The latter has been making considerable noise in the e-Enduro World Cup, with its distinctive profile and bright red paint job making it hard to miss.

Far from being generic open-mould designs, the MXC and ECC utilise a unique frame that integrates damper technology from a fellow big-hitter in the dirt bike world; WP Suspension. GasGas is also one of the first brands to be offered with the SRAM Powertrain, and its pricing across the range is remarkably competitive.

With stock due to arrive in Australia over the coming months, we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on an ECC 6 test bike to see what it’s all about.

gasgas ecc 6 electric emtb
The GasGas ECC 6 is designed for flat-out enduro racing on the steepest and gnarliest terrain.

An overview of the GasGas ECC

The GasGas ECC is the biggest and burliest e-MTB on offer from the Spanish brand. Designed specifically for flat-out enduro racing on the steepest and gnarliest terrain, the ECC features 29in wheels, a 170mm travel fork and 160mm of rear travel.

Developed with engineering input from Kiska Design (a standalone design agency that’s owned by the same parent company as GasGas, KTM and Husqvarna), the full carbon frame incorporates a swathe of removable plastic armour along with a metal skid plate underneath the motor.

The top two models utilise DVO suspension with an Onyx air-sprung fork and a JadeX coil shock. Both ends incorporate WP’s patented Cone Valve technology that aims to provide support and ride height with a high-speed blowoff on hard impacts.

gasgas ecc 6 electric emtb
The four-bar suspension platform drives a coil-spring DVO JadeX shock that incorporates the WP Cone Valve.

SRAM Powertrain

At the heart of the GasGas ECC is the SRAM Powertrain. The Brose-manufactured motor pumps out a whopping 90Nm of peak torque, and it’s powered by a 630Wh battery that was chosen for its balance of weight and range. You can recharge the battery using the port on the seat tube, though it’s also removable from the downtube if you don’t have a powerpoint where you store your bike.

If you need more juice, SRAM offers an optional 250Wh range extender battery that boosts total capacity to 780Wh.

Battery status is displayed via a neat screen that’s integrated into the frame’s top tube. This provides you with key information including which assist mode you’re in, and it’s customisable via the SRAM AXS app. Here you can also tune the motor’s support characteristic, change the function for each of the buttons on the Pod Controllers, and adjust the parameters for the Auto Shift feature.

gasgas ecc 6 electric emtb
The SRAM Powertrain utilises a Brose-manufactured motor that is similar to what you’ll find in a Specialized Levo.

GasGas ECC geometry & size chart

There are only three sizes available for the GasGas ECC range; Small, Medium and Large.

With the ECC being a race-focused bike, geometry is on the longer side to maximise stability on steep climbs and down high-speed descents. You’ll find a 64° head angle, a 76° seat tube angle and a 475mm reach on the Medium frame.

One number that sticks out is the huge 461mm rear centre length. That’s one of the longest rear ends we’ve seen on an e-MTB of late, and we’re curious to see how that will play out on the trail.

It’s worth noting that there are no flip chips to be found on the ECC frame, and as such it’s not recommended to be setup as a mullet. If you’re after a mixed wheel setup, you’ll have to look towards the slightly shorter travel MXC (more on that below).

gasgas ecc 6 geometry size chart
GasGas Geometry & Size Chart
gasgas ecc 6 electric emtb
Up front is a 170mm travel fork and a 64° head angle.

GasGas ECC price & specs

There are three models in the 2024 GasGas ECC lineup with prices starting at $11,899 AUD for the ECC 4. They’ll be available across a range of bike shops and moto dealers around the country, with stock due to arrive in Spring 2024.

Each model shares the same full carbon chassis and SRAM Powertrain, and they’re all equipped with a coil shock and a Maxxis Assegai/Minion DHR II tyre combo.

The bike we’ve got on test is the top-end model; the ECC 6. It’s certainly a striking-looking bike with its bold paint job, shapely frame protection and white coil spring, but how does it compare to the best e-MTBs on the market? Stay tuned for our in-depth review and video coming soon!

2024 gas gas ecc 6 sram powertrain
The GasGas ECC 6 is the flagship model.

2024 GasGas ECC 6

2024 gasgas ecc 5 sram powertrain emtb electric
The ECC 5 utilises a SRAM GX Transmission and DVO suspension.

2024 GasGas ECC 5

2024 gasgas ecc 4 sram powertrain emtb electric
The ECC 4 is the cheapest option, but features the same full carbon frame and SRAM Powertrain as the pricier models.

2024 GasGas ECC 4

We’re looking forward to seeing what the GasGas ECC 6 can do – stay tuned for our review coming soon!

An overview of the GasGas MXC

Sitting underneath the ECC, the GasGas MXC is the slightly shorter travel all-rounder.

It also features a full carbon frame that’s built around the SRAM Powertrain motor and 630Wh battery. Suspension travel lowers a touch to 160mm up front and 140mm out back. The MXC also features a mullet setup with a 27.5in rear wheel that allows for much shorter chainstays.

We reckon it’s a great-looking bike that will potentially a more appealing option for everyday mountain bikers compared to the more race-focussed ECC.

2024 gasgas mxc 6 emtb electric
The GasGas MXC features a mixed wheel setup with 160/140mm of travel.

2024 GasGas MXC 6

gasgas mxc 5 emtb electric
You’ll find air-sprung DVO suspension and a SRAM GX Transmission on the GasGas MXC 5.

2024 GasGas MXC 5

2024 gasgas mxc 4 electric emtb
Equipped with RockShox suspension and a SRAM GX Eagle mechanical drivetrain, the GasGas MXC 4 offers a lot of bang for your buck.

2024 GasGas MXC 4

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