Since Pierer Mobility acquired GasGas in 2019, the Spanish enduro and trial bike specialist has broadened its horizons. For its first foray into Grand Prix racing, GasGas supported the front-running Moto3 Aspar team. Winning the Dakar Rally with Sam Sunderland brought the brand even more recognition in January, 2022. Unfortunately, GasGas didn’t offer street-legal models to capitalize on that racing success—until now.
GasGas doesn’t have to take a leap of faith with the 2023 ES 700 and SM 700, though. Heavily based on the popular KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC-R, the new dual sport and supermoto possess similar characteristics to its Team Orange cousins. The same liquid-cooled, 693cc single powers both models with 74 horsepower peaking at 8000 rpm and 54.2 lb-ft. tapping out at 6500 rpm.
