GAS GAS Contact 250 vs OSSA Explorer (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS Contact 250stacks up against the OSSA Explorer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | GAS GAS Contact 250 | OSSA Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Weight | 70 kg | 74 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 0.9 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 2.75-21 / 4.00-18 | 1.60-21 / 2.15-18 |
GAS GAS Contact 250 vs OSSA Explorer — which should you buy?
Picking between the GAS GAS Contact 250 and the OSSA Explorer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS Contact 250 brings its published horsepower in a 70 kg package, while the OSSA Explorer counters with its own power figure at 74 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: