Gas Gas Es 700 Review

Used Buyer Review

The ES 700 is essentially a KTM 690 Enduro R wearing Spanish party clothes, which tells you everything you need to know. That LC4c single thumps with genuine character — torquey, flickable, and light enough to actually pick up when you drop it in the dirt. Used examples have generally aged well, but check the radiator guards religiously. Previous owners who played trail hero often bent them into the fan, and replacement parts pricing will make your eyes water. Electronics are surprisingly capable for an adventure-lite machine — traction control and cornering ABS work without being intrusive. The 18-inch rear wheel is the real selling point here; this thing actually goes off-road without feeling completely compromised. Seat foam deteriorates fast though, and the factory unit turns into plywood around 8,000 miles. Budget accordingly. Spares availability leans heavily on the KTM parts bin, which is genuinely good news. Find one with the optional skid plate and handguards already fitted and you're laughing.