The company was founded in 1985 in Salt, Girona, Catalonia, by Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat after the closure of the original Bultaco factory, where they previously worked.The company's trial bikes achieved competitive success, with world championships won by riders such as Jordi Tarrés and Adam Raga.In 2019, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM, a part of Pierer Mobility, acquired a significant stake in GasGas.This acquisition brought financial stability and resources, allowing GasGas to expand its product offerings and integrate KTM's advanced technologies and manufacturing capabilities.In 2020 Rieju acquired the Gas Gas off-road platform, continuing production of the enduro models under the Rieju "MR" name.[5] In 2006, British Enduro Champion Wayne Braybrook, riding a GasGas, was one of only two riders to finish all 80 miles of the Red Bull Last Man Standing event.Justin Barcia rode the #51 Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas Factory Racing team bike to a win in the season opener at Houston.[7] GasGas Motorcycles's enduro lineup includes models like the EC and EX series, which are built for long-distance off-road riding.