Spanish off-road manufacturer Gas Gas has admitted it has financial problems but its UK trials-bike importer says it is “business as usual”.
A Gas Gas company spokesman said: “Over the years virtually every European brand, from KTM and Husqvarna through to Ducati and Piaggio, has had its financial ups and numerous downs. Now Gas Gas is in the limelight in the Spanish national press and on social media.”
In a statement, John Shirt Jr, director/team manager of Gas Motos UK, says: “Gas Gas has had financial problems for some years, as have many European companies due to the global economic crisis. For Gas Gas Motos UK it’s business as usual – in fact we took delivery of more bikes and parts this morning [22 January].
“The usual talk and comment on social media will inevitably continue, which I for one take no notice of. Yes, there may be ‘no smoke without fire’ but there are also mountains made from molehills.”
Pictured: John Shirt welcomes Gary Macdonald to Gas Gas for 2015.