🔥 Trials-Built, Champion-Owned, Museum-Approved 🔥

Up for sale is a meticulously maintained 2008 GasGas TXT Pro 280, owned since new by Billy Blythe, a New England motorcycling legend, 50-year motorcycle mechanic, and the reigning New England Vet Class Trials Champion.

This bike is the real deal — expertly ridden, professionally maintained, and always respected. Billy used this machine to train for road racing, enduros, and competition trials events. Now, having upgraded to a brand-new 2025 GasGas TXT 300 Pro, this lightly ridden, low-hour gem is available to the public for the first time.

🏍️ Bike Specs & Features:

• Model: 2008 GasGas TXT Pro 280

• Engine: 280cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke trials engine

• Cooling: Radiator with electric thermostatic fan

• Clutch: Hydraulic

• Brakes: Hydraulic disc (front & rear) – upgraded with new Galfer Racing pads included

• Frame: Steel tube frame with factory black coating

• Suspension:

  • Front: DLC-coated telescopic forks – smooth & stiction-reducing

  • Rear: Rebound-adjustable monoshock

• Weight: ~150 lbs – featherweight feel with incredible balance

• Starting: Kick only

• Tires: new Michelin rear tire just installed

• Extras included:

  • Spare rear master cylinder

  • Brand new Galfer Racing front & rear brake pads

✅ Condition Highlights:

• Owned since new by professional racer & mechanic Billy Blythe

• Low hours, meticulously maintained, never abused

• Fresh fluids throughout

• Original rims are perfectly straight, no dings or damage

• Engine runs flawlessly with excellent compression & spark

• Original graphics & plastics in great shape – minor patina only

• Suspension plush and responsive, excellent front-end feel

• No cracks, no weld repairs, no frame damage

• Kaplan America approved – displayed and maintained at the New England Motorcycle Museum

💬 From the Legend Himself:

“I’ve ridden this bike over my car without cracking the windshield. It’s been down staircases, up hills, and never let me down. It’s part of my fitness routine and riding training, and it’s still a competition-ready machine today." – Billy Blythe

"Trials riding teaches you everything — balance, control, traction, confidence. It’s how I stayed sharp on the road and racetrack, and this bike helped me win every event last season on My Kaplan Cycles Sponsored New 2024 GasGas TXT Pro 300."

🧠 Why Trials Bikes Like This Matter:

• Low-speed control = safer, sharper, more confident riding on all bikes

• Incredible fitness = full-body workout in just 20 minutes

• Minimal impact = low noise, low speed, low risk

• All-weather capable = train in rain, snow, or shine

• Perfect cross-training tool for road, street, enduro, or motocross

📦 Shipping / Financing / Contact Info:

• 🚚 Shipping available worldwide – enclosed, insured, door-to-door

• 💳 Financing available – ask us for details

• 📞 Call: 860-454-7024 (ask for Billy, Junior, or Ken)

• 📍 Location: New England Motorcycle Museum – Rockville, CT

🔨 Auction Details:

• Reserve: Set around $3,000 – a third the cost of a new one

• Buy It Now: Available for under $4,000

• Condition: Turn-key, ready-to-ride

• Title: Bill of sale included – off-road model

🏁 Final Thoughts:

If you’ve been searching for a trials bike that’s pro-level but affordable, low-maintenance, and ready to rip, this 2008 GasGas TXT Pro 280 is the one. You’ll never find another this clean, this well maintained, and with this kind of proven ownership history.

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

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We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

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WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.