2024 GasGas ES500 Street Enduro – Only 42 Original Miles – Like New – Austrian Built – Financing & Shipping Available

2024 GasGas ES500 Street Enduro

If you're looking for one of the most capable dual-sport motorcycles ever built, you've found it. This 2024 GasGas ES500 has only 42 original miles and is essentially a brand-new motorcycle available at a significant savings over the cost of a new one.

Built by the KTM Group in Austria, the GasGas ES500 is manufactured on the same production line as its KTM counterpart and shares the same proven engine platform, chassis, suspension, brakes, and engineering. The only real difference is the unmistakable GasGas styling—and in our opinion, it looks even better in red.

Powered by KTM's legendary 500cc SOHC four-stroke engine, the ES500 delivers an incredible combination of horsepower, torque, reliability, and low maintenance. This engine has earned its reputation as one of the finest high-performance four-stroke powerplants ever built. Unlike smaller high-revving motocross engines that spend their lives bouncing off the rev limiter, the 500 produces effortless torque everywhere in the powerband, resulting in long service intervals, excellent durability, and outstanding reliability.

For riders looking to unlock even more performance, a slip-on exhaust, intake modifications, and ECU tuner transform the ES500 into an absolute monster. Properly tuned, these bikes approach 60 horsepower at the rear wheel, delivering explosive acceleration and enough torque to effortlessly lift the front wheel through multiple gears. The power delivery is nothing short of addictive.

Purpose-Built Adventure Performance

This is not a heavy adventure motorcycle pretending to be an off-road machine.

The ES500 is built on a true competition enduro chassis, making it one of the best choices available for riders planning to tackle:

• Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)

• The Trans America Trail (TAT)

• Tight single-track trails

• Technical woods riding

• Sand, mud, rocks, and mountain terrain

• Long dual-sport adventures

While larger 700cc and twin-cylinder adventure bikes can weigh well over 330-450 pounds, the ES500 remains remarkably lightweight, making difficult terrain dramatically easier and far more enjoyable.

Factory Equipment Includes

• Austrian-built KTM Group engineering

• Fuel-injected 500cc four-stroke engine

• Electric start

• Six-speed transmission

• Street legal in all 50 states

• Ignition key

• Locking fuel cap

• Oversized fuel tank

• Continental 50/50 DOT dual-sport tires

• 18-inch rear wheel

• Factory cooling fan with automatic temperature sensor

• Side stand

• Trail Tech-style digital instrument cluster

• Horn

• Turn signals

• High/low beam headlight

• LED tail light

• Steering head lock

• Redesigned lightweight chassis

• Updated swingarm

• Improved ergonomics

• Narrower chain guide for better off-road clearance

Everything about the latest-generation chassis has been refined to improve handling, reduce weight, and make the motorcycle feel even more agile in technical terrain.

Condition

This motorcycle has only 42 original miles and is still in the break-in period.

It was traded in by one of our longtime customers, who owns an excavation company and simply didn't have the time to ride it.

Overall, it presents as virtually new.

In the interest of complete transparency, we noted:

• Small cosmetic mark on one fork leg

• Minor nick on the swingarm

• Light scratching on one rear side plastic

There is no evidence of crash damage, bent controls, or abuse. The motorcycle is exceptionally clean and exactly what you would expect from a machine with only 42 miles.

Why Buy From Kaplan Cycles?

Kaplan Cycles is one of the nation's premier powersports dealerships with decades of experience selling motorcycles worldwide. Every motorcycle receives a professional inspection, detailed photography, and an honest, transparent description.

We also offer performance upgrades including:

• Slip-on exhaust systems

• Intake modifications

• Air filter cage upgrades

• ECU tuning packages

These upgrades remove much of the emissions-related restrictions found on street-legal models and allow the ES500 to perform much closer to its full potential.

Financing & Nationwide Shipping

We offer competitive financing and can arrange insured nationwide shipping directly to your door.

Clear title in hand.

For additional information, shipping quotes, financing options, or to purchase this motorcycle, call or text:

Kaplan Cycles

860-471-0192

Don't miss your opportunity to own one of the finest lightweight dual-sport motorcycles ever produced. With only 42 original miles, this ES500 offers virtually new condition, legendary KTM engineering, and incredible performance at an exceptional value.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

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.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

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

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.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles 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.