In-Depth 2022 Off-Road Shootout: 2022 KTM 300 XC

We just wrapped up our 2022 Two-Stroke Off-Road Shootout and in doing so we wanted to dive deep into the pros and cons of each bike individually. Take a listen as we discuss the 2022 #twostroke KTM 300 XC.

Make sure to check out our short and sweet video where we briefly cover how all five bikes tested over multiple days of riding, as well as these bike-specific videos. Make sure to keep an eye out as we release the rest of the line-up as the week goes on.

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[DirtZen]

Awesome to see the 300xc get some love. One of the most versatile and forgiving bikes on the market. If I had to choose only 1 bike, it would be that one. Great video 👍✌️

[barkeep]

Rode this model yesterday. Holy crap! It just glides! It's unbelievable. The power is super linear and controlled but there is a ton on tap. It's almost an extension of what your mind wants to do without a whole lot of over thinking if that makes sense? You're not thinking bout the clutch, rpms, not feeling the small chatter under you, not feeling the motor vibrating your hands numb.. just focus on the lines you take. It makes me feel like im better than I really am.. they figured out that tpi, crisp, smooth, instant power. Not a freaking drop of oil on the pipe after riding all day. The guy that owns it is still on his first bottle of oil after almost 50 hours. Incredible. Wish I'd never saw it lol.

[OtisFlint]

In the northern woods, 300 2 strokes are just about all you see now, at least for any of the serious woods guys. I picked up my '22 300XC in November (coming off a '17 250), and it's been incredible so far. It just does everything well, silky smooth and gobs of torque. I don't ever see myself going back to a carb.

[mxracer]

300 XC is my next bike. Did some single track here in Colorado on a borrowed one. Didn't want to give it back.

[timdonnelly]

I have the 2016 and love it by far in every way!

[bryanheiselman]

The xc 300 is a awesome bike. I have a 12, and yes it has some weight but the motor in that bike makes up for it. Well build bike 🤙

[Craiglife]

Got a '22 Husky TX I love it. I don't know why anyone would put a Rekluse clutch in one. It will literally almost come to a stop in 2nd or 3rd gear and never have to touch the clutch. It's much faster too than I thought it would be.

[mxtodd]

I was very disappointed in this off-road test. I think the MX guys need to better understand the bikes they have chosen and what their intended purposes are when comparing them. The 300XC is clearly a desert focused bike and is delivered with air forks. When comparing that to the Gasgas EC250 which is a heavily trail focused bike it does not make sense to compare one against the other. I heard Ping make a comment as why he can't understand how the XC forks feel different from EC forks? This is obviously because one is air and the other is spring and have two different disciplines. Please take these comments with a grain of salt on this comparison!

[Dirtlegacyreal]

The 300 is the holy grail. But let’s be honest, the 17-19 carb 300’s are untouchable. TBI might change the game, but for now, give me the Keihin.

[Tammacazi]

I have a 2001 KTM 300 EXC and I love it! Yeah it's heavier but it's still a 300 2-stroke!

[davidsalinas]

Awesome video. I bought this bike last year and it was the best decision I made when choosing a new bike.

[rvh]

I have a 2017 300 xc that I bought new and probably have 4 grand easy in upgrades and mods. It's still my dream bike. No desire to trade it for a TPI bike.

[bencarr]

My 22 te300i is a couple weeks away from delivery and I can’t wait 🤙🏼

[NewfoundlandEnduro]

430 hours of riding on my 18 at least 250 of those are super technical trials type terrain that requires a ton of clutch and it holds up well swapped it out at 240 as a precaution and could have left it in . I did go to a 12 tooth front to help it out as im a big guy 6'4' 230 no gear and it needed the help in the gnar we ride

[baggszilla]

Such a sick bike! I would add the headlight and taillight and I'm gone!

[robertesposito]

What classes do the 150, 200 and 300 race in in motocross

[Dirthog.racing]

In the investigative stages of potentially purchasing a new 2T off road bike. Im on a 450SXF which I rode in the desert, but it can be a handful where im at now doing some single track and trail riding in the mountains. Looking at possibly a 300 XCW. Thanks for the info!

[vitalys]

Could you guys tell me where was this clip shot? Id love to ride there one day.

[barnescycle]

I wonder how good the 300 would do moto at the vet level I'm not gonna be doing any real big jumps anyhow and I do woods race some, I thinks this maybe the best all-around bike on all levels and not to mention it's a 2 stroke so in the long term it would save a lot of money on rebuilds ect.

[dirtshart]

I'm a low budget kinda guy so I can't push my self to buy new cuz why buy new when used will do lol. But my favorite all around CC has to be my KTM300 but ive also got a 97 WR250 and that bike I really like in tight single track stuff over the 300.