2024 KTM 300 XC-W Honest Thoughts - 25 Hour Review

After 25 hours of riding I figured it was time to give you my honest thoughts on my 2024 KTM 300 XC-W. I have been pretty hard on the bike and have ridden it in several different environments. From single track to hard enduro, road use & more. What are my honest thoughts coming from the GOAT carbureted 2018 model..

Long story short I love it and think it is the best XC-W model yet. The new TBI (Throttle Body Injection) system is running a lot richer giving me confidence that the engine is getting the proper lubrication it needs. This is by far the TAMEST motor yet and for some it just won’t be enough but for those who like to play in the woods this delivers the most useable power bar none.

If you are looking for a fast bike get an XC, if you want the ultimate woods weapon go for the XC-W and you will NOT regret it.

Here are some of the parts I talked about and other affiliate links👇🏻

Search for: KTM Swingarm guards, FMF pipe, IRC M5B tire, Shinko 216MX Fat (Front) Tire, ODI Rogue Grips, etc.

#ktm #enduro #twostroke

[midgetmoney]

I find it very strange that the Japanese brands have completely abandoned a huge sector of dirt bike riders. I think more and more people are enjoying woods riding and hard enduro. Not everyone can splatter themselves on an MX track on the weekend. We need to go to work monday morning!

[KB-]

I am now at the age of 56, haven’t ridden since 2017. I purchased this bike a few months ago and now have 22hrs on it. For me, this is by far the nicest bike Iv ever owned. I agree with you as it seems to be performing better with more hours I put on it. The power is perfect for me, it could be a little snappier for log jumps, and getting that front end up a little easier. This thing is a freakin tractor when it come to hill climbs. Good review!

[karicallegra]

Great Review. Good to see someone be honest about what makes a bike fun in the woods for MOST riders... often these reviews seem to want to focus on the top few percent that need stupid power and all the bells and whistles. If you and the lady are ever in the Southern Maryland area (south of DC on the "western" side") let me know. I have a 3 KTMs you could hop on and make some content: 1290 Super Adv S, 690 SMC-R, and 500 EXC-F. They are all 2023 models so not the *new-new* but still pretty relevant for the content machine!!

[stacksmasher]

Dude I just got my 1st KTM 300 and its super light and the engine is amazing! I kept hearing about how good they tractor and its all true!

[johnswanson]

I have been thinking about getting back into it. Have not ridden in 10 years had two cr 250s and a 450, did not like the 450. I was contemplating the ktm 300 xcw but was worried it was too much power. Glad to know there are easy to ride off road bikes out there. Good review!

[ShareefTraish-dmwf]

Great review of this bike.. probably the best/honest one yet. I bought this 24 xcw a few months ago, then bought a 24 250xc. I ended up selling the XCW! Both good bikes but I like that fact that I can go slow and FAST on the XC.

[arranpowell]

From Australia, great honest video mate!!! I watched your video when you bought it, now I have subscribed! I have just put down a deposit on this bike, I can't wait to ride it!

[ianjohnson]

At 20 hours on mine and its ben a JOY... so happy with this current generation. Great review man

[audiogarden]

Tractable power is all that matters, which is comprised of several elements consisting not only of the engine configuration but also the gearing, geometry, and suspension setup. It's a complex, interwoven tapestry of design that gives every bike its unique signature and and ride characteristics.

[bizzidy]

💯 agree with your summary. These bikes have very impressive engineering and generally have excellent fit and finish. They are fun to work on and fun to accessorize with protection and things.
As for the pipe protector I couldn’t agree more. I bough several older KTM models that came with the carbon pipe guards and I took them off. I think hitting the guard hard transfers all that energy to the pipe/engine connection point. I’d rather replace a pipe than an engine case.
In regards to how they perform? Well you nailed it. As I get older riding fast just doesn’t appeal to me as much. Slow, technical, methodical riding is so much more rewarding and generally safer too.
Cheers on a great vid.

[mrcrustie]

Your riding vids are my fav keep them coming brotha!!!

[chrisphillips]

Riding slow in the woods is why I bought a 2022 KLX 300R. It just tractors up hills!

[DarkTimes]

I don’t think mine is slow at all… no it’s not a 450 torque monster and doesn’t have mx gearing but when you get on the pipe it rips around my trails as fast as I could ever want 🤷🏻‍♂️ love this bike

[RodrigoGarciactg]

Just got a 24 TE 250! 1.9hrs so far coming from a KTM 4 stroke… I can definitely see why you said you shouldn’t be riding a 4 stroke in the woods and trails 😂 My new 2 stroke is amazing in this stuff although the 4 stroke is a fast beast!

[shankdrummer]

Love the look without the stickers. So clean.

[jksynergy]

much different review from your initial video saying it wasnt much better than your honda air cooled... I am glad you are liking it. Seems like one of the best bikes out there

[georgewarshington]

taking the factory plastics off a new bike and running new plastics until you're ready to sell it is the dirt bike version of rolling the odometer back on a car. it worked for a while but now when i see it on marketplace the value has instantly dropped and i'm looking the bike over 3 times as hard

[ender_wiggum]

I think the new subframe is a non-issue. It is cheaper than the old aluminum one. $150.

The huskys didn't break much... usually in a crash that would bend an aluminum model. The real problem with the Huskys was that replacing the composite subframe was over $400.

[Ronin]

Sounds like an ideal woods play bike. I sold my 2019 WR450F that was all modded out and it was just too much of a beast in the woods. I have been looking at the GPX 300 since Megs loves hers so much.

[markgordon]

I have a 2023 CRF250F inspired by your 250F videos. I love it but is heavy and good for most of my riding. However I have been considering the 300 XC or XC-W. I just rode the 2024 300 XC and it was a beast. While I want a 2-Stroke for its light weight, low maintenance and slow speed performance (not overheating) it still had a little too much of the 2-stroke power feel. The Green map was insane. I’m hoping that the XC-W’s standard map is a little more mellow??