2024 KTM 300 XC-W | First Ride & Review

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In this video I take the maiden voyage on my 2024 KTM 300 XC-W. I cover my likes, dislikes, and convey some of my initial impressions. The bike is completely stock. I haven't even touched the clickers or the sag yet. I'm pretty impressed overall and can't wait to race this enduro bike in a hare scramble with VCHSS. The stiffer closed cartridge XACT forks (compared to the XPLOR fork) are much better for hare scrambles, but honestly might not be as good for proper hard enduro riding. Overall I'm thrilled with the bike and the TBI seems to be great so far. It's quite a bit different from my 350 XC-F I had last year.

Cheers!

[hotlapgarage]

I literally just bought this same bike 2 weeks ago. I used to race some super amateur MX back in 1999-2000. I am now getting back into bikes, I love mine, but then again it is head and shoulders above what I had before technologically....

[Dburt]

great vids! One tip with the PDS, run a heavy spring. If you end up feeling a lot of deflection or it seems too stiff, its more then likely too soft a spring packing with a ton of stored energy. Every time i increased the spring rate on mine, it felt more plush and deflected less over logs and things. TBI motors are amazing, enjoy!!!

[chumpsracing]

Sweet bike, can't go wrong with a 300 2 smoker! Can't wait to see you back on the track, keep ripping man!

[stevedouglas]

You should get the TSP high compression head and ECU reflash ! 👍

[DEAD-LAST]

Can't wait to see everyone come going to start putting mine back together this weekend.

[OtisFlint]

Need to be BraaperBeBraapin now. Yes, the fuel pickup location is a real issue. TBI will be about 20% less range than TPI, but still better than carb.

[stevedouglas]

Nihilo makes a better start / stop buttons that are separate and they also sell a 2nd start button for a backup 👍

[ahsenkhan]

Awesome review here Thomper. Thanks for the technical insight.

[stevedouglas]

Kyle @ Dirt Bike Channel is giving away a 24 300XC & a 24 300XCW Hard Enduro in January !

[TheWhiteOakHomestead]

What a bike dude! You're kinda selling me on this guy.

[doublemeat]

The mapping switch can be bought as an add on I believe.

[joshuatebay]

Class what, just got one too be riding the c40

[OdysseyOffroad]

Awesome video man, I've mentioned it before I would consider getting a bike at some point. The lugging ability (tractor factor) is definitely something I would look for in a bike. never thought a two-stroke would be something that would provide that. For some reason I always thought it would be the opposite. Good info and thanks!

[nickconsin]

How’s it compare to the 250 model? I’m looking at the TE but info should transfer over for the most part I think.

I had a 250xc and it was a lot. Moved to a beta 200rr and love it. But I got to ride a te300 for a short stint and the counterbalanced motor is so smooth and the suspension was awesome. Shouldn’t have ridden it!

Thanks in advance

[harm]

I just did the opposite and bought the (GasGas) 350f . I don’t like the power of the 24 300xcw as it has no toppend power. The 350f has massive power!

[lostinpa-dadenduro]

What are those coveralls you’re wearing? I was looking for something like those for the colder rides.

[philipsmith]

Great review, I did the opposite, went from a 20 300 tpi, to a beta 350 RE with KYB, I prefer the linkage, Why ? because in the fast choppy stuff the PDS dances around too much and isn't as planted and stable as the linkage. fyi I'm a muppet rider, wouldn't even make C class on a good day. 👍

[shawnrobertson]

What brand are those bibs/pants? Does that front pocket become problematic with items in it?

[mattwindell]

Would you say the throttle response is similar to the 350 or is the 350 more “dead” feeling?

[shaunbean]

How does the tbi compare in weight to the tpi?.. can you feel the extra weight of the tbi?