Beta 300 RX vs KTM 300 SX 💨 300cc 2 Stroke Showdown - Cycle News

We take two two stroke powerhouses and put them head to head for our latest #motocross comparison. Which one would you choose?
#KTM #Beta
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - First Looks
2:05 - Specs
4:20 - Major Differences
5:53 - Engine Comparison
11:45 - Chassis & Suspension
14:58 - Which One For Me?
16:42 - Winner?
17:42 - Wrap Up

[Trailfocused]

I'm stoked to see more reviews on the Beta! As a current RX owner and previous KTM owner you skipped over a few differences. The beta has a larger fuel tank, extremely strong Nissin brakes, 3 position adjustable bar mounts, faster starting, and quick release button for the seat.

[johndepperschmidt]

Soft suspension? Not on my '22, the springs are good for a 220lb rider.
Power valve adjustment on the Beta is a big factor. Back it all the way out and even remove the inner spring to get max power asap. Smooths any hit.
The Beta is a closet off roader with 2.5 gal. tank and a 6 spd and the ability to power lights.

[pnxtonn]

History lesson too, Beta Made the 50, 65 & 85 motor for ktm for a few years early on

[Natedoc]

opening up the beta power valve allows you to feel a bigger difference between the two maps and really unleashes the beta and it's an absolute beast.

[Tob]

I don’t think that the suspension is an important point for any bike. The first thing u should spend ur money on is Suspension. Give it to someone to set it up for you.

[SreidMX]

Great analysis guys, this does not feel like a cookie cutter review format. Woulda been cool to throw the TM in there if you could get ahold of one. I hear they’re faster than the beta, which may or may not be a good thing. Still fun times that us old vet guys have 3 choices for super bad ass two strokes!

[benmartin]

I’d love the tm racing 300mx in the mix
It’s carbureted with electronic power valve
I have the tm300en tbi and it’s the smoothest and most powerful two stroke I’ve ever felt
And incredibly crisp

[johnallard]

Odd nobody Evers mentions Sherco tm all have had electronic power valves for along time now lol tm had fuel injection but I’m pretty sure theirs is a bit more advanced them Ktm.

[toddrobison]

I have an RX and the seat is the only complaint I have. Seat is like concrete

[hambone]

Can we see how the TM Racing MX300 stacks up?

[bbarker]

I think with the KYB Suspension all youd really need is to swap springs for your weight and ability unless you're a fast intermediate to pro then you're going to need total revalve rework done or even the better kits from WP to make either bike handle how you want it to.

[onlygazza]

Gotta say brilliantly explained tests compared to other top mx review channels, you got a new sub 👍

[Davido]

KTM & Beta ! Love it. Europe has taken bk MX. 💯

[kirkdunn]

BETA is by far best looking off riad bike, dealer network, parts is different story

Props to them for doing an outstanding job

Not too many dudes getting 300s just for will be a trail bike wuth maybe some MX mixed in

Beta riders would be exclusively trail riders i woukd think in US

[TannerFingerboards]

I have been waiting for someone to make this video

[WeaponsEducation]

I have a 2024 KTM 2024 XC. Why would anyone get a SX? The XC is identical, with 6 gears instead of 5 and a button to start the bike! Plus a stand if you want. I get the SX jumps stuff, just adjust the XC, that is why it cost more money.

[Corteum]

I think a direct inject or fuel inject 350 2t would be perfect to go up against the 450 4t's.

[ottokirk]

How bout a $7300 OTD 210lb '23 GG MC250 with an $800 300cc kit. And you could still justify a fork spring conversion! That 210lbs in '24 will be unobtainium. Think about it.

[tdubbs]

I was going back and forth on the two and went with the ktm (husqvarna tx300) because of less vibration and efi

[kirkdunn]

I probably would get a Beta and have owned many

Only issue is parts, even in so cal there arent many beta suppliers

Also Beta has BYOB option, where you can have it built with suspension (std or upgraded) already valved for you along with many other parts when you pick up your bike its already done and set up for you which is pretty cool