KTM 300 EXC TPI 2022 first ride impressions on Enduro Trail

I took my brand new KTM 300EXC TPI 2022 on the first ride on an Enduro Trail, and here are my first impressions, raw and unfiltered.
My buddy also rode his brand new KTM 250EXCF 2022 for the first time, coming from the Honda CRF250L, that was a great upgrade for him.

[ptft]

Interesting trail, looks like good fun!

[bikevault]

that bit at 3:00 is a killer when wet, it sucks you into the ditch

[scotterickson]

Quick Question: Is there a way to use the stock ktm display for enduros?

[bikevault]

The hard Polo trails are awesome now. Maybe I can join you guys one day.

[garysharpe]

Wow, you make very hard enduro look very easy. Great rider, great bike. Enjoy boss. 😊😊😊

[human]

Update: Heard from dealer! 😱😳 Cylinder and piston severeley cracked. Also rear shock is leaking. Shock is mine to cover dealer said. Engine parts are back ordered to March 15, 2022. Due to holidays they will likely not hear back from KTM unitl 1st week of 2022 as to if they cover anything. Cost is approx. $2, 900 for engine parts and labour. 3 possibilities for engine: KTM covers 100%, some sort of split betwen me and KTM (mabe me labour them parts), & I cover it all.

It lacked power from the 1st minute so I suspect it had a leak or crack from the KTM assembly time. Bad part(s)?

Bike has 7 hours on it now. Never rode it the 1st approx. 2 months due to my health reasons.

[human]

I unfortunately bought one of these pieces of crap. 300 XC TPI
The dealers cannot fix it and KTM will not cover anything under warranty even though it ran like shit from the 1st day.
I will never buy a KTM again.
I was warned I would regret it.