First Ride 2023 KTM 300XC-W Fuel Injected Two Stroke - Dirt Bike Magazine

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Dirt Bike Magazine tests the 2023 KTM 300XC-W two stroke on the trail. In the U.S., there are two different 300cc two-strokes that carry the KTM name: the 300XC and the 300XC-W. Up front, the two bikes seem very similar. They both have the most successful motor in KTM history; the 300cc two-stroke. Both have Transfer Port Injection, oil injection and six-speed transmissions. According to KTM’s overall plan, bikes in the XC line are viewed as cross-country racers. Those with the “W” suffix are more trail oriented. That, however, doesn’t stop anyone from lining up with W models in enduros and cross-country events all over the country, most specifically in the east. First and foremost, PDS rear suspension without linkage is used on the W. That means the WP Xplor shock is bolted directly to the swingarm. The spring is progressive and has dual rates of 60 and 66 Nm. The frame and swingarm are designed specifically to accommodate this system. On the XC-W, linkage is used to connect the Xact 5750 shock to the swingarm. A straight rate spring of 42 Nm is used. When a tight trail is littered with junk and it’s a struggle to just keep moving, there’s nothing better than the W.

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[Twisted_Tow]

Just bought the 2023 KTM 300XC-W. I have around 7 hours on it now. I can't ride much because its 20 degrees all the time now and I'm a fair weathered rider lol. This bike is a power house, much smoother, more controllable power delivery vs my 2007 KTM 300 XC-W. Not to say my 07 is not an amazing bike, because I still love to ride it. $12, 900 out the door, but I could honestly care less. Everyone complained about the $7, 000 MSRP when I bought that bike way back when. This is more than enough bike for me and most average riders like myself. I'm excited to race the next season next spring.

[mritalianhillbilly]

Got the 2022 Erzbergrodeo, all bells and whistles for only a extra grand, fan all brake protectors and more, absolutely a beast in the trails

[petek]

I picked one up in May, it's a super easy bike to ride, last time I was on a dirtbike was back in 2000 and that was a leftover 1999 cr250.... I'm not as good as then but the ktm makes up for that

[brianfeeney]

I still ride my 2001 KTM - 300 EXC
That Motor Just Wants to R U N & R U N
It’s Never Let Me Down …………………………………
🇦🇹

[gpaull]

Piston, ring and cylinder manufacturers are happy that at least one KTM model is still TPI. 😂

[johnmorrison]

I LOVE my 22 model! I think it needs lighter fork oil as I feel there is a little too much compression damping. I fitted an Emduro Engineering brake pedal and a KTM fan early as I found the same thing you guys did. Also I put on a Motominded/Baja Designs headlight as the stock one is garbage…

[brendtoconnell]

The old bikes perform just as great as the new fuel injected. I have a new 2022 300xcw. And I still prefer my old 2009 300xcw that I sold. I regret that. That's because the suspension was all dialed in. If the suspension isn't working for you. Then you need to take the time and become a suspension expert.

[dh-flies]

I still have my 2005 300 EXC and just cannot part with it. No injection, no electric start but it is so fun to ride. I also have a '22 500 EXC-F. I ride them both and love them both. But I agree with the masses, the prices are getting out of control. But, you can't blame me, I didn't vote for him.

[TJ-pool]

They need to work with ski too (brp) on oil injection, doo has had it dialed forever.

[onthethrottle]

2019 was the best TPI bike, go try one and you'll see, the suspension, motor and reliability was spot on. KTM tried to improve and slightly went off stroke, not to a detriment, but nothing is as good as a 19 TPI!

[Mike-uhgw]

The lowest price I can find new is $7699 from Jacksonville FL. The 24s are going for $11, 499. If it wasn't a 1500 mile trip I would go pick one up today.

[adambatchelder]

Well at least we can still add a kick starter and a aftermarket tbi kit.
And just so you know they are week stick compared to a 12 to 16 bike .

[nicholascanjura]

This bike is very light for enduro riders

[GNR]

Is Dirtbike Magazine Canadian? You quoted the Canadian MSRP which is why I ask. And I agree, it is outrageous. I know fuel costs have raised the price of everything, but these bikes (and Yamaha's, as I have been looking at them as well) have gone up a lot in price in the last few years.

[wfodavid]

Still on my 21. No need to change as its the same bike.

[rowynmaddocks]

Kymco barrel and head and sub standard vertex piston

[jimmyneutron]

The whole point of a 2 stroke is to keep a low price point and easy maintenance in your garage and not spend 150 an hour for a mechanic. Who ever thought not putting a kick starter on was probably the same designer that thought a car didn't need a oil dipstick.

[ryanbelanger]

Do you know what the dB level is on stock 300 XC-Ws? Will they pass the 94dB test?

[AshfaqAhmad-scjo]

i also have ke 175 1981 is in a genuine condition in city pakistan.since 27 years not wash only clean with cloth polish and use wd 40 for wheels wire cleaning kept with grate care and love 43 years old now.after 50 years i want to kawasaki company japan for kawasaki museum and i hope company give new model of trail kawasaki mangement for this regard thank whole world for support me thanks rana ashfaq.

[Foxtrot]

$12, 500 for a 2-stroke dirt bike is 100% price gouging