bro finally someone who actually knows what they're talking about! so many other reviews people basically say a whole lot of nothing and you can tell they're not very experienced. end up just saying "yeah bike is good". the way you go into detail about things, and comparing it to your tpi, is a breath of fresh air! great video.
I have this bike. I just spent 40 hours on it over 6 weeks in deep brutal sand in FL. I am 6'5" 250. I had to immediately get a higher seat from seat concepts , and RC Tall Bars from Renthal. I never thought a dirt bike could be this good in my life. I loosed up the rear spring 2 clicks and softened up all the suspension settings to all the way out and two in. Perfect. I'll do a video on it on my other channel. It will be out soon and a top search.
I’ve been riding for 30 years raced moto majority of that time. I’ve had all different kinds of bikes. My 2023 300 xc is the best all round bike I’ve ever ridden. Little expensive but worth every penny
Give it 10 hours and everything about the bike will become more compliant. It starts off good out of the crate and gets even better. I’ve also had a lot of hours on the air fork, even had a Kreft set up on my previous 250XC and as a light rider (140 Lbs before gear) the air fork does not work as well for me as the 6500 kit I currently have in my 23’. Your assessment is spot on there. I didn’t have a starting issue or throttle response issue, but my friend, I threw in an iridium plug and you look at it sideways and it’ll fire right up.
I think the purple is cool. Throwback to early 90’s KTM’s. I will say the 23 purple was a bit more subtle but it may grow on you if you let it. Nice video.
Good review, I like alot of the new features. I still have a 2017 TX300 and this is the first bike that I would consider changing to with the TBi and CC forks. I think most people complaining about this bike are trying to sell some aftermarket service or parts.
That KTM 300xc is the best looking bike i've seen in a long time! The purple doesn't bother me as it's a ode back to the early to mid 90's. I'm still rocking a old 2011 KTM 300xc that I bought new and I'm actually surprised that it's still running so well! I've definitely taken very good care of the old katoom but I'm due for one of the TBI bikes for sure!
@@nightrider4370 So do I. The"11 XC was a great bike. New frame, excellent closed chamber "bladder" forks, six-speed transmission, Kehin carb, I loved mine.
I 100 % agree on the rigidity...my 160 lb buddy found it rigid and twitchy compared to his XC-W but me at 210 ....no issues. really agree with what you said.
I'm 200 and thought the new bike felt great and even better after some suspension work, then I went back to my 23xcw and was blown away how much more comfort it had. Damit!! lol. Definitely a step backwards for guys not doing SX
I agree the stop/start button sucks on the new bikes. Switched both my "23"s after the first ride. I use the NIHILO CONCEPTS SEPARATE START / STOP CONVERSION KIT
After watching the reviews. I was second guessing my 23 250xc purchase, until I rode it, it's the most Free and lightweight feeling bike I have rode (came from 22 150i amd 22 250fx). The last of the aer xact forks are surprisingly good here in the Rockies. Especially using "comfort settings".
I just got a 23 250xc also amazing bike the power is amazing compared to my 250 kx 2 stroke. I've already fouled a plug tho, so I'm assuming don't warm up the bike too long?
Have you ridden high country on the AER’s?? I have a spare set of KYB for my 300xc, out in Sargents the AER’s aren’t trustworthy and pound the hands, do a spring conversion and enjoy life! 250xc/300xc are badass!
@@jasonstevens4192 I'm going out this weekend in the mountains I have it setup in the coush setting it's a bit soft but feels great I usually do desert racing and lots of single track I'm 170lbs.
Agreed about the handling. It's much better than my previous bike, a 2018 300 XC. The air fork on mine (2023) is also really good. It's actually my favorite part of the bike. I blown away at how good it soaks up trail trash. Something the prior air forks struggled with.
I run my forks higher in the triple clamps. That helped a bunch for the tight stuff. I’d say the spring forks are definitely better but I’d ride air forks no problem.
Picked up my 24 300 XC last week. I exactly share your opinions. I'm just north of 200lbs and I was able to get the sag within a couple millimeters of factory recommendation. Set the clickers to comfort, ended up tweaking them slightly from there and it's a dream.
@@nightrider4370 Just came back from a weekend trip with the bike. Had it through some proper rock gardens at pace (think basketball sized average obstacles) and I'm blown away by this bike. My 21 XCW was dual valved and professionally setup for me and this bike out of the box has it beat easily. Ride quality, ability to sustain big hits and overall feel\handling are incredible. I did put a new set of rear tires on before this ride, but the suspension itself and more so the fork is in my opinion the best all over performer I've ridden, and I've ridden a lot.
@@ShadowsFirst thanks for replying back to me. I can tell you know what you're talking about. I'm excited to get mine set up. The seat has to go though lol
@@nightrider4370 Agreed on the seat. Tried to get the KTM low seat, but it's back ordered until December lol. 3 dealerships gave me the same date, so... Yeah.
100% agree with everything you said. Just hit 10 hrs on mine. I’m 205 lbs without gear. I believe I got the race sag to set to 115. I love the way it feels. I’m also hesitant to put the correct springs on it because of how good it feels. Did you change your springs? Thoughts?
Appreciate the review. I just bought one and I am a bigger guy as well. If you don’t mind me asking your height and weight? Deciding if I need springs for both ends. I’m 6’1” 275
6’ and 275 with gear. Like I said, I haven’t even tried to set the sag because generally, the math just isn’t there with my weight. I can only tell you that it felt great! Bumping and jumping logs, g-outs, etc. it just felt good. Kinda speechless as I’ve never been able to say that on a stock bike. The Husky was close due to the forks. Just air up or down to your liking and slap a spring on the shock and she’s ready. I’ll know better in a few more hours! Thanks for the interest!
I’ve gotten used to it but still dislike it. The old ones worked so good. So easily! The new ones make you have to push harder and hold longer. Seems silly but I still like the old switches way better.
i was looking for information about this bike, it looks awesome, how heavy is it? how does the suspension feels? planning the get one, hope you read my questions
I don’t have a scale but I’m sure that info is on the KTM site. I addressed the suspension and how it felt quite a bit in the video, give it another look. In short, it feels amazing. Very compliant and precise.
I prefer a stiffer bike with stiffer suspension - I really struggled with the dips and dives from the xplor forks. They are just too forgiving and rough tracks became exhausting.
First thing I bought was the old style single stop/ start switches on mine. Not a fan of the shrouds either, I can tolerate the 23's look . I think I'll keep the 23 with the air fork. Didn't seem like anything else changed.
You’re not alone in feeling like the new frame isn’t as rigid as people make them out to be…. I’m 190-195lbs and day 1 my 2023 was more compliant and softer feeling than my 17 450xc which I’ve pumped a lot of money into to get setup for me. The 300 just felt great bone stock with no foot peg relocation, taller bars etc. I started off on the comfort settings thinking it was gonna beat me to death and need to “break in” and I was very surprised. I ride the Bowling Green, KY area and TN as well and so far even the air fork has been great so I can only imagine the CC being even more compliant. I think a lot of the guys who bought them just don’t have a ton of experience to compare to when saying it was rigid.
You're dead on. The bike is amazing bone stock. It's as good, or better than, my heavily modified 2018 300 XC with KYB forks, revalved shock, jet kit, head, and gearing change. I don't feel the need to do any that to my 2023. The bad reviews (Slavens) are BS. He just gave a tongue bath to the 2024 xc-w, wich is the same chassis he cried was too stiff on the XC.
Looking possibly at the 24 xc300 or tx300 but am skeptical about the air forks...you said you had the forks at 150psi and a bigger guy and am wondering what your weight is. Have a buddy with a 17 tx300 and didnt care for the fork but he was 20lbs lighter. Id be coming off a 18 GasGas Xc300 which i love the forks but want a little more rigidity and maybe power...wont get rid of it cause i love my bike over all my previous but i like options too. You had good things to say about the forks at that psi but im 240-245 with gear so wondering if we're close in weight
I’m 275 with gear on. Damn back pack is probably 30 alone. I have about 7.5 hours on it now. I’m definitely gonna respring it. Feels great on the slow stuff but I can feel it nose dive pretty good with hard braking or going off drop offs. Still feels fantastic for a stock bike but I do need more spring.
@@dirtabletv right on...didnt even think about my backpack so were probably pretty close after that. Well congrats on the bike...pretty sure one of the tbi bikes will be in my garage in a month or 2...thanks
Thank you, sir! Lemme know if ya get one! I’ll have another “after another ride” video soon. Also working on putting the XC and XCW head to head. Love it if ya would sub. Thanks for watching!
Just wondering if you managed to ride a 2024 KTM 250xc? If you have what are the differences ? I’m thinking of getting a 250 just only because they feel smaller and more nimble but worried if the bike may be to twitchy on the throttle in the tight stuff or lacking torque uphills. Cheers
I haven't ridden the 250 XC but I think I would like it! I am a YZ 250 fan and I also love the lighter, snappier and higher revving models. Gotta say though, my 300 has tons of punch and it idles super low even in green map. Go to my channel and watch my most recent video called Rogers Favorite and listen to the motor. It lugs awesome but will also rip your arms off. If your doing GNCC or riding more open terrain, 250 all day. Once you get into the tight stuff, 300 is preferred by a fair margin in my opinion.
I have this bike. I just spent 40 hours on it over 6 weeks in deep brutal sand in FL. I am 6'5" 250. I had to immediately get a higher seat from seat concepts , and RC Tall Bars from Renthal. I never thought a dirt bike could be this good in my life. I loosed up the rear spring 2 clicks and softened up all the suspension settings to all the way in and two out. Perfect. I'll do a video on it on my other channel. It will be out soon and a top search.
@dirtabletv Yeah I'll probably go that route as well if I feel it needs it. You just can't go wrong with TSP. Yeah, I heard they were running quite rich on stock mapping but the latest Mapping fixed that.
Some seem to be having issues with it running rich and flowing plugs. Not me. I think a lot of people are warming it up incorrectly. 33 hours now. Tiny bit of spooge after a ride still on stock plug.
@@dirtabletv ok. Thank you. I've got a 23 te300. I'm looking at the v2 pinit injector relocation kit. Idk if I should delete the oil injection or keep it.
No fuel shut off...weird...and the amount of residual fuel left in the tank...after it runs out sure shortens your riding distance Later we can hear the cure for consumption of the 30% fuel left in tank... What was amazing-, I thought was a little 30 day warranty. And like a few spare rubber parts for something not shown in the manual. So old dog here. What is best method for storage for infrequent riding ? I like to store Mona Lisa- a 2017 300 XCW with tank empty..... And there was a very good or reasonably priced seemed like maintenence plan...that I didn't bite on... I think KTM is pushing for support your local KTM dealer service... Start and stop button & graphics don't bother me a bit. I am thinking how to mount a headlight....and bolt on extra fuel cells...way down low. We will see if a fan is needed... Probably will bring the 12 VDC to a little external jack to charge battery from time to time... And study how much current can be drawn without smoking something or hurting reliability ...maybe for the headlight have it charge another little battery thru a diode... I name all my bikes. Her name is Lightening... May she be the last bike Needful things....
@@suzuki06g I heard the stator's output wasn't enough to run a light, a fan, and keep the battery charged when the starter is being used often while riding hard enduro trails/hills.
Nope. 7 hours on it now and I don’t notice that at all. I did flip my bar mounts around so my bars are in the most forward they can be. The bars did feel too close to my knees before I flipped the mounts though.
Love the new TBI but I'm only getting about 45 miles out of a tank. Between that and the fuel pump pickup its a real disappointment! fix one thing and screw up another
I was skeptical about fuel too but so far (50 hours now) I haven’t had an issue with the fuel pump or running out of fuel. I’ve had many rides in the mid 40’s mile wise and always have plenty left. I think I could get 60 easily. That said, I’m in Tennessee and riding very tight trails
Maybe it’s cuz I’m a female, but I love the graphics! I was thinking about getting this because I’ve really outgrown my Beta 200 RR (and the hubby refuses to work on the bike because the bike is carbed and the manual is in Itanglish!) but now I’m thinking about waiting until the 2025 model is released to see what changes if any and also if there are any deals on 2024 models then. Right now everyone around me wants full retail and one dealer ever charges $998 freight and $495 setup on top of that!
@Dirtable live in central ky. Not far from Nashville. Family owns 300 acre I made singletrack on I ride on the norm. Usually go to blue holler ky/ brimestone tn. Boone national forest has alot of singletrack , wich ill be hitting up soon and I hear windrock tn has some secret singletrack. We need more single track in our area!
Bums me out man. As an older guy (54) I love my 23’ 300 TPI at 13/50 and would’ve just preferred small updates to it. But in KTM’s ever lasting quest to make them “race ready” I guess that’s what we’ll get.
Find somewhere better to keep em safe dat wooden shack is not up to much people are devastated if they get stolen If ya got a GoPro can ya do a vlog when ya enter the Enduro race
I back up your opinion 100%, I'm not a pro rider by any means I heard all the horror stories from the 200 people put of the 30 000 of em that were made, my sensors gave me a problem once, did the tray upgrade and never had another issue with it and I'm a heavy dude and still run my 23 xcw 250 on a stock suspension and I'm not sure but it's planted and goes where I want it to! And runs amazing, but for sure my next one will be an xc300 for sure to suit more of the terrain I have here!
Seat concepts. They have been nothing but helpful on the four seats that I have bought from them. Tell them what you want in your seat and they will build it. They are pricey, but as they say you get what you pay for. You are correct the stock seat will knock your balls off.
I'm no pro but we do like the hard stuff. I just hear everyone calling their average trail riding spots "hard enduro". The trails in this video are just normal-a pinch harder than average kind of trails. Thats all. Thanks for watching.
@@dirtabletv Там у вас места более чем достаточно. Необязательно, в прямом смысле, ходить вокруг мотоцикла, чтоб показать его весь. Можно сперва показать его с одной стороны а затем развернуть и показать с другой.
Don't know what a hard enduro is ? You living under a rock ? My Sherco is a better bike all around, better suspension by KYB, and the carb motor is stronger.
Why are you on here watching a ktm XC review when you have a Sherco??? Oh that’s right, cuz they are garbage. I have never watched a Sherco review. From everyone I know that has had one, it’s the only one they ever had and now they’re one there 2nd and 3rd ktm. Oh yeah, no one cares about KYB here. They’re okay
bro finally someone who actually knows what they're talking about! so many other reviews people basically say a whole lot of nothing and you can tell they're not very experienced. end up just saying "yeah bike is good". the way you go into detail about things, and comparing it to your tpi, is a breath of fresh air! great video.
Thank you very much. I just try and give the info I’d want. Appreciate ya!
Love the guard dog! Certainly not sleeping on the job.
That’s my baby. Georgia… such a great dog!
I have this bike. I just spent 40 hours on it over 6 weeks in deep brutal sand in FL. I am 6'5" 250. I had to immediately get a higher seat from seat concepts , and RC Tall Bars from Renthal. I never thought a dirt bike could be this good in my life. I loosed up the rear spring 2 clicks and softened up all the suspension settings to all the way out and two in. Perfect. I'll do a video on it on my other channel. It will be out soon and a top search.
Appreciate the feedback! I always run into bigger/taller riders with questions. Nice!
Setting all the way in and two out is adjusting the stiff. Softer suspension would be with clickers backed out not turned in.
I said it backswords, thanks@@redball4093
I’ve been riding for 30 years raced moto majority of that time. I’ve had all different kinds of bikes. My 2023 300 xc is the best all round bike I’ve ever ridden. Little expensive but worth every penny
Totally agree!
Give it 10 hours and everything about the bike will become more compliant. It starts off good out of the crate and gets even better. I’ve also had a lot of hours on the air fork, even had a Kreft set up on my previous 250XC and as a light rider (140 Lbs before gear) the air fork does not work as well for me as the 6500 kit I currently have in my 23’. Your assessment is spot on there. I didn’t have a starting issue or throttle response issue, but my friend, I threw in an iridium plug and you look at it sideways and it’ll fire right up.
I agree, i think that bike feels amazing!!
I think the purple is cool. Throwback to early 90’s KTM’s. I will say the 23 purple was a bit more subtle but it may grow on you if you let it. Nice video.
Thank you!
Perfect. Thx for the info!
Good review, I like alot of the new features. I still have a 2017 TX300 and this is the first bike that I would consider changing to with the TBi and CC forks. I think most people complaining about this bike are trying to sell some aftermarket service or parts.
Exactly!
Is that not the most chill dog ever? Sweet bike, thanks for the review!
She’s my buddy!!! Georgia the pitbull.
Love the bike, love the DOG even more!
She’s my buddy!
That KTM 300xc is the best looking bike i've seen in a long time! The purple doesn't bother me as it's a ode back to the early to mid 90's. I'm still rocking a old 2011 KTM 300xc that I bought new and I'm actually surprised that it's still running so well! I've definitely taken very good care of the old katoom but I'm due for one of the TBI bikes for sure!
I miss my 2011
@@nightrider4370 So do I. The"11 XC was a great bike. New frame, excellent closed chamber "bladder" forks, six-speed transmission, Kehin carb, I loved mine.
Clean,
I have the '24 300 sx...love it 💯👍🚀
Good choice!
Puppy is so well behaved. Good pup.
That’s my girl, Georgia. You have no idea how spoiled she is! Thank you!
I 100 % agree on the rigidity...my 160 lb buddy found it rigid and twitchy compared to his XC-W but me at 210 ....no issues. really agree with what you said.
I don’t notice any rigidity at all but I’m a bigger guy. Buddy of mine just rode it and he’s 170ish. Was all over and rigid for him.
I'm 200 and thought the new bike felt great and even better after some suspension work, then I went back to my 23xcw and was blown away how much more comfort it had. Damit!! lol. Definitely a step backwards for guys not doing SX
I agree the stop/start button sucks on the new bikes. Switched both my "23"s after the first ride. I use the NIHILO CONCEPTS SEPARATE START / STOP CONVERSION KIT
I just put 5 hrs on mine this weekend. I love it!
Glad to hear it!
Good lookin bike i like tge black frame congrats
Thanks!
Nihilo Concepts makes a separate start and stop switch conversion the fixes the new start button issue.
I’ll check them out, thank you!
I just installed one on my '23 300xc, love it and highly recommend it.
After watching the reviews. I was second guessing my 23 250xc purchase, until I rode it, it's the most Free and lightweight feeling bike I have rode (came from 22 150i amd 22 250fx). The last of the aer xact forks are surprisingly good here in the Rockies. Especially using "comfort settings".
I just got a 23 250xc also amazing bike the power is amazing compared to my 250 kx 2 stroke. I've already fouled a plug tho, so I'm assuming don't warm up the bike too long?
Have you ridden high country on the AER’s?? I have a spare set of KYB for my 300xc, out in Sargents the AER’s aren’t trustworthy and pound the hands, do a spring conversion and enjoy life! 250xc/300xc are badass!
@@jasonstevens4192 I'm going out this weekend in the mountains I have it setup in the coush setting it's a bit soft but feels great I usually do desert racing and lots of single track I'm 170lbs.
Agreed about the handling. It's much better than my previous bike, a 2018 300 XC.
The air fork on mine (2023) is also really good. It's actually my favorite part of the bike. I blown away at how good it soaks up trail trash. Something the prior air forks struggled with.
I liked the air fork as well. A lot actually. That said, these stock forks are amazing on my 24!
@@dirtabletv good to hear. My biggest complaint with the air fork is that they just don't feel as planted in the corners. Maybe that's me?
I run my forks higher in the triple clamps. That helped a bunch for the tight stuff. I’d say the spring forks are definitely better but I’d ride air forks no problem.
@@dirtabletvmost people just don't take the time to dial them in.
Picked up my 24 300 XC last week. I exactly share your opinions. I'm just north of 200lbs and I was able to get the sag within a couple millimeters of factory recommendation. Set the clickers to comfort, ended up tweaking them slightly from there and it's a dream.
Love it!
Does it soak up edges well?
@@nightrider4370 Just came back from a weekend trip with the bike. Had it through some proper rock gardens at pace (think basketball sized average obstacles) and I'm blown away by this bike. My 21 XCW was dual valved and professionally setup for me and this bike out of the box has it beat easily. Ride quality, ability to sustain big hits and overall feel\handling are incredible. I did put a new set of rear tires on before this ride, but the suspension itself and more so the fork is in my opinion the best all over performer I've ridden, and I've ridden a lot.
@@ShadowsFirst thanks for replying back to me. I can tell you know what you're talking about. I'm excited to get mine set up. The seat has to go though lol
@@nightrider4370 Agreed on the seat. Tried to get the KTM low seat, but it's back ordered until December lol. 3 dealerships gave me the same date, so... Yeah.
100% agree with everything you said. Just hit 10 hrs on mine. I’m 205 lbs without gear. I believe I got the race sag to set to 115. I love the way it feels. I’m also hesitant to put the correct springs on it because of how good it feels. Did you change your springs? Thoughts?
Those purple decals fit you well!
Hahaha! Let’s ride!!! CMRA.
Really hard decision to get away from the 2 stroke, but with a timbersled kit in my near future I need the 500!
Appreciate the review. I just bought one and I am a bigger guy as well. If you don’t mind me asking your height and weight? Deciding if I need springs for both ends. I’m 6’1” 275
6’ and 275 with gear. Like I said, I haven’t even tried to set the sag because generally, the math just isn’t there with my weight. I can only tell you that it felt great! Bumping and jumping logs, g-outs, etc. it just felt good. Kinda speechless as I’ve never been able to say that on a stock bike. The Husky was close due to the forks. Just air up or down to your liking and slap a spring on the shock and she’s ready. I’ll know better in a few more hours! Thanks for the interest!
I love that start button, I don't know why everyone hates it!!
I’ve gotten used to it but still dislike it. The old ones worked so good. So easily! The new ones make you have to push harder and hold longer. Seems silly but I still like the old switches way better.
i was looking for information about this bike, it looks awesome, how heavy is it? how does the suspension feels? planning the get one, hope you read my questions
I don’t have a scale but I’m sure that info is on the KTM site. I addressed the suspension and how it felt quite a bit in the video, give it another look. In short, it feels amazing. Very compliant and precise.
Totally agree, the new buttons suck! Dead engine starts with the new button is no Bueno... 😢
Is the TSP kit on the husky just the power up kit? Or does it have the injector relocation kit too?
No relo kit
I prefer a stiffer bike with stiffer suspension - I really struggled with the dips and dives from the xplor forks. They are just too forgiving and rough tracks became exhausting.
I'm running 13/48 on my 23 TX, working well.
Just did that too, much better!
I had a 2011 carburetor version and 14/50 worked well. 13/50 was too abrupt.
Does it lug down well in 1st gear. Is it possible you could show that off in your next vid?
Did you see my next video?
First thing I bought was the old style single stop/ start switches on mine. Not a fan of the shrouds either, I can tolerate the 23's look . I think I'll keep the 23 with the air fork. Didn't seem like anything else changed.
Glad to know the old switches work. I’m definitely doing that! Thanks!
You’re not alone in feeling like the new frame isn’t as rigid as people make them out to be…. I’m 190-195lbs and day 1 my 2023 was more compliant and softer feeling than my 17 450xc which I’ve pumped a lot of money into to get setup for me. The 300 just felt great bone stock with no foot peg relocation, taller bars etc.
I started off on the comfort settings thinking it was gonna beat me to death and need to “break in” and I was very surprised. I ride the Bowling Green, KY area and TN as well and so far even the air fork has been great so I can only imagine the CC being even more compliant. I think a lot of the guys who bought them just don’t have a ton of experience to compare to when saying it was rigid.
Now that I have ridden it a bit more, the forks are too soft. I can easily compress them while braking. Needs .52 springs.
You're dead on. The bike is amazing bone stock. It's as good, or better than, my heavily modified 2018 300 XC with KYB forks, revalved shock, jet kit, head, and gearing change. I don't feel the need to do any that to my 2023.
The bad reviews (Slavens) are BS. He just gave a tongue bath to the 2024 xc-w, wich is the same chassis he cried was too stiff on the XC.
Looking possibly at the 24 xc300 or tx300 but am skeptical about the air forks...you said you had the forks at 150psi and a bigger guy and am wondering what your weight is. Have a buddy with a 17 tx300 and didnt care for the fork but he was 20lbs lighter. Id be coming off a 18 GasGas Xc300 which i love the forks but want a little more rigidity and maybe power...wont get rid of it cause i love my bike over all my previous but i like options too. You had good things to say about the forks at that psi but im 240-245 with gear so wondering if we're close in weight
I’m 275 with gear on. Damn back pack is probably 30 alone. I have about 7.5 hours on it now. I’m definitely gonna respring it. Feels great on the slow stuff but I can feel it nose dive pretty good with hard braking or going off drop offs. Still feels fantastic for a stock bike but I do need more spring.
@@dirtabletv right on...didnt even think about my backpack so were probably pretty close after that. Well congrats on the bike...pretty sure one of the tbi bikes will be in my garage in a month or 2...thanks
Thank you, sir! Lemme know if ya get one! I’ll have another “after another ride” video soon. Also working on putting the XC and XCW head to head. Love it if ya would sub. Thanks for watching!
You misunderstood: he was talking about his 2021 on the air pressure. The 2024 is not an air fork.
"it looks good... except the purple"🤣🤣🤣
Then you would have hated bike graphics in the 90’s
I love the purple
It should have great low end especially if you go up on the rear sprocket to a 50-51
There's no shortage of power even with 14/48. I am going to play with gearing but I am expecting that very small changes will feel really big!
Just wondering if you managed to ride a 2024 KTM 250xc?
If you have what are the differences ?
I’m thinking of getting a 250 just only because they feel smaller and more nimble but worried if the bike may be to twitchy on the throttle in the tight stuff or lacking torque uphills.
Cheers
I haven't ridden the 250 XC but I think I would like it! I am a YZ 250 fan and I also love the lighter, snappier and higher revving models. Gotta say though, my 300 has tons of punch and it idles super low even in green map. Go to my channel and watch my most recent video called Rogers Favorite and listen to the motor. It lugs awesome but will also rip your arms off. If your doing GNCC or riding more open terrain, 250 all day. Once you get into the tight stuff, 300 is preferred by a fair margin in my opinion.
Is the air filter set up same as the previous models? Thanks
Same as the 23 XC but different that prior year models
As a bigger guy myself, you said you were bigger as well. How tall are and what’s your weight? I’m 6’4 240 and curious how this would translate to me?
6’, 290
I have this bike. I just spent 40 hours on it over 6 weeks in deep brutal sand in FL. I am 6'5" 250. I had to immediately get a higher seat from seat concepts , and RC Tall Bars from Renthal. I never thought a dirt bike could be this good in my life. I loosed up the rear spring 2 clicks and softened up all the suspension settings to all the way in and two out. Perfect. I'll do a video on it on my other channel. It will be out soon and a top search.
Good video Sir. How's it been running on the Stock Mapping? Thinking about picking one up. Changing graphics the second it hits my garage. Hah
I’m running stock mapping but it is the most recent map update. Runs fantastic. I will be doing the TSP head and ECU very soon.
@dirtabletv Yeah I'll probably go that route as well if I feel it needs it. You just can't go wrong with TSP. Yeah, I heard they were running quite rich on stock mapping but the latest Mapping fixed that.
Some seem to be having issues with it running rich and flowing plugs. Not me. I think a lot of people are warming it up incorrectly. 33 hours now. Tiny bit of spooge after a ride still on stock plug.
@dirtabletv The TSP head and remap is going to dramatically change all that...for the better. Shit ton of power EVERYWHERE
Yep. Smoother delivery too. Had their kit on my 21 TX 300.
Love the bike not a fan of the purple but nothing that graphics can’t fix
I agree though it does look a bit better in person.
You’d have hated all bike graphics in the 90’s then
Did you change the 8 series plug and how do ya like the mx33 front tire. Thanks!
No MX 33 for me. Bridgestone M59. Yes, I fouled to 8's and went to the BR7EIX and all is well. No issues.
You getting any spooge?
@@nightrider4370 barely any at all. Little mineral spirits on a rag and it comes right off. I mean like a drip with a one inch trail maybe.
@@dirtabletvare you running the recommended 60:1 ratio of motorex?
@@nightrider4370 I am. Motorex @ 60:1. Just so your know, 60:1 is 2.1 oz per gallon.
Where does the red fuel come from? I buy ethanol free 91 at Casey's and it's yellow. Or it's supposed to be ethanol free 91 .
It’s not the fuel, it’s oil. 23 & 24 XC’s are premix again
@@dirtabletv ok. Thank you. I've got a 23 te300. I'm looking at the v2 pinit injector relocation kit. Idk if I should delete the oil injection or keep it.
I’m saving up from new job in firefighting. KTM 300 making a solid case for a end of year purchase/ birthday gift to myself.
Happy birthday!!!
No fuel shut off...weird...and the amount of residual fuel left in the tank...after it runs out sure shortens your riding distance
Later we can hear the cure for consumption of the 30% fuel left in tank...
What was amazing-, I thought was a little 30 day warranty. And like a few spare rubber parts for something not shown in the manual. So old dog here. What is best method for storage for infrequent riding ?
I like to store Mona Lisa- a 2017 300 XCW with tank empty.....
And there was a very good or reasonably priced seemed like maintenence plan...that I didn't bite on...
I think KTM is pushing for support your local KTM dealer service...
Start and stop button & graphics don't bother me a bit.
I am thinking how to mount a headlight....and bolt on extra fuel cells...way down low.
We will see if a fan is needed...
Probably will bring the 12 VDC to a little external jack to charge battery from time to time...
And study how much current can be drawn without smoking something or hurting reliability ...maybe for the headlight have it charge another little battery thru a diode...
I name all my bikes.
Her name is Lightening...
May she be the last bike
Needful things....
Did stator issues get fixed on the 2024?
Not sure. I’ll be adding a fan and setting the temp at 200 to test it.
I have a '23 300xc - what stator issues are you talking about?
@@suzuki06g I heard the stator's output wasn't enough to run a light, a fan, and keep the battery charged when the starter is being used often while riding hard enduro trails/hills.
Could you notice that they raised the pegs?
Nope. 7 hours on it now and I don’t notice that at all. I did flip my bar mounts around so my bars are in the most forward they can be. The bars did feel too close to my knees before I flipped the mounts though.
Yes now that you mentioned it i thought the pegs felt different.
Love the new TBI but I'm only getting about 45 miles out of a tank. Between that and the fuel pump pickup its a real disappointment! fix one thing and screw up another
I was skeptical about fuel too but so far (50 hours now) I haven’t had an issue with the fuel pump or running out of fuel. I’ve had many rides in the mid 40’s mile wise and always have plenty left. I think I could get 60 easily. That said, I’m in Tennessee and riding very tight trails
The performance is awesome, but those graphics... what were they thinking?
Lol. I do agree!
90's throw back
Maybe it’s cuz I’m a female, but I love the graphics! I was thinking about getting this because I’ve really outgrown my Beta 200 RR (and the hubby refuses to work on the bike because the bike is carbed and the manual is in Itanglish!) but now I’m thinking about waiting until the 2025 model is released to see what changes if any and also if there are any deals on 2024 models then. Right now everyone around me wants full retail and one dealer ever charges $998 freight and $495 setup on top of that!
Where you ride in Tennessee?
I'm near Nashville. All over middle TN but would love to ride East TN soon. You?
@Dirtable live in central ky. Not far from Nashville. Family owns 300 acre I made singletrack on I ride on the norm. Usually go to blue holler ky/ brimestone tn. Boone national forest has alot of singletrack , wich ill be hitting up soon and I hear windrock tn has some secret singletrack. We need more single track in our area!
14 48 is road bike gearing
Could be but remember, transmission gearing matters too.
How do you already have a 2024 model
They just came out…
Theyre already at dealers. The husqvarna’s are too
Bums me out man. As an older guy (54) I love my 23’ 300 TPI at 13/50 and would’ve just preferred small updates to it. But in KTM’s ever lasting quest to make them “race ready” I guess that’s what we’ll get.
I would call “Race Ready” a marketing campaign. They all need a little tweaking to get to that status.
@@dirtabletv I know just complaining. Seems like that’s what you do more of once you hit 50. Onset fuddy duddy syndrome
Find somewhere better to keep em safe dat wooden shack is not up to much people are devastated if they get stolen
If ya got a GoPro can ya do a vlog when ya enter the Enduro race
I'm an insurance agent... it's insured. But locked, guarded by dogs and I like guns...
Was gonna say, or just get insurance on it and have a security cam so in the event it’s stolen it’s an easy claim….
Price??? Very important to majority of riders..
I was just under $12,000 after all fees. TN sales tax is 9.75!
@Dirtable I was close as Michigan sales tax 6% which is 720 on 12000. Thanks for posting cost. Appreciate you..
Ktm world in cedartown Georgia has them 11k otd
I back up your opinion 100%, I'm not a pro rider by any means I heard all the horror stories from the 200 people put of the 30 000 of em that were made, my sensors gave me a problem once, did the tray upgrade and never had another issue with it and I'm a heavy dude and still run my 23 xcw 250 on a stock suspension and I'm not sure but it's planted and goes where I want it to! And runs amazing, but for sure my next one will be an xc300 for sure to suit more of the terrain I have here!
I must be lucky… 3 Austrian bikes so far and not a single issue.
How big are you? 200lbs? 400lb?😊
I’m 290 at the moment.
150 psi? You a big dude?
Yup.
My seat is a brick!
I didn’t think it was too bad but a little firm.
17 hours on mine and it still feels like a 2 x 4. That’s okay though. Just means that the seat foam is going to last a real long time.
Try a recent Beta! 👀 🧱
Seat concepts. They have been nothing but helpful on the four seats that I have bought from them. Tell them what you want in your seat and they will build it. They are pricey, but as they say you get what you pay for. You are correct the stock seat will knock your balls off.
Put 13/50 on it
Too low
@@nightrider4370 lol
What’s with purple? That definitely needs to be replaced.
Supposed to be a throwback to KTM graphics of old. I agree with ya. Leave the past alone.
Or you just dont ride the same terrain.
I'm no pro but we do like the hard stuff. I just hear everyone calling their average trail riding spots "hard enduro". The trails in this video are just normal-a pinch harder than average kind of trails. Thats all. Thanks for watching.
Не мог нормально показать мотоцикл?
What do you want to see?
@@dirtabletv Я бы хотел увидеть весь мотоцикл максимально детально, для этого нужно было обойти его вокруг несколько раз и на разных по высоте уровнях
Sorry, it’s a small space and hard to get around. I’ll have more soon. Thanks for watching and the feedback.
@@dirtabletv Там у вас места более чем достаточно. Необязательно, в прямом смысле, ходить вокруг мотоцикла, чтоб показать его весь. Можно сперва показать его с одной стороны а затем развернуть и показать с другой.
im sure its a good bike but it looks like it got beat with an ugly stick
Sadly, I agree. KTM has made many good looking bikes. This one is ugly.
I imagine you could get some nice graphics with a big KTM for the shrouds to get rid of the lame purple. 23 xc graphics were nice
Don't know what a hard enduro is ? You living under a rock ? My Sherco is a better bike all around, better suspension by KYB, and the carb motor is stronger.
It was sarcasm that you missed.
I hear your sherco has crappy valving. Doesn't matter if they're kyb. If the valving is stiff, they're gonna suck.
Haha he totally missed it
He's another unhappy soul that has to be bashing on someone's happiness.
Why are you on here watching a ktm XC review when you have a Sherco??? Oh that’s right, cuz they are garbage. I have never watched a Sherco review. From everyone I know that has had one, it’s the only one they ever had and now they’re one there 2nd and 3rd ktm. Oh yeah, no one cares about KYB here. They’re okay
Damn ALL you guys commenting! Making me want to sell or trade in my 21 Beta 300 rr for a KTM now! Curse you
It’s addicting for sure! Did you see my KTM vs Beta video? Check the channel and thanks for taking the time to watch!