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Take the two stroke every day of the year

I bought a 24 KTM 250 XCW. Almost bought the street legal EXC-F. I made my 250 street legal. Took 3 months but worth it. 2 stroke is better for me.

One thing he’s pointing out that I’m familiar with is a massive vibration. It’s like hanging onto a big chainsaw the two strokes.

Nice track!!! Mid valves work wonders😎😎😎😎😎😎😎 Adventure on!!!!

How are you finding these rides? I am in SV would be interested to cruise some of the rides you have done.

Lived in coaches county for 24 years.Road rode on a dirt bike.Almost every mountain range every canyon clear to the galleros

Do you have a GPX of that loop you refer to in the video?

What drone is that?

Near SV?

Where is this exactly? Would love to check it out

I don't recognize it brother!

Awesome video.. I’ve been riding the KTM 500 for three years now and love the bike. Also just picked up 2024 Husky 300 tbi. Im excited to get back on a 2S, but I’m struggling to sell the 500.. the 500 does so many things well.. I need more time on the 300, just flashed the ECU and it rips now. I think I need both bikes 😂.. thanks for your videos!

Having owned both a 300tpi exc and 500exc its pretty clear. The 300 is the livelier, peppier relative, it's the most fun, but I live with the 500 because on tarmac liason it holds a constant throttle and on long or multi day trips the 300 felt like my head was inside a brass band instrument, 3x300 mile days and I was smashed on the 300😂

you can pry my 500 from my dead hands - truly and amazing machine, will do anything you ask it to

Never owned one, but wont a Rekluse auto-clutch take care of the engine braking?

I have owned both these bikes and they are completely different. You can't really even compare them. 300 is light and flickable single-track bike. %00 is very powerful but way too much bike in the tight stuff. I just don't think a comparison is really viable. So different.

IMO the #1 caveat to the KTM 500 is VIBRATION bars and pegs, as a dual sport bike I never looked forward to any asphalt riding over 30 miles. That said, not all manufactures have a vibrating 500cc model, the Beta and the Sherco 500's are quite a bit smoother, objectively less vibration. I might be off a year or so on the engine change KTM did 2017 or 18 but the earlier models noticeably with less vibration .

So the takeaway here is…no two bikes are exactly alike. Well done.

Vail, AZ KLR650 rider here. Nive vids. Love our riding areas.

This China Peak over by Klondyke?

Great to own a thoroughbred and a quarter horse they both have specific nuances that make them a joy in different riding situations.....enjoy

What is your estimated fuel range on the Husqvarna?

So glad you had an improved ride this time!🎉

Two strokes for the dirt , four strokes for the street.

Make sure your sag is correct. I have the same bike, always felt like the front end would easily wash out, very loose feeling. I am kinda a light weight, I still had to crank down the preload to get the sag correct so you may need new springs. Still isn't as good as other bikes I've ridden but better. Two strokes are known to be a little twitchy.

I think this is a case of how aggressive you are. I am 65 and love 2 stroke engines, especially when the power band tries to rip your arms out. Roosting everywhere possible is super fun and expected from my 2 stroke 300 Beta. Also run a very low tire pressure to take the edge off the how rough it feels over those rocks. But watching you ride I think you may be a dual sport rider , needing a bike with 4 stroke predictability. You have a great bike there but it was made for a more aggressive rider……… At the speeds your riding you might as well sit down and enjoy the scenery.

Not to criticise but I'd say you are shifting too early, lugging too much. Two strokes like to be "on the pipe". Big one lunger's like 650 four strokes can be ridden with a tall gear but small two strokes hate that. At least that's my experience after 77 bikes.

You need some time riding with others who can help you learn how to utilize the qualities of that bike. You are so tense and tentative and working so hard to keep the bike out of the power band…. You’re riding as if you’re afraid of an inevitable crash. You’re expelling so much energy holding on… I’m tired from just watching you. Your anxiety level is truly palpable. Please find a buddy to help you along… maybe a Xanax before going out…. Whew!

The terrain that you are taking the bike on is the main reason for your frustration, it is 4 stroke terrain, the Husky is a fine surgical tool that has a specific task that it is unparalleled in performance, if you take it outside of the zone of soft and hard enduro it is more of a burden to ride. It just might be the audio but it still sounds like you could ride it a gear higher for a smooth non jerky ride, shift less.

Looks like fun brother!

How do you like the Acerbis headlight? Bright enough to trail ride at night? Looking at options for my 501, the stock light is pretty bad.

The gate on the first road, the power line road, was locked from the west side the last time I tried to ride it from Old Ranch Road. Is it locked on that east side as well?