THANK YOU!!!!!! FINALLY SOMEBODY WHO GETS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A 2 STROKE TO RIDE TRAILS!!! Until there is no longer a trail and either cliffs giant boulders or endless logs a 4 stroke beats a two stroke every day.
I could not agree with you more! I actually rode some pretty gnarly single track last Friday while switching back and forth between my 350 and a yz250x. I still preferred my 350. It just hooks up so well. The only benefit I see to a 2 stroke is the weight when hopping logs and rocks. otherwise, 4-stroke all day!
Did you add the auto clutch? I just put one on mine but honestly I didn't really need to. Never ever stalled it. I just added it because I found one on a closeout deal and I'm 60 years old so my tendonitis and old arms are having trouble hanging on the way I used to. If you haven't added the auto clutch I would think about it pretty hard. If you're on a budget I think that money could go towards a lot of other things first.
Your spot on about the 350. The most versatile bike for just about anything other than hard Enduro. We're not doing hard Enduro around here and I'm not riding that super tight 30 in wide trail either. The 3 50 is the Jack of all trades. I have a 250f and a 350 and I literally have not ridden my 250f but twice in the last year. Probably getting ready to just go ahead and sell it and maybe pick up a small bore two-stroke for kicks...
350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling! Try dialing back engine braking to minimum on the CUO and see if you like the chassis even more. Very curious to see how the updated more compliant frame feels on the 2025 FX350 - definitely helps the chassis feel on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition.
I agree 100%. I think the power to weight ratio is perfect and I love that the suspension is a little softer. I weigh 160 so it is perfect for me! I have been wanting to try that, I will test and let you know! What model KTM do you have? I rode a 24 XC-F and loved it!
@@trailrideutah My current main bikes include a 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition: th-cam.com/video/yUrQUoc6RUw/w-d-xo.html 24 Beta 300 Race Editon and 23 Husky TX300 Heritage Edition th-cam.com/video/hsKEZ0G7F5k/w-d-xo.html 21 KTM 350 Kailub. Russell Edition th-cam.com/video/qY-yFv49a9o/w-d-xo.html
With the CUO can you tune the motor down to like a 250? Want to be able to race sprint enduros in the southeast with tighter trees etc. and would like to tone down.
@@jimnelson585 Yes very easy to dial back the power on an Austrian 350 or 450. Here is a short video using the CUO on my 25 350XCF th-cam.com/video/_g-uwN8FQm8/w-d-xo.html
@@jimnelson585 Yes you can pick the Gravel/Wet map and turn down throttle response to minimum (#1) and turn up Traction Control to maximum (#5) and that really dials the 350 back to a 250F feel...th-cam.com/video/_g-uwN8FQm8/w-d-xo.html
Does the Husqvarna FX 350 produce less arm pump than the KX450? Or is the energy loss that the 350 generates very similar? How does the 350 handle on the MX track? And how does the 350's suspension feel on the MX track? I watch your videos. Best regards from Guadalajara, Mexico. 🔥🔥🔥
Super cool video dude. Thanks a lot!! I'm picking mine up tomorrow! I live in CO.. what trail system are you riding?? Also if you don't mind, what's on your front fender?
Where was this video 2 months ago?????? 😂Curious how bottom end feels compared to a 2t 300? I've only ever had 4t, been on an uncorked and tuned FE501 the last 6 years, but I'm really gravitating to the tough stuff, the harder the better. So I bought a 24 TE 300. I love the way the bike handles and rides, it's amazing. I am lackluster on the power delivery. The bottom is much softer than I am used to, I have a hard time picking the front tire up for obstacles like I want. The top end also isn't very exciting. It definitely tractors, is considerably lighter than my 501, and it doesn't wear me out nearly as much. However, I just miss that 4t grunt, especially on the low end.
See last year I had a 300 xc tbi and I was the same. I missed that low end on the 4t and I also missed how well the 4t tracks in higher speed stuff. I will be posting a video soon comparing the 24 350 and the 24 tx 300 soon. My buddy @utmx just picked one up so I’ll let you know when it think.
Nice video and nice bike. I'll second all the things you said about this bike. I have 3 hours on mine now and I always have a permanent smile while riding. I came from an older crf450r that I somewhat adapted for trail. This bike is worlds better than that bike was. What is the black thing on your front fender?
Absolutely! Sooo much better. I had a 2020 CRF450 and this kills it... haha So that is the new Husky Control Unit. You can use and app to change maps and engine characteristics, as well as track lap times, maintenance and things like that. I am testing it out still but it is pretty cool!
I have been thinking of revalving my but so far I am loving it stock! Such great bikes! I have had an issue though where is is leaking oil from the seal behind the front sprocket which is annoying.
@@trailrideutah sometimes a piece of debris can get in there. I had that happen with my shift shaft, a small twig got stock in there and my bike was dripping oil.
@@trailrideutah I dont know that definitively, but with the Rekluse you really can just pick a gear. I literally just ride in 3rd gear everywhere for AZ rocky single track. I also have Cone Valve/ Trax shock that works amazing. Its just such a great bike! I'd get the Rekluse if I was you....totally worth the money....Trust me!
Just decided and bought a 24 fx 350 today from watching this video. How have the flame outs been since breaking the bike in? Have a lot of hills and open trial/pits where I’m at
@@trailrideutahI've got a 22 gas gas ex350 that I bought new in December of 22. After about 10 hours the flame outs pretty much disappeared. I'm riding in eastern woods so I did change my gearing which absolutely eliminated all flame outs. I know you're out west so completely different terrain but I'm glad to hear your flame outs disappeared. 350s Rock!
It really is so hard. I had an XC300 and it was so so good for most things, but I just cant get over that 2 stroke floaty feel. I really really like the power delivery and how planted 4 strokes are. That is is the main reason I switched to the 350.
If you can have both then a 50 350 and a 300 is the perfect garage. Even if you can pick you up an older 300 for a really tight technical stuff. But if I only had to choose one bike. Just one. The 350 wins
Sorry I just saw this comment! What I mean is when you’re feathering your clutch and the bike stalls even with the clutch in. 2 strokes tend to not do this. I have heard changing the fly wheel helps with this but I haven’t tried it yet.
I love the 250fx. My buddy @utmx had one and It was a great bike! My only complaint was the lack of power in the more wide open stuff. I feel like the 350 hits the power just right while still handling like the 250fx. I also like the new suspension on the 350 a little better. It is close though. Both amazing bikes!
ooof good question! So I feel like they are both great! The yz was harder to set up for me off the showroom floor where the husky felt great right away but once I got the YZ set up it was awesome. I think the husky handles better and is a bit easier to put it where I want where the YZ I would struggle sometimes and that is probably a weight and size thing but the YZ power was so nice. I also felt like the YZ could tractor up hills better. The husky seems to flame out easier and has more wheel spin which may be a tire thing but just an observation. I also gotta say the build quality of the YZ is way better. KTM is just cheap. All the KTMS I have had seem to fall apart quicker where the Japanese bikes are tanks. In review though, the husky is much easier to ride and more comfortable. especially stock.
THANK YOU!!!!!! FINALLY SOMEBODY WHO GETS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A 2 STROKE TO RIDE TRAILS!!! Until there is no longer a trail and either cliffs giant boulders or endless logs a 4 stroke beats a two stroke every day.
I could not agree with you more! I actually rode some pretty gnarly single track last Friday while switching back and forth between my 350 and a yz250x. I still preferred my 350. It just hooks up so well. The only benefit I see to a 2 stroke is the weight when hopping logs and rocks. otherwise, 4-stroke all day!
Did you add the auto clutch? I just put one on mine but honestly I didn't really need to. Never ever stalled it. I just added it because I found one on a closeout deal and I'm 60 years old so my tendonitis and old arms are having trouble hanging on the way I used to. If you haven't added the auto clutch I would think about it pretty hard. If you're on a budget I think that money could go towards a lot of other things first.
Your spot on about the 350. The most versatile bike for just about anything other than hard Enduro. We're not doing hard Enduro around here and I'm not riding that super tight 30 in wide trail either. The 3 50 is the Jack of all trades. I have a 250f and a 350 and I literally have not ridden my 250f but twice in the last year. Probably getting ready to just go ahead and sell it and maybe pick up a small bore two-stroke for kicks...
The iron is beautiful!
350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling! Try dialing back engine braking to minimum on the CUO and see if you like the chassis even more. Very curious to see how the updated more compliant frame feels on the 2025 FX350 - definitely helps the chassis feel on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition.
I agree 100%. I think the power to weight ratio is perfect and I love that the suspension is a little softer. I weigh 160 so it is perfect for me! I have been wanting to try that, I will test and let you know! What model KTM do you have? I rode a 24 XC-F and loved it!
@@trailrideutah My current main bikes include a 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition: th-cam.com/video/yUrQUoc6RUw/w-d-xo.html
24 Beta 300 Race Editon and 23 Husky TX300 Heritage Edition th-cam.com/video/hsKEZ0G7F5k/w-d-xo.html
21 KTM 350 Kailub. Russell Edition th-cam.com/video/qY-yFv49a9o/w-d-xo.html
With the CUO can you tune the motor down to like a 250? Want to be able to race sprint enduros in the southeast with tighter trees etc. and would like to tone down.
@@jimnelson585 Yes very easy to dial back the power on an Austrian 350 or 450. Here is a short video using the CUO on my 25 350XCF th-cam.com/video/_g-uwN8FQm8/w-d-xo.html
@@jimnelson585 Yes you can pick the Gravel/Wet map and turn down throttle response to minimum (#1) and turn up Traction Control to maximum (#5) and that really dials the 350 back to a 250F feel...th-cam.com/video/_g-uwN8FQm8/w-d-xo.html
Does the Husqvarna FX 350 produce less arm pump than the KX450? Or is the energy loss that the 350 generates very similar? How does the 350 handle on the MX track? And how does the 350's suspension feel on the MX track? I watch your videos. Best regards from Guadalajara, Mexico. 🔥🔥🔥
You may have convinced me on what the T7's little brother will be.
Super cool video dude. Thanks a lot!! I'm picking mine up tomorrow! I live in CO.. what trail system are you riding?? Also if you don't mind, what's on your front fender?
Where was this video 2 months ago?????? 😂Curious how bottom end feels compared to a 2t 300? I've only ever had 4t, been on an uncorked and tuned FE501 the last 6 years, but I'm really gravitating to the tough stuff, the harder the better. So I bought a 24 TE 300. I love the way the bike handles and rides, it's amazing. I am lackluster on the power delivery. The bottom is much softer than I am used to, I have a hard time picking the front tire up for obstacles like I want. The top end also isn't very exciting. It definitely tractors, is considerably lighter than my 501, and it doesn't wear me out nearly as much. However, I just miss that 4t grunt, especially on the low end.
See last year I had a 300 xc tbi and I was the same. I missed that low end on the 4t and I also missed how well the 4t tracks in higher speed stuff. I will be posting a video soon comparing the 24 350 and the 24 tx 300 soon. My buddy @utmx just picked one up so I’ll let you know when it think.
Nice video and nice bike. I'll second all the things you said about this bike. I have 3 hours on mine now and I always have a permanent smile while riding. I came from an older crf450r that I somewhat adapted for trail. This bike is worlds better than that bike was.
What is the black thing on your front fender?
Absolutely! Sooo much better. I had a 2020 CRF450 and this kills it... haha So that is the new Husky Control Unit. You can use and app to change maps and engine characteristics, as well as track lap times, maintenance and things like that. I am testing it out still but it is pretty cool!
I have the KTM version and love it. The suspension is really good but I got mine revalved for desert racing by AHM and its mint.
I have been thinking of revalving my but so far I am loving it stock! Such great bikes! I have had an issue though where is is leaking oil from the seal behind the front sprocket which is annoying.
@@trailrideutah sometimes a piece of debris can get in there. I had that happen with my shift shaft, a small twig got stock in there and my bike was dripping oil.
With the CUO can you tune the motor down some to make it better in the tighter single track?
Put a Rekluse Radius CX 4.0 in it, and you'll love it even more. Then it becomes the perfect bike
@@MXJEFF94 I’ve been looking into that. Do you know if it mess with the quick shift feature?
@@trailrideutah I dont know that definitively, but with the Rekluse you really can just pick a gear. I literally just ride in 3rd gear everywhere for AZ rocky single track. I also have Cone Valve/ Trax shock that works amazing. Its just such a great bike! I'd get the Rekluse if I was you....totally worth the money....Trust me!
@@MXJEFF94 that’s so awesome! I just worry about throwing some code or something. I think I’m going to get one.
I have it on my 2024.5 KTM 350 XCF-FE and it is so good that I'm thinking of getting another 350 for a backup and selling my 450 SXF for WORCS & NGPC!
Just decided and bought a 24 fx 350 today from watching this video. How have the flame outs been since breaking the bike in? Have a lot of hills and open trial/pits where I’m at
@@johniron88 that’s sick! Since I’ve broken it in, they have been much better. My last ride I had none with 7 hours on it now. Love the bike!
@@trailrideutah awesome thanks dude! Be safe out there
@@trailrideutahI've got a 22 gas gas ex350 that I bought new in December of 22. After about 10 hours the flame outs pretty much disappeared. I'm riding in eastern woods so I did change my gearing which absolutely eliminated all flame outs. I know you're out west so completely different terrain but I'm glad to hear your flame outs disappeared. 350s Rock!
You sold me when you started talking about how your "not a 2 stroke guy". Im not either but i am stuck between the 350 and the 300.
It really is so hard. I had an XC300 and it was so so good for most things, but I just cant get over that 2 stroke floaty feel. I really really like the power delivery and how planted 4 strokes are. That is is the main reason I switched to the 350.
If you can have both then a 50 350 and a 300 is the perfect garage. Even if you can pick you up an older 300 for a really tight technical stuff. But if I only had to choose one bike. Just one. The 350 wins
how tall are you? and how much do you weigh without gear. Best regards from guadalajara mexico 🔥
I’m 5’11” and about 160 and the bike feels so good for me! Thank you! Mexico is beautiful!
What do you mean by flame out and how would you fix it? Thanks!
Sorry I just saw this comment! What I mean is when you’re feathering your clutch and the bike stalls even with the clutch in. 2 strokes tend to not do this. I have heard changing the fly wheel helps with this but I haven’t tried it yet.
How does it compare to a yz250fx
I love the 250fx. My buddy @utmx had one and It was a great bike! My only complaint was the lack of power in the more wide open stuff. I feel like the 350 hits the power just right while still handling like the 250fx. I also like the new suspension on the 350 a little better. It is close though. Both amazing bikes!
Is there a reason you choose the FX over the FE350W?
I'm just not a dual sport guy. I dont need all the road equipment so I like the weight saving.
Is that a small solar panel on your front fender?
Haha no, It is the Husky control unit. You can control engine characteristics and other things. Kind of like the YZ power tuner app.
How do you compare the yz450fx and the fx350?
ooof good question! So I feel like they are both great! The yz was harder to set up for me off the showroom floor where the husky felt great right away but once I got the YZ set up it was awesome. I think the husky handles better and is a bit easier to put it where I want where the YZ I would struggle sometimes and that is probably a weight and size thing but the YZ power was so nice. I also felt like the YZ could tractor up hills better. The husky seems to flame out easier and has more wheel spin which may be a tire thing but just an observation. I also gotta say the build quality of the YZ is way better. KTM is just cheap. All the KTMS I have had seem to fall apart quicker where the Japanese bikes are tanks. In review though, the husky is much easier to ride and more comfortable. especially stock.
@@trailrideutah thanks for the insights