Nice video. Hope that guy on the Yamaha is ok ! That was wild ! At first I thought tbat was your son on the YZ but then you went into explaining it was an actual race , to my great relief ! Good to hear the bike is performing well.
Thanks for asking. I knew that it had the potential to come across wrong in the video. He and I had a good chat at the end of the race and he was fine, but we both felt bad that it happened.
Thanks for your thoughts on the bike. It's nice getting an opinion from someone who's not pushing parts. I just picked up a 23 350xcf and you're spot on about the suspension and chasis, ktm finally got the valving dailed in.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the new KTM. Those are sweet bikes too! My son Josh rode a '22 Kailub Russell edition bike at this same race in the Pro class and loved it. Although it wasn't the new chassis, the 350 XCF is still one of the best platforms.
I just bought a 23 ktm 250xc and a 23 350 xcf. Suspension is to stiff. I had moto Suspension go through my 250xc and what a difference. Now all the small chop from hitting roots and small rocks are gone. Front and rear was around 1000. Well worth it.
You shred on your bike congrats on the new bike. You should have checked on the guy that went over the bars next to you though. He ate shit hard on that Yamaha
Well I went and picked up a 250xc it is awesome suspension is a little mushy but I think I can adjust it up a bit do you have any recommendations for skid plates and radiator braces
Good for you! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. Interesting that you say what you do about suspension, because when these bikes first came out everyone complained about how stiff they were. A lot of that is the frame, but I've also stiffened up my suspension with a different rear spring and slightly stiffer valving. As for Skid Plates and Braces, I'm using the Tusk skidplate and radiator braces. The braces have been awesome. The skidplate was a prototype so I'm not sure if they're available to the public.
Hey I'm thinking of picking up a 250xc but debating if a 300 would be better or not.. I'm a b level rider and do the same riding you do I ride a 250kx 2smoke I like it its set up perfct but after watching your reviews reviews I'm very tempted to go pick one up this weekend I would like your insight
You can't go wrong with either the 250 or 300. I've owned both, but have been riding a 250XC for the past 7 years. Even though I still really like the 300, I've never wished I had a 300 during that time. 250 is a little more playful and just as fast, but 300 is a little more torquey in the low end. Pick either and enjoy!
That's just a regular Acerbis Quick Fill System with the stock tank. I don't have a dry break system on this bike so the Acerbis works pretty good. It's the next best thing to an IMS Dry Break system. slavensracing.com/shop/quick-fill-system-by-acerbis/
sweet.... had you considered 350 xcf? i was looking at the 300xc, but as a first bike, idk... plenty of street bike track time, but would like to do those trails, not in a race though, just to explore and for fun... do you prefer the 2t for a certain reason? though also of a w version... more concerned with nice plush suspension than speed...
I specifically wanted another 250 or 300 xc. But, that doesn't mean the 350xcf isn't an awesome bike. I have 3 sons that are way better riders than me. They have ridden and raced a 350xcf on occasion, and for racing and the desert, my oldest son said that is the bike he would ride. But for trail riding, I prefer the two strokes. Here's a video of my son riding a '22 350xcf a few months ago in a local race. th-cam.com/video/iBc5PttcMLE/w-d-xo.html
@@RC.56 Only if you are concerned about taking a couple of minutes to mix 5 gallons of gas. For me it's a non issue but perhaps that is because I've mixed gas for me and my boys for 30 years. I also have a 500 EXCf so I ride and can appreciate a four stroke.
@@ridewithmike962 they say with the 4t you can just pull up to a pump and fill….. but that doesn’t sound feasible, as when you go out cross country or single track there is no gas station, so you’re bringing gas anyways. Ok thanks. I also hear the 300 XC does not travel as far on one tank than the XEF? How much difference is there?
Fair question. He's doing great and he and I had some fun battles just this past weekend again at the Rhino Rally (see my most recent video)....he's the guy on the YZ just in front of me.
yeah unfortunately he had the bad line and should have yielded cause he went quite a bit off line and tried to come back in and didn't hold the speed. But shit happens
Haha! “Watch this!” At the end was great! Great review Mike!
God damn, you merked the guy on that YZ. Sheeeeeeeeesh
Nice video. Hope that guy on the Yamaha is ok ! That was wild ! At first I thought tbat was your son on the YZ but then you went into explaining it was an actual race , to my great relief ! Good to hear the bike is performing well.
Thanks for asking. I knew that it had the potential to come across wrong in the video. He and I had a good chat at the end of the race and he was fine, but we both felt bad that it happened.
Great video! And bike and you look awesome! Oh best part of the video is. " Hey watch this " Nice !!👍👍😎
Ahhh....so you watched it to the end ;)
Thank You. I always enjoy and appreciate your family’s videos.
Thank you. I'm glad you find them enjoyable.
Great review! Thanks for that. Enjoy watching you ride while you give so much detail. Great video.
Thank you. Glad you found some value and enjoyment in it.
Thanks for your thoughts on the bike. It's nice getting an opinion from someone who's not pushing parts. I just picked up a 23 350xcf and you're spot on about the suspension and chasis, ktm finally got the valving dailed in.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the new KTM. Those are sweet bikes too! My son Josh rode a '22 Kailub Russell edition bike at this same race in the Pro class and loved it. Although it wasn't the new chassis, the 350 XCF is still one of the best platforms.
I just bought a 23 ktm 250xc and a 23 350 xcf. Suspension is to stiff. I had moto Suspension go through my 250xc and what a difference. Now all the small chop from hitting roots and small rocks are gone. Front and rear was around 1000. Well worth it.
I love them 2 strokes
This video will sell a lot of 2023 KTM 250 XC's. Mine just arrived. Now to add a bunch of stuff to it including a stiffer rear 48 spring.
Would love to hear your first impressions of the bike. I will likely change out the springs as well.
You shred on your bike congrats on the new bike. You should have checked on the guy that went over the bars next to you though. He ate shit hard on that Yamaha
Well I went and picked up a 250xc it is awesome suspension is a little mushy but I think I can adjust it up a bit do you have any recommendations for skid plates and radiator braces
Good for you! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. Interesting that you say what you do about suspension, because when these bikes first came out everyone complained about how stiff they were. A lot of that is the frame, but I've also stiffened up my suspension with a different rear spring and slightly stiffer valving.
As for Skid Plates and Braces, I'm using the Tusk skidplate and radiator braces. The braces have been awesome. The skidplate was a prototype so I'm not sure if they're available to the public.
Hey I'm thinking of picking up a 250xc but debating if a 300 would be better or not.. I'm a b level rider and do the same riding you do I ride a 250kx 2smoke I like it its set up perfct but after watching your reviews reviews I'm very tempted to go pick one up this weekend I would like your insight
You can't go wrong with either the 250 or 300. I've owned both, but have been riding a 250XC for the past 7 years. Even though I still really like the 300, I've never wished I had a 300 during that time. 250 is a little more playful and just as fast, but 300 is a little more torquey in the low end. Pick either and enjoy!
Tell me about your quick filling fuel system when you race? I do a lot of HS races solo and like your setup.
That's just a regular Acerbis Quick Fill System with the stock tank. I don't have a dry break system on this bike so the Acerbis works pretty good. It's the next best thing to an IMS Dry Break system.
slavensracing.com/shop/quick-fill-system-by-acerbis/
Go to Minute 1:13:30 of this video and you can see how fast it can really be.
th-cam.com/video/yDwlwdu2lZM/w-d-xo.html
@@ridewithmike962 Thanks Mike, that is exactly what I am looking for. If you ever want to come ride Downieville, Ca or NV desert, hit me up.
sweet.... had you considered 350 xcf? i was looking at the 300xc, but as a first bike, idk... plenty of street bike track time, but would like to do those trails, not in a race though, just to explore and for fun... do you prefer the 2t for a certain reason? though also of a w version... more concerned with nice plush suspension than speed...
I specifically wanted another 250 or 300 xc. But, that doesn't mean the 350xcf isn't an awesome bike. I have 3 sons that are way better riders than me. They have ridden and raced a 350xcf on occasion, and for racing and the desert, my oldest son said that is the bike he would ride. But for trail riding, I prefer the two strokes. Here's a video of my son riding a '22 350xcf a few months ago in a local race.
th-cam.com/video/iBc5PttcMLE/w-d-xo.html
@@ridewithmike962 those trails look awesome
@@ridewithmike962
Is mixing fuel a pain in the ass? Or it’s not an issue? My only concern.
@@RC.56 Only if you are concerned about taking a couple of minutes to mix 5 gallons of gas. For me it's a non issue but perhaps that is because I've mixed gas for me and my boys for 30 years. I also have a 500 EXCf so I ride and can appreciate a four stroke.
@@ridewithmike962 they say with the 4t you can just pull up to a pump and fill….. but that doesn’t sound feasible, as when you go out cross country or single track there is no gas station, so you’re bringing gas anyways. Ok thanks. I also hear the 300 XC does not travel as far on one tank than the XEF? How much difference is there?
what ratios do you run in this bike since it’s a premixer now
Manual calls for 60:1, but I've been running 50:1 Lucas Oil.
@@ridewithmike962 okay thank you for getting back.
Looks like you took him out bro.
how much do you weigh? Im on the fence on what bike i should get 250 xc or 300 xc. im like 205lbs
Hi Scott. I'm 185 without gear so closer to your weight with gear on. The 250 has no issues hauling me around.
I'm 230lbs and picked up the 250xc myself. I don't see the need for more power than the 250 puts out stock.
A 250 will launch a 350 pound man don't kid urself
I wonder how the guy on the yz is doing😅
Fair question. He's doing great and he and I had some fun battles just this past weekend again at the Rhino Rally (see my most recent video)....he's the guy on the YZ just in front of me.
yeah unfortunately he had the bad line and should have yielded cause he went quite a bit off line and tried to come back in and didn't hold the speed. But shit happens
the first guy ate shit
This guy wacks his throttle…wtf ?
Yamaha💩💀