On my 2nd 350excf. In my mid 50s.....probably the last bike I buy so I decided to get the bike I've always liked 5he most. Street legal indeed a bonus....singletrack built bike for me but connecting mountain trails via roads is a must. Went all in.....desmog,uncorked,tuned,exhaust,and stiffer springs for my riding skill and style. Expensive.....oh indeed.....literally the cost of my 1190 a few years ago. But.....literally so worth it. 20 hours in and I am completely amazed at how a street legal bike "in Canada " can be so good.....so lite feeling in the nasty stuff we ride. Again I bought it and modded it to be a street legal singletrack beast.....and it most definitely is.
I am currently using a ktm exc 350 2017. The motorcycle has a lot of power in every rpm range. It works perfectly for cruising routes and for climbs, problems start on a very technical track and in a difficult train because you can clearly feel its weight. I'm looking forward to more enduro bike videos. You're doing a good job👍
I found the same problem being a lighter dude handling the 350 over slippery fallen trees and up technical climbs was challenging. Looking at getting back into and was thinking about going for a 250 but have a feeling ill miss that little bit of power on the road or open track riding.
Nice video Tudor! 2-strokes are great fun, and for hard enduro competition. Most hobby riders and occasional enduro riders do better on 4-strokes. And for those, the KTM 350 EXC-F is a powerful and great choice. 👍 This makes it the best bike for our use case, for a majority of riders: enduro tours in Transylvania 🥰
New subscriber! Thank you for ur video, quality, words! YT randomly recommend me this video because im searching days ago and i found all the info for what im asking in a single video
💯% correct..I have one & its so much fun. Can be ridden slow easily & not intimidating or you can get aggressive & send it & its comfortable doing that too. Best part is you can ride it on the road to the bush & the real life adventures start 👌👍🤙
I have a 350 EXC, and it's great for cruising singletrack, doubletrack, forest roads, etc, which is basically what I do. I'm not an MX or hard enduro rider, so for me, it's perfect. I did have to dump somewhere between $2-3K into aftermarket components to make it dirt worthy. Needed new tires, ECU, exhaust end cap, guards, tidy tail kit, etc. Whenever I end up needing a new street legal dirt bike, I'll look into Beta, as they're exempt from some of KTM's DOT requirements due to their lower sales volume, and their bikes don't need as many mods out of the box.
@@adri6959 Not sure, but I would imagine with the 250 and 300 2-stroke you are good after switching the pipe to unrestricted one and rejetting the carburetor. Takes fifteen minutes and costs nothing. That is how it used to work with KTM as well. Not sure about 4-stroke models. Of course if you live in the States then registering a two stroke for road use may be difficult depending on the state. Also the roads tend to be wider, straighter and the distances longer so two stroke may not be particularly great option for dual-sport use. However, for example here in Finland you can definitely get around with one. The main issue is, however, that the places where you can legally ride off-road tend to be 20+ kilometers away from the cities. In other words if you are serious about enduro you need to own a trailer, van, pickup truck or live in the countryside and own land or know someone who does and does not mind you riding around shredding their blueberries and lingonberries.
Merci mult pt descriere. Chiar m-am decis sa iau modelul asta sa-l folosesc si pe circuitul de motocross de la TCS si prin paduri. Totul la nivel de hobby
Great production and great argument in favour of the pumpkin patch. Love my EXC-F 350 and just had it professionally rebuilt (2013 with 278 hours of hard riding). Worth the investment. One thing you forgot to mention that is the real kicker: STREET LEGAL! All that and it’s street legal baby… ❤
What is the horsepower of the 350 and 500? I am wanting to convert such a bike to adventure riding. Also I would happily sacrifice power to get better fuel economy. So can you guess at the respective fuel consumption of these two at a steady 100kph?
I actually enjoy the 350f alot. I have a husqvarna fe350s four stroke and I think it's pretty well rounded for everything. I dont hit huge jumps often, just smaller ones usually and I hit alot of rocks, roots, tight trails, some road, it's a very awesome machine, especially after doing a tune, and doing the whole setup, deleting it and the whole 9 yards. It's awesome. It's light like a 250 and it's badass
Get the GasGas EC350F. Cheaper with a linkage. Convert the XPlor forks to open chamber and add an Acerbis bashplate with linkage protection and you have the best bike.
The Japanese also have no answer for the KTM300. They have given up on the 2T enduro market completely, while KTM/Husq/GasGas and smaller companies like Sherco and Beta are coining it. How can Beta even show a profit if the Japanese claim they need so much R&D just to rejuvenate their 250 2T engines with a 300cc capacity and an electric start?
That one is a smaller bore and Sherco is just not as popular as a brand unfortunately, meaning less dealer support. That being said, I haven’t ridden one, although I heard they can be pretty amazing! Each should have their pros and cons, I’d love to ride a 300 to see those for myself
Just replaced an SEF 300 with an EC350 F. Just as happy with the Gasgas as with the Sherco. You won’t go wrong whatever you choose. Sherco probably compares best to the Husqvarna with skid plate, engine fan and map switch etc. if that’s what your riding requires.
On my 2nd 350excf.
In my mid 50s.....probably the last bike I buy so I decided to get the bike I've always liked 5he most.
Street legal indeed a bonus....singletrack built bike for me but connecting mountain trails via roads is a must.
Went all in.....desmog,uncorked,tuned,exhaust,and stiffer springs for my riding skill and style.
Expensive.....oh indeed.....literally the cost of my 1190 a few years ago.
But.....literally so worth it.
20 hours in and I am completely amazed at how a street legal bike "in Canada " can be so good.....so lite feeling in the nasty stuff we ride.
Again I bought it and modded it to be a street legal singletrack beast.....and it most definitely is.
Thanks man, I'm on the fence and this write up I think is going to push me to bite the bullet and go for it (Canada as well, Alberta)
@robtucker856
Whereabouts in Alberta?
I ride McLean,Porkies,the Pass.
Sadly I gotta drive 3hrs to ride them🤣
@@robtucker856 red deer myself
around red deer by anychance
@@WhrsTheAnyKey
The Hat.....I ride McLean Creek as much anywhere now.
100% agree with this message. It’s the perfect bike for the confused man.
Guilty as charged
Very nice editing, colors and storytelling! Also the cinematic. Great job! Thanks for uploading that quality
Thanks for the kind comment!
I never take the time to comment on TH-cam videos but this video/production quality is amazing! you definitely earned a subscriber
I really appreciate! Hope you’ll enjoy the ride
I am currently using a ktm exc 350 2017. The motorcycle has a lot of power in every rpm range. It works perfectly for cruising routes and for climbs, problems start on a very technical track and in a difficult train because you can clearly feel its weight. I'm looking forward to more enduro bike videos. You're doing a good job👍
Totally agree! Thanks a lot !
I found the same problem being a lighter dude handling the 350 over slippery fallen trees and up technical climbs was challenging. Looking at getting back into and was thinking about going for a 250 but have a feeling ill miss that little bit of power on the road or open track riding.
@@socialising6037 when I go back to 250 4t because of better motorcycle control
Wow man, fantastic video! Great footage, editing, and insight. Keep it up!
Thank you!
Watched a few of your vids today- you’re the Fort Nine of the off road world!
Haha thanks man! Glad you enjoyed them !
Nice video Tudor! 2-strokes are great fun, and for hard enduro competition. Most hobby riders and occasional enduro riders do better on 4-strokes. And for those, the KTM 350 EXC-F is a powerful and great choice. 👍 This makes it the best bike for our use case, for a majority of riders: enduro tours in Transylvania 🥰
New subscriber! Thank you for ur video, quality, words!
YT randomly recommend me this video because im searching days ago and i found all the info for what im asking in a single video
💯% correct..I have one & its so much fun. Can be ridden slow easily & not intimidating or you can get aggressive & send it & its comfortable doing that too. Best part is you can ride it on the road to the bush & the real life adventures start 👌👍🤙
I have a 350 EXC, and it's great for cruising singletrack, doubletrack, forest roads, etc, which is basically what I do. I'm not an MX or hard enduro rider, so for me, it's perfect.
I did have to dump somewhere between $2-3K into aftermarket components to make it dirt worthy. Needed new tires, ECU, exhaust end cap, guards, tidy tail kit, etc. Whenever I end up needing a new street legal dirt bike, I'll look into Beta, as they're exempt from some of KTM's DOT requirements due to their lower sales volume, and their bikes don't need as many mods out of the box.
Good points. Where in the world do you live? Just wondering about the registration requirements where you are.
Which beta?
@@adri6959 Not sure, but I would imagine with the 250 and 300 2-stroke you are good after switching the pipe to unrestricted one and rejetting the carburetor. Takes fifteen minutes and costs nothing. That is how it used to work with KTM as well. Not sure about 4-stroke models.
Of course if you live in the States then registering a two stroke for road use may be difficult depending on the state. Also the roads tend to be wider, straighter and the distances longer so two stroke may not be particularly great option for dual-sport use. However, for example here in Finland you can definitely get around with one.
The main issue is, however, that the places where you can legally ride off-road tend to be 20+ kilometers away from the cities. In other words if you are serious about enduro you need to own a trailer, van, pickup truck or live in the countryside and own land or know someone who does and does not mind you riding around shredding their blueberries and lingonberries.
I have a beta 500 rr-s. Best money I've ever spent
Very well put together video. I ride a 2013 350 xcfw and love it. 👍
Merci mult pt descriere. Chiar m-am decis sa iau modelul asta sa-l folosesc si pe circuitul de motocross de la TCS si prin paduri. Totul la nivel de hobby
nice! Sa te bucuri de el!
Thanks for sharing this information!
You did a great work out there ,Goodluck!.
Seriously great video. The editing was incredible. 🤟🤟🤟
Thanks man!
Great production and great argument in favour of the pumpkin patch. Love my EXC-F 350 and just had it professionally rebuilt (2013 with 278 hours of hard riding). Worth the investment.
One thing you forgot to mention that is the real kicker: STREET LEGAL! All that and it’s street legal baby… ❤
The street legality varies a lot from country to country, that’s mainly why I didn’t mention it. But yes, it can make for a great dual sport as well!
Friend of mine has the 500 exc-f converted to a supermoto. Amazing bike and the extra 150cc gives it plenty of room to do highway speeds
I bet! The 350 could also be a more than decent supermoto, but for road use the power of the 500 could come in handy.
What is the horsepower of the 350 and 500? I am wanting to convert such a bike to adventure riding. Also I would happily sacrifice power to get better fuel economy. So can you guess at the respective fuel consumption of these two at a steady 100kph?
I actually enjoy the 350f alot. I have a husqvarna fe350s four stroke and I think it's pretty well rounded for everything. I dont hit huge jumps often, just smaller ones usually and I hit alot of rocks, roots, tight trails, some road, it's a very awesome machine, especially after doing a tune, and doing the whole setup, deleting it and the whole 9 yards. It's awesome. It's light like a 250 and it's badass
Glad you enjoy yours!
@KRANKiT my only complaint with huskies is the clutch slave cylinder goes at 500miles every one I've owned. So I switch it to the rekluse.
Great vid! Excellent photography, enjoyed this thank you :D
I came from a 300tip to a Gasgas ec350f now!!!! It's so good,specially mx ! So much better than the 2 stroke
For MX, for sure, I’d pick a 4 stroke all day!
It excels at what it was built for: trail riding.
The KTM is in a class of its own best dirt bike today I own one and I absolutely love it
Great video. i have a 2022 Husqvarna FE350 Rockstar, love it.
Really similar to this one! I am glad you enjoy it!
Just turned 40…. And here I am !! I want it all 😂
I have the 2024 fe350s version.. love love love the bike.. of cos with new ECU and new Slip on and new Desert ITs ;)
Awesome video and great information that I was already looking for 👍👍
I think it would be a great single track and mid to fast flowy stuff.
Good job man
Get the GasGas EC350F. Cheaper with a linkage. Convert the XPlor forks to open chamber and add an Acerbis bashplate with linkage protection and you have the best bike.
How would the ktm 250 EXC - F compare to Yamahas YZ250FX ?
I didn’t ride the Yamaha yet, so I’m afraid I couldn’t say. Maybe someone else can join this convo?
Are these street legal
They are where I live :)
i would love to ride these hills. Dov'è?
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It´s like people forgot that there is something more. Normal enduro.. Its a normal enduro bike build for normal enduro.
True, it’s a great classic enduro bike. Depending on where people live, that sport is more or less popular
I bought yet another one of these which I don’t need just because… 🤷♂️
Can’t agree. Beta 350 Racing is the better bike. And Husqvarna/Gasgas are different bikes, they don’t ride the KTM.
The Japanese also have no answer for the KTM300. They have given up on the 2T enduro market completely, while KTM/Husq/GasGas and smaller companies like Sherco and Beta are coining it. How can Beta even show a profit if the Japanese claim they need so much R&D just to rejuvenate their 250 2T engines with a 300cc capacity and an electric start?
get the 500 - be happy - be like me
No replacement for displacement? :))
i would call a 2 strokes more of a jack of all trades
What about Sherco 300 SEF?
That one is a smaller bore and Sherco is just not as popular as a brand unfortunately, meaning less dealer support. That being said, I haven’t ridden one, although I heard they can be pretty amazing! Each should have their pros and cons, I’d love to ride a 300 to see those for myself
@@KRANKiT I am really considering either 300 SEF or 350 EXCL.... will reach back in couple of month ;)
If you end up with a 300 ... please do, I’m curious what you think of it! Good luck on your purchase!
Just replaced an SEF 300 with an EC350 F. Just as happy with the Gasgas as with the Sherco. You won’t go wrong whatever you choose. Sherco probably compares best to the Husqvarna with skid plate, engine fan and map switch etc. if that’s what your riding requires.
Even for hard enduro I'll take the linkage, PDS rides like shit IMO.
I’ve come to the conclusion that u just buy a 300xc. Every year.
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My ktm350excf 2012
i ride a 125cc 4 stroke im 511 200 and im happy ride what you like