Within 1:30 you gave me the answer to my question that I was struggling to find anywhere else. This is how all videos should be and thank you dude. I stayed and watched the rest of the video because I liked this and your other videos so much. I've subscribed :)
Yo man I just wanted to say I've been a subscriber for over a year, you were a lot smaller channel back then! Awesome to see how you've grown into the go to channel for dirtbike information and single track/enduro riding.
Dude you're doing such a great job with these videos. I've enjoyed all of them because you provide us with real useable information about the things we really need as riders. Keep up the good work and hope your good as new from your knee injury ✊ braaapp
so the XCW - with the lower 1st and 2nd gear - you're probably less likely to stall in the slower harder single track trails. Thanks for this video. I just bought a preowned 2009 200 XCW.
Does anyone know how I can make my 250sx have slower gears. I’m not ready to give up track but I enjoy enduro. I’m on the clutch 99% of the time in single track. All my buddy’s with xc’s barely ride the clutch. Just smaller sprockets?
Even ignoring the aesthetics, KTM's and Bergs are just much, much better bikes to tune, work on and maintain. It's blatantly obvious that KTM's were designed with some sensible engineering decisions vs the Japanese bikes that focus more on finding the exact right fastener for every single bolt hole = 423489107465981623498173 different bolts and a hell of a lot more time to do anything with them Pulling anything out of a KTM is very easy to do, and its such a pleasure to work on. PDS shocks come out in 2 bolts, thats it. You don't have to strip half the damn bike off the frame to get it out. Parts are vastly interchangeable across the board, for instance the exact same rims/hubs/bearings/spacers are used for the entire full size lineup from 125 to 500 (and even many of the adventure bikes) across years from ~2003 to 2017 I believe (with only small differences before and after that, which you can use adapters), because why the hell change it every couple years and every model like the japs do? Just engineer it PROPERLY once, and then use it over and over again. Makes parts super easy to find and very cheap 2nd hand Almost all fasteners where reasonable are the same size meaning you only need a very small toolkit to work on the entire bike etc
Great explanation! Thanks for the info and clear explanation. On another note have you ever done an overview of height (seat height , rider height) for all these different brand bikes you ride/own? Those would be good videos also.
Kyle great videos and info. I am picking up a 2019 KTM 300 XC-F TPI next week. It was a tough choice deciding between this bike and the XC. Your videos definitely helped. I am coming off a 450WR, hoping the xcf hits hard enough out of the hole. I ride mostly trails - classify myself as a beginner to intermediate rider but want to get better.
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Kyle, how would you rate (1-10) both the 2020 XC and XCW in the following categories; overall suspension compliance (1-10) ; suspension ability to absorb the technical stuff (1-10); engine ability to deliver smooth controllable power (1-10) , Overall rating of the each bike best all arounder (1-10).... thanks for your time:)
I prefer the wide ratio transmission, headlight, tailight, trip meter, linkage suspension, and a carburetor! 2018 Husqvarna TE250 was juuuuust right for me. Love my bike!
Good breakdown. On a side note for the shorter riders, such as myself, the linkage makes the bike sit quite a bit lower than the PDS so that is huge for me. I put the short seat on it and didn't touch anything else. A few of my previous KTM's I have had lowered due to my height and injuries and the suspension was never right. I currently have a 2017 Husky TX300 with about 210 hours on it, it's basically the same as the 300xc save a few small things. I am loving the air fork, it's also the first fork I haven't had to valve for my lighter weight. I run it at 123-127 psi. 123 for slow speed technical and 127 for desert and more open riding. Almost everyone I ride with has the XCW 6 Days or "regular" XCW and it's too tall for me when we swap bikes. The gearing is noticeably different and less gap which I prefer. I am generally in 3rd when XCW's are in 2. I am 5'9" and under 150 lbs.
Nice video! I agree about the trans. My preference is also the XC trans, 1st is actually a little low on the "W" even in gnarly stuff, making it easier to get on the pipe and spin when you wanna grunt it. The 300 has so much grunt that it pulls the slightly taller XC 1st gear just fine in the gnar. An owner can always gear the XC down a little if 1st is too tall also. These 300s are great bikes either way - they are favorite I have ever owned. Selling my '13 TE 300 (XC-W) and just bought and '18 XC. The new e-start and counter balancer are awesome! :)
Great video! Just entered the contest, fingers crossed! Just bought my first dirtbike last summer. A 2008 Yamaha ttr230, nothing special but figured it was somewhere to start. Not knowing a ton about dirtbikes when I was looking for my first one I didn’t know too much about 2 strokes and thought they were more about being on the pipe and riding balls to the wall. I’ve learned a lot about dirt bikes in general and have seen how versatile 2 strokes really are. My riding style isn’t too fast (yet) and after watching many of your videos I’ve thought a 300 xcw would be right up my alley one day.
Perfect explanation. The 250 xc seems to be the all-around dream bike. But here in Greece no one ,and I mean NOONE ,knows the existence of the pure XC line. Not even the sellers. Where could I find one? (And Not pay for the transfer from states 😏) Also ,great work dude. I’ve seen all your vids ,and they’re great! Thank you 🙏🏾
I have a 2014 xc-f 450 with linkage and I ride single track and atv trails and I have no issues.I have the hard plastic motor guard and my bike works great...ktm are great bikes
I am Australian I own a 2018 XC300, I prefer the linkage suspension for my riding style, XC is readily available in Australia, but EXC,EXCF is certainly the most popular choice
I am considering an XC and gear it down if I didn't like the first and second ratios after riding for a bit, they are a good bit lighter that the EXC and XCW lines, and since I'm riding offroad only with it and not wide open terrain, mostly single track mountain and forest trails....might be a good pairing with my 500exc.
Linkage works better for fast guys in racing - its less prone to packing and kicking in faster trail whoops. Linkage makes the shock handle wider variety of conditions without revalving it. This was more obvious in the older KTM's. Fast guys with a PDS (no link) often have to re-valve for their preferred area (which is why it sucks). Give me a XC with softer valving and lighting. Or a XCW with linkage. Not fast ? .......then it wont really matter as much.
Friend of mine has a 200 xc-w it is a sweet machine. Maybe 200lbs. Only thing I didn’t like was the Pipe went way down low towards the ground. Easy to dent
In Australia We have EXC for the 2 strokes and EXC-f for the 4 strokes. The reason EXC(f) is popular in AUS is because we are required to have road registered bikes to ride in our state forests.
ALB2073 not entirely true,I'm in Victoria and ride an XC300 but we are lucky that we have recreational rego,so does Tasmania, other states miss out,we can ride state forests without full road rego
I just came back from a Ktm demo day, had the chance to try the 250 xcw, 300 xcw tpi and carb. Based on your reviews you leaned toward the Xc, and thats the bike I own now, glad i follow your reviews, i like much better the xc, over the xcw, for the longer 1st and 2nd gear, also, i like the carb better. Thanks for your reviews! really helpfull!!
My W appears to have more clearance than my xcf. The travel may or may not be greater but it appears to have a clearance advantage. I have a 350 xcf-w and an 450 xcf. 2021.
Great explanation! Loving the way you are still finding ways to make videos while in recovery. Shame I can’t enter for the bike coming from Australia, all the merch is so nice, love the socks
Great video Kyle, very informative on the gearing. I always thought wide meant all gears were wider and assumed they would be taller, and it never made sense why that would be good in what they call the trail version. Now I understand so thank you.
Id say that the xc is really for specific racing. It could be geared accordingly for your specific race/riding conditions but it has the "semi close ratio" transmission so its for specific use conditions whereas the wide ratio transmission would be better for a more wide variety of conditions without changing sprockets.
Thanks for the info, these 300 xc w are being offered at a good price right now that being said its the 2018 non fuel injected, whats your thoughts on this 300 xc w for hill climbs vs the xc,
In Aus we get sx (Track bike) ,xc(Track bike) and exc (complianced for road) . sx is motocross , xc is basicly a mx bike with enduro aditions an 18 inch rear wheel and clear tank aimed for enduro racing ,and exc is the only street legal version .neither sx and xc are Adr approved street legal cant be riden on any puplic road tar or dirt. This applies to both 4 and 2 strokes.
You are the reason I’m going to pick up my new X CW 300 Saturday can’t wait to throw a leg over it i’ll be asking you other questions too I weigh 200 pounds in my birthday suit any suggestions on the set up
Excellent call on the XC-W/EXC gearing. Even with stock 14/48 gearing 1st & 2nd are just too low and short on my 200 EXC. I've gone the extreme route of 13/52 to make 3rd gear usable for crawling around with just a little clutch slipping. It appears the newer models are running 13/50 stock which is much better suited to the types of riding most folks would use these bikes for.
The ratio gear issue he is talking about is easy to explain this way... You have a tight corner before a huge hill climb and you can only do 2nd gear but the pull is long on the hill. My Te250i husky tpi bike had problems sometimes in those areas but man could it go through tight stuff with ease. My guess is a 300 would have done better in that sudden hill climb scenario. I'm sure Kyle knows the trail I am talking about up by Strawberry Reservoir, I believe it is 310?
What’s up Kyle !! Some good info you are sharing so thank you but i would love to see you do a maintenance/settings/ do and don’t Video on the 2022 xc w 250tpi .
Very nice clean bike man I'm just got my bike 2019 KTM exc 300tpi in aussie.thxs for sharing the difference between each bike .r u ready to swing the leg over yet.
Here in Australia the exc is the weapon of choice, I went looking for a 250xc earlier in the year and only found one of four that came into the country someone beat me to it though
My xc-w had a really tall 5th gear. Too much sometimes. I'm really torn between my xc and xc-w transmissions. The xc is difficult to ride slow in 1st gear such as my rides in Moab. I'm on 4t not the 2t versions. Also can't stand the efi!! I want my carb back, it ran so much better.
Hey after watching this video I decided to purchase a 450xc-f. Partially under the understanding that the trans was lower than sx, but not as low as xc-w. Trans gearing is identical as sx. Just a heads up
This is very good information that I did not know! I have always been curious but not enough to ask anyone. Thanks for the great and informative video.
Pick me pick me!!! That’s my dream dirt bike. I just bought a KLX300R which is a huge step up from my TW200. You make great videos, thanks for the content!
It’s a 2005, but I like it a lot. Runs well, good suspension, wheelie power and good gearing for putting all the way up to over 80. And fairly light. Unstressed engine, long service intervals.
Clark Family Adventure Tours Excf is the same as xcw f they both same , just Excf is the street legal wersion. Same suspension , same gearing lights etc. Just the Xc is diffrent.
My local KTM shop owner told me the xc's are built with mx engines, 300 being a bored out 250 to get more top end than a normal exc or xc/w. Also, to the guy that says you don't get certain bikes in certain places, you get them all in Europe, not sure about Australia n that but check their websites. Where it says something like ktmmotorcycles/eu change the eu to en and it will show you a bunch of different bikes. They've got different websites for different places. If I had to choose one it would be the XC 250 but I can see why you might want a 300!? The exc's and xc\w's above 150cc are inferior bikes to the xc's in my opinion. But that's just my opinion!!?
Thanks for the video! I want to go with a 300 xcw because of the pds and the light, trip computer, and taillight aswell as the enduro type gearing but i dont think i need the low 1st and 2nd gear as much
Hey Kyle, could you try the BRC Racing 500cc kit for the ktm 250/300? I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on a big 500 and how it works on that bike.
I live in Belguim Europe Exc doesn't have linkage here but PDS.. I like linkage more that is why I don't ride Ktm. Big difference in acceleration PDS the suspension will lift the bike and traction is less, but better to clear obstacles In linkage the bike lowers in acceleration more traction, that's also why used in MX .
What year did they start making the counter balanced motors? My last 2003 300XC would vibrate so bad, it was hard to walk after a fairly long ride. (feet buzzing) Thanks for the super great videos!
W’ are not street legal in the USA and they only have tail and head lights, they do not have turn signals, brake lights and do not meet emission to be street legal. The EXC in the USA is street legal.
@@rah_84 no bike comes from the factory titled, all bikes come from the factory with a certificate of origin. The dealer then uses the Certificate to do the title work. KTM always had a gray area in that their certificate’s for off road bikes, the did not have “ for off road use only” on them as required to be on non street legal units. Some dealers would take the risk and title off road KTM’s as street bikes.
Ws need a taller 6th I would prefer the gaps be in the upper gears. My w is geared for the narly mountain stuff 13, 53 and it could really use a higher 6th for road sections.
@@nepicness exactly the transmission s would be better with a super high 6th who cares if it bogs for a second on top as long as it drops the rpm s significantly.
what would be the best street legal bike for tight single track but could also pop on the track and from time to time? was looking at the ktm 350 exc but have been venturing towards a 300 or even 250 two stroke
1 hr of googling this subject didn't give me half the info you did in this quick video. Thank you sir
This guy is a machine. Great presenting skills and nice to have the exc and xcw misconception cleared up. Subscribed.
Within 1:30 you gave me the answer to my question that I was struggling to find anywhere else. This is how all videos should be and thank you dude. I stayed and watched the rest of the video because I liked this and your other videos so much. I've subscribed :)
Kyle looks like a real friend, like the type of guy you'd meet on the trail and like up with, great videos he's turned me into a ktm man
Yo man I just wanted to say I've been a subscriber for over a year, you were a lot smaller channel back then! Awesome to see how you've grown into the go to channel for dirtbike information and single track/enduro riding.
Thanks for sticking around!
Dude you're doing such a great job with these videos. I've enjoyed all of them because you provide us with real useable information about the things we really need as riders. Keep up the good work and hope your good as new from your knee injury ✊ braaapp
so the XCW - with the lower 1st and 2nd gear - you're probably less likely to stall in the slower harder single track trails. Thanks for this video. I just bought a preowned 2009 200 XCW.
Does anyone know how I can make my 250sx have slower gears. I’m not ready to give up track but I enjoy enduro. I’m on the clutch 99% of the time in single track. All my buddy’s with xc’s barely ride the clutch. Just smaller sprockets?
I would go 1 tooth smaller on the front.
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Ktm’s are so beautiful. I’ve owned Honda, yamaha and Kawasaki only my entire life for bikes , always coveted KTMS. I’m shopping for one now .
Even ignoring the aesthetics, KTM's and Bergs are just much, much better bikes to tune, work on and maintain. It's blatantly obvious that KTM's were designed with some sensible engineering decisions vs the Japanese bikes that focus more on finding the exact right fastener for every single bolt hole = 423489107465981623498173 different bolts and a hell of a lot more time to do anything with them
Pulling anything out of a KTM is very easy to do, and its such a pleasure to work on. PDS shocks come out in 2 bolts, thats it. You don't have to strip half the damn bike off the frame to get it out. Parts are vastly interchangeable across the board, for instance the exact same rims/hubs/bearings/spacers are used for the entire full size lineup from 125 to 500 (and even many of the adventure bikes) across years from ~2003 to 2017 I believe (with only small differences before and after that, which you can use adapters), because why the hell change it every couple years and every model like the japs do? Just engineer it PROPERLY once, and then use it over and over again. Makes parts super easy to find and very cheap 2nd hand
Almost all fasteners where reasonable are the same size meaning you only need a very small toolkit to work on the entire bike etc
Great explanation! Thanks for the info and clear explanation.
On another note have you ever done an overview of height (seat height , rider height) for all these different brand bikes you ride/own? Those would be good videos also.
great explanation of the differences between these bikes! KTM should definitely hire you.
Kyle great videos and info. I am picking up a 2019 KTM 300 XC-F TPI next week. It was a tough choice deciding between this bike and the XC. Your videos definitely helped. I am coming off a 450WR, hoping the xcf hits hard enough out of the hole. I ride mostly trails - classify myself as a beginner to intermediate rider but want to get better.
Just wanted to say that I use the air pump I bought from your website for the first time today. What a lifesaver ! great quality! I didn’t win the sweepstakes but it was money well spent
I honestly like the xcw because of the headlight and useful that could be
The problem with headlights on dirt bikes is, the front fender casts a shadow right where you need light the most.
Kyle, how would you rate (1-10) both the 2020 XC and XCW in the following categories; overall suspension compliance (1-10) ; suspension ability to absorb the technical stuff (1-10); engine ability to deliver smooth controllable power (1-10) , Overall rating of the each bike best all arounder (1-10).... thanks for your time:)
My 2009 400 XC-W is street legal, even has the California emissions tag on it.
I prefer the wide ratio transmission, headlight, tailight, trip meter, linkage suspension, and a carburetor! 2018 Husqvarna TE250 was juuuuust right for me. Love my bike!
I just swooped up a left over 18 XCW 250, Loving it! I got it for $6200 before fees and taxes.
@@jaredc3570 where did you find that deal?!
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Good breakdown. On a side note for the shorter riders, such as myself, the linkage makes the bike sit quite a bit lower than the PDS so that is huge for me. I put the short seat on it and didn't touch anything else. A few of my previous KTM's I have had lowered due to my height and injuries and the suspension was never right. I currently have a 2017 Husky TX300 with about 210 hours on it, it's basically the same as the 300xc save a few small things. I am loving the air fork, it's also the first fork I haven't had to valve for my lighter weight. I run it at 123-127 psi. 123 for slow speed technical and 127 for desert and more open riding. Almost everyone I ride with has the XCW 6 Days or "regular" XCW and it's too tall for me when we swap bikes. The gearing is noticeably different and less gap which I prefer. I am generally in 3rd when XCW's are in 2. I am 5'9" and under 150 lbs.
PS Those on an XCW with RK head and/or map can also pull 3rd instead of 2nd in the same terrain.
Nice video! I agree about the trans. My preference is also the XC trans, 1st is actually a little low on the "W" even in gnarly stuff, making it easier to get on the pipe and spin when you wanna grunt it. The 300 has so much grunt that it pulls the slightly taller XC 1st gear just fine in the gnar. An owner can always gear the XC down a little if 1st is too tall also.
These 300s are great bikes either way - they are favorite I have ever owned. Selling my '13 TE 300 (XC-W) and just bought and '18 XC. The new e-start and counter balancer are awesome! :)
Bruh in my country KTMs are only EXC and SX
Just bought a xc300 and i love it best brand of bikes for sure
Thanks for explaining that. I own a 2008 200 XCW. And now I also know what XCW stands for. Great channel
Great video! Just entered the contest, fingers crossed! Just bought my first dirtbike last summer. A 2008 Yamaha ttr230, nothing special but figured it was somewhere to start. Not knowing a ton about dirtbikes when I was looking for my first one I didn’t know too much about 2 strokes and thought they were more about being on the pipe and riding balls to the wall. I’ve learned a lot about dirt bikes in general and have seen how versatile 2 strokes really are. My riding style isn’t too fast (yet) and after watching many of your videos I’ve thought a 300 xcw would be right up my alley one day.
Perfect explanation. The 250 xc seems to be the all-around dream bike. But here in Greece no one ,and I mean NOONE ,knows the existence of the pure XC line.
Not even the sellers. Where could I find one? (And Not pay for the transfer from states 😏)
Also ,great work dude. I’ve seen all your vids ,and they’re great! Thank you 🙏🏾
I have a 2014 xc-f 450 with linkage and I ride single track and atv trails and I have no issues.I have the hard plastic motor guard and my bike works great...ktm are great bikes
Good info. Easier said, the xc-w is more for enduro riding/racing and xc is more single track racing/jumping
Great video thanks! You have one comparing the 2022 wr250f vs the yz250fx by chance? Thanks in advance
Love the EXC prior to 07 before they were street legal and you had to convert them for the street. Nothing like it.
I am Australian I own a 2018 XC300, I prefer the linkage suspension for my riding style, XC is readily available in Australia, but EXC,EXCF is certainly the most popular choice
I could be wrong but I think when i was researching before buying my 18 300 XC-W. The fork rake as slightly more with the XC-W
I am considering an XC and gear it down if I didn't like the first and second ratios after riding for a bit, they are a good bit lighter that the EXC and XCW lines, and since I'm riding offroad only with it and not wide open terrain, mostly single track mountain and forest trails....might be a good pairing with my 500exc.
The logical thing to do would be to find the median between second and fourth gear and put that as the ratio for third gear!!! 😁
Great channel, good work on such diverse topics.
Appreciate you making videos while in recovery
What else would I do with my time?
Dirt Bike Channel fair enough but seriously your video's have helped me in more than one situation already keep it up thank you
Linkage works better for fast guys in racing - its less prone to packing and kicking in faster trail whoops. Linkage makes the shock handle wider variety of conditions without revalving it. This was more obvious in the older KTM's. Fast guys with a PDS (no link) often have to re-valve for their preferred area (which is why it sucks). Give me a XC with softer valving and lighting. Or a XCW with linkage. Not fast ? .......then it wont really matter as much.
Great explanation, I didn't know why some
bikes had the rear suspension links while others
didn't.
Definitely more enlightening regarding the differences between XC and XC-W, that I’ve been able to find elsewhere. Thanks.
I have a 200 xc-w and he is right about that gap between 2nd and 3rd gear I’m always shifting up and down a little more then a bigger bike
Just got a 07 450 XC-W with exhaust and Lectron carb for under 2k my first ever KTM thanks for the info.
Friend of mine has a 200 xc-w it is a sweet machine. Maybe 200lbs. Only thing I didn’t like was the Pipe went way down low towards the ground. Easy to dent
In Australia We have EXC for the 2 strokes and EXC-f for the 4 strokes. The reason EXC(f) is popular in AUS is because we are required to have road registered bikes to ride in our state forests.
ALB2073 not entirely true,I'm in Victoria and ride an XC300 but we are lucky that we have recreational rego,so does Tasmania, other states miss out,we can ride state forests without full road rego
I just came back from a Ktm demo day, had the chance to try the 250 xcw, 300 xcw tpi and carb. Based on your reviews you leaned toward the Xc, and thats the bike I own now, glad i follow your reviews, i like much better the xc, over the xcw, for the longer 1st and 2nd gear, also, i like the carb better. Thanks for your reviews! really helpfull!!
My W appears to have more clearance than my xcf. The travel may or may not be greater but it appears to have a clearance advantage. I have a 350 xcf-w and an 450 xcf. 2021.
Great explanation! Loving the way you are still finding ways to make videos while in recovery. Shame I can’t enter for the bike coming from Australia, all the merch is so nice, love the socks
Great video Kyle, very informative on the gearing. I always thought wide meant all gears were wider and assumed they would be taller, and it never made sense why that would be good in what they call the trail version. Now I understand so thank you.
Id say that the xc is really for specific racing. It could be geared accordingly for your specific race/riding conditions but it has the "semi close ratio" transmission so its for specific use conditions whereas the wide ratio transmission would be better for a more wide variety of conditions without changing sprockets.
I learned I dont need XC-W but I didn't get a great read of difference between XC and EXC in US.
Thanks for the info, these 300 xc w are being offered at a good price right now that being said its the 2018 non fuel injected, whats your thoughts on this 300 xc w for hill climbs vs the xc,
Xc all the way. For an aggressive rider anyways
In Aus we get sx (Track bike) ,xc(Track bike) and exc (complianced for road) . sx is motocross , xc is basicly a mx bike with enduro aditions an 18 inch rear wheel and clear tank aimed for enduro racing ,and exc is the only street legal version .neither sx and xc are Adr approved street legal cant be riden on any puplic road tar or dirt. This applies to both 4 and 2 strokes.
I’ve been wanting to hear the difference
You are the reason I’m going to pick up my new X CW 300 Saturday can’t wait to throw a leg over it i’ll be asking you other questions too I weigh 200 pounds in my birthday suit any suggestions on the set up
Stop telling people about the give away! It hurts my chances lol. Glad to finally learn about the differences between the KTM models
Sorry Harrison! I have to make certain I don't lose my shirt on it. Doing this is more expensive than you'd think :)
In Europe we also have XC-W and EXC, so I assume there's a difference and isn't the same like you claimed
Excellent call on the XC-W/EXC gearing. Even with stock 14/48 gearing 1st & 2nd are just too low and short on my 200 EXC. I've gone the extreme route of 13/52 to make 3rd gear usable for crawling around with just a little clutch slipping. It appears the newer models are running 13/50 stock which is much better suited to the types of riding most folks would use these bikes for.
The ratio gear issue he is talking about is easy to explain this way... You have a tight corner before a huge hill climb and you can only do 2nd gear but the pull is long on the hill. My Te250i husky tpi bike had problems sometimes in those areas but man could it go through tight stuff with ease. My guess is a 300 would have done better in that sudden hill climb scenario. I'm sure Kyle knows the trail I am talking about up by Strawberry Reservoir, I believe it is 310?
What’s up Kyle !! Some good info you are sharing so thank you but i would love to see you do a maintenance/settings/ do and don’t Video on the 2022 xc w 250tpi .
A brief clear and detailed explanation. Can I change the first and second gear in the XC to get the XC-W?
Very nice clean bike man
I'm just got my bike 2019 KTM exc 300tpi in aussie.thxs for sharing the difference between each bike .r u ready to swing the leg over yet.
Here in Australia the exc is the weapon of choice, I went looking for a 250xc earlier in the year and only found one of four that came into the country someone beat me to it though
Man do I want that bike
I'd love to ride it too. All in good time.
I think the exc: enduro cross country, name makes more sense, because there are a lot more difference between the xc than just the transmission .
My xc-w had a really tall 5th gear. Too much sometimes. I'm really torn between my xc and xc-w transmissions. The xc is difficult to ride slow in 1st gear such as my rides in Moab. I'm on 4t not the 2t versions. Also can't stand the efi!! I want my carb back, it ran so much better.
Hey after watching this video I decided to purchase a 450xc-f. Partially under the understanding that the trans was lower than sx, but not as low as xc-w. Trans gearing is identical as sx. Just a heads up
I bough a 300xc-w for the wide ratio and the rear shock simplicity.
This was a really informative and useful video - thank you!
This is very good information that I did not know! I have always been curious but not enough to ask anyone. Thanks for the great and informative video.
Happy to help.
Dirt Bike Channel if you have linkage on your swingarm is it still safe to do log hops?
Xc= Motorcross= Trail Riding - Closer gears... lower bracketed suspension
XCW = Endouro = Offroad - Widest Gears... Higher Suspension
2022 husky tc250 a good bike for trail riding you think?
I'm from the UK I've never seen that linkage on the swingarm ever
I have and older 300exc and now I bought a new 300XC, 2016 model. Calif. desert is good for both but maybe the XC will be funner?
I have a 85 Husqvarna WR 400 and first and second are very low also but up on top she runs
I have been waiting for this video for years
Sorry you had to wait so long.
Pick me pick me!!! That’s my dream dirt bike. I just bought a KLX300R which is a huge step up from my TW200. You make great videos, thanks for the content!
How do you like that bike?
It’s a 2005, but I like it a lot. Runs well, good suspension, wheelie power and good gearing for putting all the way up to over 80. And fairly light. Unstressed engine, long service intervals.
I'm still trying to find the difference between the street legal 250 exc-f and the 250 xc....just street legal stuff?
Clark Family Adventure Tours Excf is the same as xcw f they both same , just Excf is the street legal wersion. Same suspension , same gearing lights etc.
Just the Xc is diffrent.
My local KTM shop owner told me the xc's are built with mx engines, 300 being a bored out 250 to get more top end than a normal exc or xc/w. Also, to the guy that says you don't get certain bikes in certain places, you get them all in Europe, not sure about Australia n that but check their websites. Where it says something like ktmmotorcycles/eu change the eu to en and it will show you a bunch of different bikes. They've got different websites for different places. If I had to choose one it would be the XC 250 but I can see why you might want a 300!? The exc's and xc\w's above 150cc are inferior bikes to the xc's in my opinion. But that's just my opinion!!?
You also get the same suspension as the 250 SX bikes probably just set up a bit differently!? AER 48 forks and a linkage shock.
Isnt the seat height different?
so is the xc w street legal in the uk and also is it avalible with eletric starter because im thinking of creating a supermoto
Thanks for the video! I want to go with a 300 xcw because of the pds and the light, trip computer, and taillight aswell as the enduro type gearing but i dont think i need the low 1st and 2nd gear as much
Thanks Kyle, you've helped me learn my KTM preference!
2:20 Kyle be honest, how many times have you actually skinned a cat?...
I'll never tell!
Hey Kyle, could you try the BRC Racing 500cc kit for the ktm 250/300?
I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on a big 500 and how it works on that bike.
You need a nice fat wallet for that mod but I think it would be the best 500 ever since they haven't been any new technology on them since 1989
BRC for Yamaha YZ250 ya but but I would stick with the KTM catalog kit for it I didn't know BRC made one for KTM..
KTM 250 XC , are the 2017 , 18 , and 19 pretty much the same bike ???? We’re there any big changes ????
I live in Belguim Europe Exc doesn't have linkage here but PDS.. I like linkage more that is why I don't ride Ktm.
Big difference in acceleration PDS the suspension will lift the bike and traction is less, but better to clear obstacles
In linkage the bike lowers in acceleration more traction, that's also why used in MX .
Isnt there a difference with emissions on all size/years of xcw and exc?....great videos btw
What year did they start making the counter balanced motors? My last 2003 300XC would vibrate so bad, it was hard to walk after a fairly long ride. (feet buzzing)
Thanks for the super great videos!
2017
Kyle, now that you are doing way more hard enduro stuff would you prefer the W transmission or would you still vote on the XC? - Jamen
Great info! I always assumed the Ws were better for wide open speed since they are road legal and come with lights.
W’ are not street legal in the USA and they only have tail and head lights, they do not have turn signals, brake lights and do not meet emission to be street legal. The EXC in the USA is street legal.
@@stephenmitchum5864 They used to come “street titled” from the factory. Did this change?
@@rah_84 no bike comes from the factory titled, all bikes come from the factory with a certificate of origin. The dealer then uses the Certificate to do the title work. KTM always had a gray area in that their certificate’s for off road bikes, the did not have “ for off road use only” on them as required to be on non street legal units. Some dealers would take the risk and title off road KTM’s as street bikes.
@@stephenmitchum5864 ah I see. Thanks for the explanation!
Ws need a taller 6th I would prefer the gaps be in the upper gears. My w is geared for the narly mountain stuff 13, 53 and it could really use a higher 6th for road sections.
Adam Batchelder same I use a 300 xc as my commuter and could use a higher road gear
@@nepicness exactly the transmission s would be better with a super high 6th who cares if it bogs for a second on top as long as it drops the rpm s significantly.
Is the intro music an actual song or must intro music? Bangs
Wouldn't running a 13/50 gearing ratio make the XC-W more useable in the 1/2 gears?
What one does the exc have?
Do they have the same plastics ?
Can you add a headlight and tail light to the xc line?
Can you install headlight and tail light on the XC without too much modifying?
How about the horse power ? Is it the same?
I was just asking this question like a week ago!
oh okay thanks, im in australia and have a 250 exc and was trying to look for vids and keept seeing xc w
Good evening have a question and your opinion which engine would be compatible to the gas gas Ec 300
Could anyone tell me if the xc models are street legal in canada
what would be the best street legal bike for tight single track but could also pop on the track and from time to time? was looking at the ktm 350 exc but have been venturing towards a 300 or even 250 two stroke
Thanks for explanation, I really needed it ;)
What is the equivalent to a ktm 200 exc I haven't had a bike for awhile and the 200 was the shit for trials back when I used to ride?