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What is the difference between XC and XC-W?
MX bikes are close ratio gearboxes while the XC range is a semi-close ratio and the XC-W is a full ratio gearbox. Both the XC and XC-W offer 6-speed boxes, but in the case of the W, both the first and second gear is lower, making it easier to go slow and get a bit more technical.
What is a KTM 300 XCW?
The KTM 300 XC-W is one of the most recognized names at the sharp end of hard enduro. With a bulletproof 2-stroke engine churning out masses of low-down torque and top-end fury, it’s the ideal companion when tackling difficult terrain.
Is the KTM 350 XCF a good beginner bike?
Its smooth, controllable power and comfortable suspension make it a great bike for an adult beginner. An expert-level rider can certainly enjoy the 350 XCF-W as well. In stock trim, it’s a fantastic bike that you can ride almost as hard as you want.
What is the difference between KTM 350 XCF and XCF-W?
What the XCF-W Has / EXC-F Has Not. KTM’s new XCF-W line is more aggressive than the EXC but is still 50-state off-road legal all year long (California green sticker). Its power output isn’t stifled by the final perforated muffler screen, and it has its own mapping to complement the more free-flowing exhaust system.
How good is the KTM 300?
The KTM XC 300 TPI provides an awesome mix of speed and agility. The KTM XC line of two-stroke competition dirt bikes is a case study in specifics. The bikes that live here are precision tools meant to compete. I’ve raced them plenty and also owned them as everyday trail rigs.
How much horsepower does a 2020 KTM 350 XCF-W have?
36.9 horsepower
In terms of actual horsepower, the 350 XCF-W has an approximate output of 36.9 horsepower. That compact engine is cradled by a new chromoly frame, which is complemented by a whole host of other lightweight goodies for the new year.
How does the KTM 300XC compare to other motorcycles?
The KTM 300XC has suspension that is very similar to that of KTM’s motocross bikes. When you ride these two bikes back to back, it’s clear that there is a difference in power delivery, but not a big one. The W seems to come on the pipe a little earlier and sign off sooner.
What’s the difference between a mountain bike xc and XC-W?
The more-popular XC sometimes has limited availability, or the ones that are available are commanding a higher price than the XC-W. Fortunately, project bike builder Jay Clark has demonstrated how you can buy either bike and pretty much cover both categories.
Are KTM bikes good for off-roading?
This article was originally published in the January 2018 issue of Dirt Rider. KTM has done an excellent job in offering an off-road bike for almost every application, and two of its popular off-road models are the 300cc two-stroke XC and the XC-W bikes—though one might be more popular than the other.
What are the differences between the XC-W and the Xact 5750?
On the XC-W, linkage is used to connect the Xact 5750 shock to the swingarm. A straight rate spring of 42 Nm is used. The W uses a WP Xplor fork with 4.4 Nm coil steel springs. The XC-W uses an Xact 5448 air fork without springs. Standard air pressure is 139 psi (9.6 bar). First and second gears are taller on the XC than on the XC-W.