2022 KTM 350 XC-F Factory Edition Vs. GNCC Factory Race Bike | Cycle News

We hit the Ironman GNCC to see just how good the new KTM 350 XC-F Factory Edition really is and how it would stack up to Ben Kelley's factory GNCC race bike.
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[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Love my KTM XCF350!! Often it's a little too much bike for my tight trail riding. But I'm obsessed with the sound, power, and how it handles. Wish me luck in trying to tame the beast. 🔥💪

[@JesseLZiegler]

Agreed. Amazing race bike. Maybe a little aggressive for fun trail days but it’s so smooth on power delivery that it can be a solid trail bike too. I prefer the “W” models or headlight bikes for the woods still.

[@KingCaz01]

How would it be for open desert? Plenty of power ? Looking at getting a 350 or a 300

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

@@KingCaz01 I haven't had it open in the dessert but I think it's an awesome all round bike.
If you check the horsepower to weight stats, it stacks up better than older bikes.
If your always in sand you may want more power. If your always in tight trails you might want less. Videos on my channel of tight trails. Bike is a blast!!! 🔥

[@JesseLZiegler]

​@@KingCaz01 A 350 is solid all around. You sacrifice some grunt/torque and overall power a 450 dishes out, but the bike feels lighter and has PLENTY of ponies for me and most people I know. I've pulled really good starts against 450s on one and they've raced competitively for years above their displacement. It doesn't feel 300-light, of course, but it's as close as you can get in a four-stroke, in my opinion. A 300 is a great all-around, always has been, always will be.

[@zachslaughter3523]

@@KingCaz01 350 is better for open riding

[@ronald8673]

What a race ! Brings back memories. What a lot of people don't understand is if you dial in any bike for your weight and riding skill your riding enjoyment goes way up.

[@kvb_4117]

ive done the iron man once when i was 14 on my ktm 150. Raced the 3 hour race and it was a mud fest also. The most gnarly race ive ever done for sure.

[@jetdr]

He said Barry Hawk, I thought he retired and was a Team manager. that dude was a beast when I saw him race.

[@mikemoralesofficial]

so awesome

[@bradykenney4976]

For those with the 350, would the traction control option work in this type of race. Seems slick, lol.

[@cyclenews]

It does work but using it is all rider preference.

[@offroadrepairman]

I want the foot pegs

[@cyclenews]

They are nice!

[@xBobby]

Take the 350 over a 450?

[@TxKiller]

I got the 450 and wish I had a 350