Here in southern New England most of us ride the "enduro" 2stroke models from KTM, the XCw, TE or EC. Our trails are tight, rocky and wet with many obstacles. The big differences between the "enduro" models vs the "cross country" models is the softer power delivery and more plush suspension. These make the enduros a better ride in technical terrain. I've been out to Moab twice to ride to ride the off-road areas like Golden Spike, Slick Rock, Gemini Bridges etc.... Both times I rode a KTM 300 2stroke enduro model and the bikes did a fantastic job👍
Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s awesome to hear about the differences between the XC and the enduro models, especially in the tight, technical trails of New England. I can see how the softer power delivery and plush suspension would be a big advantage in those conditions. Moab must’ve been an incredible place to ride the 300 2-stroke-I bet it handled the terrain beautifully! Appreciate you adding some perspective on the different models!
Thanks for sharing the fresh experience on the KTM. I had been looking around for comparisons while I was considering the CRF450RL, now I know I made quite a good decision on Honda. Greetings from Thailand 🙏
Im considering getting the street legal KTM 500 which I've never rode. I have however ridden very briefly the 300 and it scared me. You think the 500 might actually be a bit tamer to ride despite it having more cc's ?
I'm assuming your looking at the 4 stroke. Which the power delivery would be closer to the Husky 501 which is what Tyler rode in my Moab video. It would def a be a big difference and a lot more mild in my opinion.
I own a KTM 300 XCW and a Husky 501s. In my opinion and a lot of riding experience on these two bikes, I needed to install a Rekluse clutch on my 501s for slow technical riding. Anyway that is based on my experience. Good luck.
Here in southern New England most of us ride the "enduro" 2stroke models from KTM, the XCw, TE or EC. Our trails are tight, rocky and wet with many obstacles. The big differences between the "enduro" models vs the "cross country" models is the softer power delivery and more plush suspension. These make the enduros a better ride in technical terrain. I've been out to Moab twice to ride to ride the off-road areas like Golden Spike, Slick Rock, Gemini Bridges etc.... Both times I rode a KTM 300 2stroke enduro model and the bikes did a fantastic job👍
Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s awesome to hear about the differences between the XC and the enduro models, especially in the tight, technical trails of New England. I can see how the softer power delivery and plush suspension would be a big advantage in those conditions. Moab must’ve been an incredible place to ride the 300 2-stroke-I bet it handled the terrain beautifully! Appreciate you adding some perspective on the different models!
Thanks for sharing the fresh experience on the KTM. I had been looking around for comparisons while I was considering the CRF450RL, now I know I made quite a good decision on Honda. Greetings from Thailand 🙏
Glad you found it helpful!!
Im considering getting the street legal KTM 500 which I've never rode. I have however ridden very briefly the 300 and it scared me. You think the 500 might actually be a bit tamer to ride despite it having more cc's ?
I'm assuming your looking at the 4 stroke. Which the power delivery would be closer to the Husky 501 which is what Tyler rode in my Moab video. It would def a be a big difference and a lot more mild in my opinion.
@zeromileadv ill go back and rewatch the Moab vid paying attention to the Husky bits.
I own a KTM 300 XCW and a Husky 501s. In my opinion and a lot of riding experience on these two bikes, I needed to install a Rekluse clutch on my 501s for slow technical riding. Anyway that is based on my experience. Good luck.