KTM 300 EXC 2016 vs. KTM 350 EXC-F 2018

KTM 300 EXC 2016

KTM 350 EXC-F 2018
Overview - KTM 300 EXC 2016 vs KTM 350 EXC-F 2018

KTM 300 EXC 2016

KTM 350 EXC-F 2018
Technical Specifications KTM 300 EXC 2016 compared to KTM 350 EXC-F 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 300 EXC 2016

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. Professionals have said that the 300 is actually too powerful for them. For me, however, it is THE 2-stroke recommendation, especially for hobby riders. With the map selector, you can choose the "mild" mapping here and also fall back on the weaker spring for the exhaust control. In practice, you can ride it in a gear higher than the 250 and it becomes quite tame. The new balancer shaft offers a big plus in ride comfort: significantly less vibration!
KTM 350 EXC-F 2018

The KTM 350 EXC-F offers a successful overall package that will please 4-stroke fans. The powerful unit convinces with clean power, even if the KTM has to be kept at high revs and the engine is a bit rough. In terms of handling, it seems comfortable but a little nervous, which means that confidence in the machine is lacking at first. The brakes, on the other hand, are easy to control.