KTM 300 EXC 2011 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
KTM 300 EXC 2011
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Overview - KTM 300 EXC 2011 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
KTM 300 EXC 2011
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Technical Specifications KTM 300 EXC 2011 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 300 EXC 2011
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!
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Compared to the sporty single-cylinder competition from KTM or Husqvarna, which you first have to make suitable for touring with a windshield, larger tank, etc., the Twin offers a smoother ride and thus better long-distance capability, and compared to most two-cylinder competitors, with the exception of KTM's 790 Adventure, it offers more off-road capability. In any case, the Tenere 700 has become a real enrichment for the touring enduro segment, so it was worth the wait.
