KTM 450 EXC 2005 vs. KTM 300 EXC 2014
KTM 450 EXC 2005
KTM 300 EXC 2014
Technical Specifications KTM 450 EXC 2005 compared to KTM 300 EXC 2014
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 450 EXC 2005
The power of the 450 comes on relatively hard. The KTM's turn-in behaviour into a bend or a gentle hairpin bend is unbeatable. On the other hand, the agile agility seems to come at the expense of stability.
KTM 300 EXC 2014
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!
