KTM 300 XC specifications
KTM · Cross-country
The 300 XC weighs 101.8 kg (224 lb) without fuel and has 300 mm (11.81 in) of travel front and rear. The seat is 954 mm (37.6 in) and ground clearance is 354 mm (13.94 in). It has a six-speed gearbox, which is what makes it more useful in the woods than the motocross KTM 300 SX.
KTM 300 XC
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Displacement | 293.2cc |
| Bore x stroke | 2.83 in x 2.83 in (72 mm x 72 mm) |
| Front suspension | WP XACT Closed Cartridge Ø 48 mm |
| Ground clearance | 354 mm (13.94 in) |
| Weight without fuel | 101.8 kg |
| Starting MSRP | $11,849 |
| Class | Cross-country |
| Engine | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
| Fuel system | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | 520 X-Ring |
| Front suspension travel | 300 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rear suspension travel | 300 mm |
| Front brake | Disc brake |
| Seat height | 954 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 gal |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Destination charge | $690 |
Against the 250 XC
The 300 XC costs $300 more than the 250 XC ($11,849 against $11,549) for a 44 cc larger engine. The weight and suspension are the same, and the bigger engine pulls harder from low revs.
The 300 XC suits a strong rider who wants the smoothest low-rev behavior in a two-stroke and is happy to premix. Dirt Bike Magazine's testers found it forgiving at idle, which is the main reason a hard-enduro or woods rider picks a 300.
300 XC against the 250 XC and 450 XC-F
KTM's 250 XC and KTM 450 XC-F are the other engines on the same cross-country chassis.
KTM 300 XC — specification referenceTotal Motorcycle says the 300 XC has an engine weight of just 52.6 lb and one of the leading power-to-weight ratios in the open class, with WP XACT closed-cartridge forks and a XACT shock. Dirt Bike Magazine argues that the 300 XC shows two-strokes are alive at factory level, says the bike "doesn't stall, even if you jab the rear brake with no clutch at all", and adds that the 300 motor can go all the way down to idle speed, pick up and go with perfect controllability.
The reviewer also notes that the W models are a little too soft for hard riding at speed.
KTM · Cross-country
The 300 XC is KTM's big two-stroke for cross-country riding, and Dirt Bike Magazine says it will idle, pick up and go with perfect controllability. KTM asks $11,849 before destination. A two-stroke this size makes its power low and wide, which suits slow, technical trails.
Total Motorcycle says the 300 XC has an engine weight of just 52.6 lb and one of the leading power-to-weight ratios in the open class, with WP XACT closed-cartridge forks and a XACT shock.
Dirt Bike Magazine argues that the 300 XC shows two-strokes are alive at factory level, says the bike "doesn't stall, even if you jab the rear brake with no clutch at all", and adds that the 300 motor can go all the way down to idle speed, pick up and go with perfect controllability. The reviewer also notes that the W models are a little too soft for hard riding at speed.
Fuel and range
Dirt Bike Test measured the XC-W's economy in normal trail riding at 22-32 mpg with a 2.37 gal tank, depending on how aggressive the throttle was, and 100-150 mL of premix for every two gallons of gas. First gear is low enough for slow technical terrain and sixth is tall enough for 90 mph on stock gearing.
Its testers fitted the optional map switch, which retails for about $150, with a standard map and a more aggressive one, and note that swingarm pivot torque should be a regular maintenance check. That was the XC-W, not the XC. But the tank is nearly the same size.
The 300 XC weighs 101.8 kg (224 lb) without fuel and has 300 mm (11.81 in) of travel front and rear. The seat is 954 mm (37.6 in) and ground clearance is 354 mm (13.94 in). It has a six-speed gearbox, which is what makes it more useful in the woods than the motocross 300 SX.
Against the 250 XC.
The 300 XC costs $300 more than the 250 XC ($11,849 against $11,549) for a 44 cc larger engine. The weight and suspension are the same, and the bigger engine pulls harder from low revs.
Who it suits
The 300 XC suits a strong rider who wants the smoothest low-rev behavior in a two-stroke and is happy to premix. Dirt Bike Magazine's testers found it forgiving at idle, which is the main reason a hard-enduro or woods rider picks a 300.
300 XC against the 250 XC and 450 XC-F.
KTM's 250 XC and 450 XC-F are the other engines on the same cross-country chassis.
Where the 300 XC and the 250 XC differ, from the two KTM listings
- 2027 KTM 300 XC across model years
- Model-year table: see the KTM 250 XC , which changed the same rows.
2027 KTM 300 XC questions
How good is the KTM 300 XC at low speed?
Dirt Bike Magazine says it doesn't stall even if you jab the rear brake with no clutch, and that the motor can go down to idle speed, pick up and go with perfect controllability.
How far does a KTM 300 XC go on a tank?
KTM lists 2.38 gal. Dirt Bike Test measured 22-32 mpg on the closely related 300 XC-W in trail riding, which would suggest 50-75 miles.
How much premix does a KTM 300 XC use?
Dirt Bike Test recorded 100-150 mL of premix for every two gallons of fuel burned on the 300 XC-W, depending on how hard the throttle was used.