Anyone ridden both the 2011/12 KTM350 and 2013/14

The newer 350 motor is a Hot-Rod. I, personally, think the 450 is easier to get around a track on (we're talking Motocross). You can argue that the 350 is easier to throw around...it is a "Big-Block 250", after-all. When I rode the new 350 at the '14 model intro I was surprised at how fast it is. With an FMF Mega-Bomb, a hi-comp piston and some Race-Fuel it is STUPID-FAST!

I did have a really good time on a new 350 EXC (Milder-long-pulling-motor) last weekend and would argue that maybe a 350XCF might be the "Do-All" dirt-bike! (Didn't fall in love with the EXC's PDS rear-end). Oh, and, this might be a good time to mention the Husky...

However, I'd have a real hard time walking past a Factory Edition 450 or the new '15 SXF450 to buy the 350SXF...I guess I'm just a 450 lover.

But, seems to me that KTM Racing-Europe just PROVED that AC222 has been pulling off all those Holeshots on an actual 350...so...

Yup. They're Hot-Rods.

I had an '11 and a buddy of mine just got a '14. IMO the '14 is faster stock than mine was with a full fmf system and a Bazzaz FI controller. for some reason the '14 feels lighter when riding it, don't know why but it does.

I have the 11 but did put the 12 mapping in it and got the 366 big bore kit. It is plenty fast!

i've had a 12 and now a 14, two different bike... the 14 has much more overrev than the 12. The suspension is also better.

I really liked my 12 but I Love the 14 it's more of a 250f on steroid you can really stretch the gears and it's a blast!

i would not hesitate a second to get the newer bike.... I'd maybe wait for the 15 with the 4cs forks

I have a 13 and test rode an 11 ages ago. Although a long time ago I do feel mine is faster but apart from that can't tell much difference.

I will tell you, it's the easily the easiest bike I've ever ridden. Good power, but not too much, handles great. Forks are harsh f your light or slow but eat a cheese burger or go faster and you're good.

Plus. I like orange.

I loved the overall '11 bike, but the '14 is much more easy to rev further. I found the '14 suspension to be a bit to harsh. Had it revalved plus resprung and is now almost as good as the '11.

I have an '11 and I rode a '14 that a local dealer had at the track. I like my '11 better. It might just be suspension setup a little better. I thought the brakes on mine were better but the '14 might have just had some glaze on them still. Overall I didn't think the motor was that much better and to me it wouldn't be enough of a difference to spend the extra money. I'm a +30 rider though and I'm over having the latest thing. I have to start buying 65s pretty soon.