2023 KTM 300SX

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Edited Date/Time 5/19/2022 2:37pm
I'm definitely getting one. Stark Varge would be nice so I can ride in my neighborhood buy this thing is too nice! Who is in on this bike?
I'm not a big fan of batteries but I would rather mess with a battery than adjust/replace valves or a timing chain. I dont know how difficult an electronic power valve would be but I think the advantage will be 219 lbs in with efi and electronic power valve power adjustability on hard pack and poor traction riding.




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GrapeApe 5/10/2022 10:59am
5/10/2022 10:59am Edited Date/Time 5/10/2022 11:00am
This is the most tempted I've been by a new model in quite some time.
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Cayden Thompson 5/10/2022 11:05am
5/10/2022 11:05am
Oh I'm all in. I'm selling my YZ250 and buying the Husky version (I like the aesthetics and lower suspension better).
Been creaming my pants since I saw this release today.
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Nellyinda803 5/10/2022 11:15am
5/10/2022 11:15am
Most tempted I have ever been. I want to wait for the second year model, but I don't think I can!
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Black Diesel Bomber 5/10/2022 11:17am
5/10/2022 11:17am
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for desert, trail, and track. Nice work KTM.
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spindel 5/10/2022 11:24am
5/10/2022 11:24am
I built my own a year early I guess

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LungButter 5/10/2022 11:24am
5/10/2022 11:24am
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for...
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for desert, trail, and track. Nice work KTM.
Meh, didn't the 300xc already do that?
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suspensionguy 5/10/2022 11:31am
5/10/2022 11:31am
250sx for me, probably call and put a deposit down later today.
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Black Diesel Bomber 5/10/2022 11:31am
5/10/2022 11:31am
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for...
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for desert, trail, and track. Nice work KTM.
LungButter wrote:
Meh, didn't the 300xc already do that?
That's less of a track bike than this 300SX. I know a lot of guys who would rather have a better track bike that also does well in the desert, rather than a good desert bike that they ride on a track. The 450 fits this mold well as a 450 does great on single track and desert, but now there's a really 2 stroke option focused on track performance that will also be very fun on the trails..
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suspensionguy 5/10/2022 11:40am
5/10/2022 11:40am
Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for...
KTM is very in tune with their customer base. First the 350f and now the 300SX. The 300SX will be a great all around bike for desert, trail, and track. Nice work KTM.
LungButter wrote:
Meh, didn't the 300xc already do that?
No, the XC line in the past was a very differnt animal, their cranks alone are about 1lbs heavier, lower compression, and milder timing. The 250sx flat rip, I can’t imagine the need for 50 more cc’s, the 300 will be a hard hitting brute, it will be more of a 500sxf then a 350. Riding my current 20’ 250sx back to back with a 22’ GG350 makes the 350 feel like a total turd.

I’m curious to see if the xc and sx share the same flywheel and ignition. Parts fiche is up, will investigate deeper later
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mingham97 5/10/2022 11:47am
5/10/2022 11:47am
Anyone know if the huskies are getting an upgrade on the body work? I know the factory edition was the same as the 22
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racinstation 5/10/2022 12:02pm
5/10/2022 12:02pm
GrapeApe wrote:
This is the most tempted I've been by a new model in quite some time.
Same......hard to not want this one
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Bruce372 5/10/2022 12:03pm
5/10/2022 12:03pm
Oh my, hope they make a husky version
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suspensionguy 5/10/2022 12:04pm
5/10/2022 12:04pm
mingham97 wrote:
Anyone know if the huskies are getting an upgrade on the body work? I know the factory edition was the same as the 22
The 2022.5 factory editions got new bodywork and is what to be expected on the 23’s.
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FGR01 5/10/2022 12:54pm
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Ever since the YZ400F, the Vital 2-stroke Taliban has been assuring us that a 300cc EFI 2-stroke would be the ultimate MX bike and surely spell the death of all 4-strokes.. and that they all would immediately and absolutely buy one when available.

Going back and checking old threads, You know who you are. Your day has arrived. Post pics of order and then bike when you pick up.
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SoCalMX70 5/10/2022 12:58pm
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If I ever buy a KTM... This is the one.
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Thisusernameisavailable 5/10/2022 1:47pm
5/10/2022 1:47pm
FGR01 wrote:
Ever since the YZ400F, the Vital 2-stroke Taliban has been assuring us that a 300cc EFI 2-stroke would be the ultimate MX bike and surely spell...
Ever since the YZ400F, the Vital 2-stroke Taliban has been assuring us that a 300cc EFI 2-stroke would be the ultimate MX bike and surely spell the death of all 4-strokes.. and that they all would immediately and absolutely buy one when available.

Going back and checking old threads, You know who you are. Your day has arrived. Post pics of order and then bike when you pick up.
Revive the threads man so we can read em!
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Hi Side 5/10/2022 1:50pm
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I'm more than likely in on the white version. I need another bike like I need a hole in my head but damn...
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Moto520 5/10/2022 2:07pm
5/10/2022 2:07pm
That is the bike that made my cock tingle a little. Great add to their mix. That bike is going to be awesome!
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cable 5/10/2022 2:14pm
5/10/2022 2:14pm
selling my 2001 cr250 with stock tires. whats the release date of this bad boy?
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FahQ 5/10/2022 2:39pm
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I’m holding out for the no frills Gas-Gas MC300
Would be nice to have a carb’d, centrifugal power valved, lower price option.
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kott0n 5/10/2022 2:42pm
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I'm curious how the crank is lubed? With presumable no mixture going down to the crank bearings and them up a transfer port. Wet sump?

I would love this bike. I like riding SX/MX bikes for the hard hitting power, even though I mainly trail ride these days.
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SoCalMX70 5/10/2022 3:00pm
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kott0n wrote:
I'm curious how the crank is lubed? With presumable no mixture going down to the crank bearings and them up a transfer port. Wet sump? I...
I'm curious how the crank is lubed? With presumable no mixture going down to the crank bearings and them up a transfer port. Wet sump?

I would love this bike. I like riding SX/MX bikes for the hard hitting power, even though I mainly trail ride these days.
You could always look at how a 2 stroke works... These are the same, just FI in place of carb. You still premix.
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wr74 5/10/2022 3:09pm
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I heard the 300sx is Ktm only. Don’t expect a husky version. Does look amazing on paper. I’m waiting for ride reviews before ordering one though.
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KurtJ99 5/10/2022 3:13pm
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I believe this is the newer improved TBI (vs TPI) fuel injection.
It's a tipping point for me; MX model, TBI fuel injection, electric start.
Yes, I could have built up a TPI same from an XC version previously.
I could barely get my CR500 started last weekend at Hangtown on the gate.
Yes, I could put a 20lb electric start kit on it.
They keep crossing my excuses off my list. Yes, I'm going to get one; maybe Husky (Vet) version.

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kott0n 5/10/2022 3:15pm
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kott0n wrote:
I'm curious how the crank is lubed? With presumable no mixture going down to the crank bearings and them up a transfer port. Wet sump? I...
I'm curious how the crank is lubed? With presumable no mixture going down to the crank bearings and them up a transfer port. Wet sump?

I would love this bike. I like riding SX/MX bikes for the hard hitting power, even though I mainly trail ride these days.
SoCalMX70 wrote:
You could always look at how a 2 stroke works... These are the same, just FI in place of carb. You still premix.
So it still uses transfer ports from the bottom end up into the cylinder, got it.

Obviously I know how they work, I explained it in my post.
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JWACK 5/10/2022 3:16pm
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Fricken cool!
I am on the fence between pulling the trigger or waiting for the first year bugs to get worked out.
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Spooner 5/10/2022 3:17pm
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cable wrote:
selling my 2001 cr250 with stock tires. whats the release date of this bad boy?
October. Bummer.
Northcutt167 5/10/2022 4:37pm
5/10/2022 4:37pm
Just called and put a deposit down for one 👌 can’t wait!
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Dirt.Squirt 5/10/2022 4:45pm
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That’s fucking awesome!!!! Never been a KTM guy but I’m salivating a little
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