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I own a 23, came off of a modded 2020 FC350. Vortex, pipe, airbox, gearing. New 23 has more motor.
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Shock felt still a bit nervus for a trax shock so I got to work on that.
I got 35/105 with gear on the 45 spring.
Interesting to overlay previous generation bike to the 2023+ platforms. Would be very curious to see a 2022 with the same comp piston as the new bikes dyno'd in the same room. The newfound torque and hp appear to come at the expense of some over-rev (note the 11,400 vs 12,300 rpm peaks), and the overall cleanliness of the curve isn't quite there as in prior years. Any new owners confirm or deny these figures with seat of the pants sensations?
Apologies: Couldn't find 22' vs. 23' KTM to KTM or Husky to Husky to visually compare...
I can feel the increased torque on my '23, it is close to the geared down 350 but I'm not losing the top end speed, which is awesome for me. I can still lug the bike but it revs better.
This curve confirms what I feel on the track...I had described what I felt as maybe the mapping isn't as crisp as my old bike...but this makes sense. I originally wanted to ride it a bit more through the fall and possibly get a remap to make it a bit more crisp and reduce engine braking.
I know guys are saying the motor is stronger. But based on those results, I would assume maybe 10-15%? Or maybe the perceivable improvement is quite a bit a more than the numbers would lead one to believe?
I am still struggling with making a potential upgrade from my '18 FC350 to the '23 350 SXF. To me being 6'4 and 240-250lbs in gear, the claimed improvement in bottom-end is enticing for me. Will be interesting to hear more rider feedback as guys get more time on the bike.
Pit Row
The new bike mimics that snap and luggability very closely but I can rev it further. On my '17 I was shifting to 4th some times especially when the track dried out later in the day.
I'm still riding stock spring/valving but I've had a couple of big cases and managed to ride away, my old bike has a Ktech SSF coil spring conversion and I really liked it however I'm going to stick with air on this bike and see how it goes. I think it's a worthwhile upgrade of a bike compared to the 2016 - 2018 generation.
I am also on the stock air forks right now. I have been hesitant to upgrade them, since I am on the fence on upgrading bikes. My understanding is that none of the spring conversions will transfer from AER48's to the newer forks. I would likely go MX-Tech Lucky's.
How do you feel about the new chassis? Comments state that the chassis is more rigid and less forgiving then the 16-18 models (at least with the Husqvarna's anyways). Any opinions? I realize it might be tough to say for sure given the chassis is likely not broken in yet.
At the track I rode this weekend, was the first real comparison I could do in regards to my 2019 CRF250 Geico bike. The best part for me was the ability to roll on more throttle in areas, where prior I was clicking gears... Once I get this down, and get the suspension broken in, I will consider a Factory Connection upgrade. One of my very best friend's works for WP in Murrieta. I will most likely follow his advice on what I should do when the time comes. I hope everyone is enjoying what they ride, as much as I am, and not worry too much about how to make an imperfect item, perfect. THERE IS NO SUCH THING.... Let er rip, Tater Chip! Just go have fun.
RobbiRob
Each hour of break in, brings more comfort. I'm actually gonna wait till I do any drop in spring conversion, I have the KYB kit. The AER is settling in, and working just fine once I figured what settings work for me.
As I get more time on it, I'll give more feedback.
Just posted an FMF slip-on that I impulse bought at the dealer when I picked up my '23. Love the pipe but going to get a Yosh instead. In case anyone has been looking for one.
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/For-Sale-Bazaar,26/2023-KTM-SX-F-FC-250-350-FMF-4-1-RCT-Ti-Slip-On,1405679
I would be all over this, but I just dropped $1500.00 on my Hyperstrada. Truth be told, an exhaust for me at this point would be like putting breast implants, on a 90 year old Stripper. It's not gonna help me enough.
RobbiRob
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