2019 Ktm 350 sxf

Michael_Stanley
Just wondering who owns or has ridden a Ktm 350 sxf. Looking to purchase a 2019 and wanted to know the pros and cons. Thanks!
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T-Fish 4/16/2020 3:00pm
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Con: black frame

Pro: frame can be painted or powder coated
Michael_Stanley 4/16/2020 3:10pm
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T-Fish wrote:
Con: black frame

Pro: frame can be painted or powder coated
The orange frame looks so much better. You figure they’d make them all like that from the factory
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Brent 4/16/2020 3:40pm
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KTM normally paints the frame orange for the last year of that bike version.


Removing that stupid radiator T fitting to powder coat the frame is no fun...
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CarlinoJoeVideo 4/16/2020 3:42pm
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Forks aren’t the best. What do you have now that we can compare it to?

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Yzf916 4/16/2020 4:14pm
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Love mine. Rode 450’s since 2002. Tried a 350 and never looked back. It just doesn’t wear me out like the 450 does. I can get over everything I can on the 450 without problem. Yet it doesn’t wear me out like the 450’s did. Weight not much different than the 450. But feels lighter and turns better to me. Much more fun and confidence on the 350 for sure. Forks aren’t as bad as everyone says once you find the optimal pressure to run. I’m 170lbs and like 144psi. You do have to rev it a LITTLE more. But not to the moon like many suggest. If you’re a heavier rider, the 450 is maybe a better choice. But for me, it’s the perfect bike.
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Michael_Stanley 4/16/2020 4:55pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Forks aren’t the best. What do you have now that we can compare it to?
Well I had my 2017 Ktm 250 sxf that got stolen Sad insurance isn’t helping much. I had mx tech suspension on that. Liked it a lot. Tell you what, I’ve ridden a couple yz250f’s and that kyb suspension is great too
Michael_Stanley 4/16/2020 4:58pm
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Yzf916 wrote:
Love mine. Rode 450’s since 2002. Tried a 350 and never looked back. It just doesn’t wear me out like the 450 does. I can get...
Love mine. Rode 450’s since 2002. Tried a 350 and never looked back. It just doesn’t wear me out like the 450 does. I can get over everything I can on the 450 without problem. Yet it doesn’t wear me out like the 450’s did. Weight not much different than the 450. But feels lighter and turns better to me. Much more fun and confidence on the 350 for sure. Forks aren’t as bad as everyone says once you find the optimal pressure to run. I’m 170lbs and like 144psi. You do have to rev it a LITTLE more. But not to the moon like many suggest. If you’re a heavier rider, the 450 is maybe a better choice. But for me, it’s the perfect bike.
I’d about 185 with gear on, I’m coming from a Ktm 250 sxf. You just gotta work the bike to get it to go. Rode a 450 and it was a blast just a bit much at times. Thanks for the info!
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RbR 4/16/2020 5:41pm
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Awesome bike! You won't be disappointed.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 4/16/2020 5:51pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Forks aren’t the best. What do you have now that we can compare it to?
Michael_Stanley wrote:
Well I had my 2017 Ktm 250 sxf that got stolen :( insurance isn’t helping much. I had mx tech suspension on that. Liked it a...
Well I had my 2017 Ktm 250 sxf that got stolen Sad insurance isn’t helping much. I had mx tech suspension on that. Liked it a lot. Tell you what, I’ve ridden a couple yz250f’s and that kyb suspension is great too
The bike is very easy to ride compared to the 250. A lot less shifting.

It does feel heavier but less than a 450.

Since you had a KTM you know what you are getting with the forks.
Michael_Stanley 4/16/2020 8:30pm
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Herb Eaversmells wrote:
I got 19 for sale. 20 hours, trail/ no race novice rider.
How much you want? The one I’m likely going to get has 30 hours, for 6100, vet owned
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Hammer 663s 4/16/2020 8:35pm
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I have an 18 350 with the MX Tech Lucky on it, plus a Radius CX and a remap/pipe. It's a rocket ship that is light and handles great. I'm 10 lbs heavier than you. It doesn't wear me out like the 450 did.

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Herb Eaversmells 4/17/2020 8:47am
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Herb Eaversmells wrote:
I got 19 for sale. 20 hours, trail/ no race novice rider.
Michael_Stanley wrote:
How much you want? The one I’m likely going to get has 30 hours, for 6100, vet owned
I will have 2 KTM 350 for sale. Both friends of mine.
2019 KTM 350 SXF
20 hours no racing /clean
Gonna install new tires
$6950
And
2016 KTM 450 XCF
WITH 2 hours on it. $4800

I’m in Santa Maria Ca.
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mx510 4/17/2020 9:16am
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I have 30 hours on mine and absolutely love it. First 350 I have owned and its been great so far.

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