2023 KTM SX300 Official Thread

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8tensolutions wrote:
Are the Husky's updated with the new injection as well? I thought it was KTM only this year
Husky is all new too on the TX, TE stays the same as the old bike and the XCW.
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With a little luck this will be following me home soon. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/25/574464/s1200_898E7790_B760_4834_98DD_16D2A5BC0FD7.jpg[/img]
With a little luck this will be following me home soon.


Fuk yeah man! My TX is due this week sometime.
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8tensolutions 10/25/2022 5:55pm
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Nice. I considered the XC model, but concerned about the air forks compared to the XCW
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grunkster 10/25/2022 6:16pm
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No doubt the xc-w's will be tbi for 24.
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8tensolutions wrote:
Nice. I considered the XC model, but concerned about the air forks compared to the XCW
I have a 2020 TX and honestly I really like the forks. I did update the mid valve to the 21 version which helped hold up a lot but really they have been quite good.
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My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it.

He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx with 300 kit) but does track a lot better. He said it rides a gear high compared to the 21 pretty much everywhere, and is definitely suited more towards 450 guys getting on a 2 stroke vs a 2 stroke guy.
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studworx wrote:
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it. He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx...
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it.

He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx with 300 kit) but does track a lot better. He said it rides a gear high compared to the 21 pretty much everywhere, and is definitely suited more towards 450 guys getting on a 2 stroke vs a 2 stroke guy.
Photos?
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b_kowalsk 10/26/2022 8:30am
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grunkster wrote:
No doubt the xc-w's will be tbi for 24.
Some say that they might keep tpi on the xc-w for emissions purposes?
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yz763 10/26/2022 8:33am
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studworx wrote:
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it. He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx...
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it.

He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx with 300 kit) but does track a lot better. He said it rides a gear high compared to the 21 pretty much everywhere, and is definitely suited more towards 450 guys getting on a 2 stroke vs a 2 stroke guy.
I wonder how much of this can be tuned with an ignition? I would have to think a competent tuner could get the bike to continue making power up to the redline.
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sam hain 10/26/2022 9:26am
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I wish husky made a TX250, I much prefer the husky look over orange. Plus its a little shorter overall for us vertically changed guys.
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mxrider118 10/26/2022 9:40am
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Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one these. Will post pics and review if anyone cares
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studworx wrote:
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it. He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx...
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it.

He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx with 300 kit) but does track a lot better. He said it rides a gear high compared to the 21 pretty much everywhere, and is definitely suited more towards 450 guys getting on a 2 stroke vs a 2 stroke guy.
yz763 wrote:
I wonder how much of this can be tuned with an ignition? I would have to think a competent tuner could get the bike to continue...
I wonder how much of this can be tuned with an ignition? I would have to think a competent tuner could get the bike to continue making power up to the redline.
Some of it is just the nature of a square bore and stroke. It does sound like these are not revvers even the 250.
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mxrider118 wrote:
Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one...
Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one these. Will post pics and review if anyone cares
Please do share.
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Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one...
Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one these. Will post pics and review if anyone cares
Where are you located? Good luck with it!!!!
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yz763 10/26/2022 10:15am
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soggy wrote:
Some of it is just the nature of a square bore and stroke. It does sound like these are not revvers even the 250.
For sure it is but I would think a tuner could move some of the power with fueling and timing. It will be interesting to see how these respond to ignition systems.
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PatH 10/26/2022 10:21am
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A different head can also put some power back up top.
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soggy 10/26/2022 10:50am
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soggy wrote:
Some of it is just the nature of a square bore and stroke. It does sound like these are not revvers even the 250.
yz763 wrote:
For sure it is but I would think a tuner could move some of the power with fueling and timing. It will be interesting to see...
For sure it is but I would think a tuner could move some of the power with fueling and timing. It will be interesting to see how these respond to ignition systems.
Probably by your just taking away from what a 300 motor is really good at. Low to mid grunt.
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yz763 10/26/2022 11:10am
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soggy wrote:
Probably by your just taking away from what a 300 motor is really good at. Low to mid grunt.
I’m not talking about turning it into a complete revver. Just make it continue to make power to the redline. I’m sure some of that could be tuned.

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mxrider118 wrote:
Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one...
Funny enough, I got the call. It is in and pick it up tomorrow. Ride it Sunday. What type of break in should be done one these. Will post pics and review if anyone cares
My manual says nothing over 70% throttle for 3hrs then not over 90% for 5hrs. Then after that let'r rip.
I haven't gotten to ride my 23 250XC yet sadly.
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sam hain 10/26/2022 11:33am
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studworx wrote:
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it. He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx...
My buddy picked up his 300sx yesterday and rode it.

He’s not quiet in love yet, it signs off way before his previous bike (2021 250sx with 300 kit) but does track a lot better. He said it rides a gear high compared to the 21 pretty much everywhere, and is definitely suited more towards 450 guys getting on a 2 stroke vs a 2 stroke guy.
According to the manual they take about 5hrs to break in, if he went ham fist on it right out of the gate the motor is still probably a little tight.
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wrc777 10/26/2022 11:56am
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soggy wrote:
Probably by your just taking away from what a 300 motor is really good at. Low to mid grunt.
yz763 wrote:
I’m not talking about turning it into a complete revver. Just make it continue to make power to the redline. I’m sure some of that could...
I’m not talking about turning it into a complete revver. Just make it continue to make power to the redline. I’m sure some of that could be tuned.
Two strokes don’t keep pulling until the rev limiter stops them like a four stroke does. If you pull up tpi dyno curves (dirt rider has some) the 300 falls off like a normal 2t but then keeps making about 20hp on the dyno for another 1-2k rpm which is super weird. I wonder if the new bike is the same way? The 250 doesn’t show that on the dyno. It hits peak falls off quick and is done.
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sandman768 10/26/2022 12:18pm
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The good: My dealer called me to tell me he has been invoiced for the bike, could be here by Friday…. South Florida…
The bad: My knee hurts and I need to take some time off😂
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yz763 10/26/2022 12:41pm
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soggy wrote:
Probably by your just taking away from what a 300 motor is really good at. Low to mid grunt.
yz763 wrote:
I’m not talking about turning it into a complete revver. Just make it continue to make power to the redline. I’m sure some of that could...
I’m not talking about turning it into a complete revver. Just make it continue to make power to the redline. I’m sure some of that could be tuned.
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Two strokes don’t keep pulling until the rev limiter stops them like a four stroke does. If you pull up tpi dyno curves (dirt rider has...
Two strokes don’t keep pulling until the rev limiter stops them like a four stroke does. If you pull up tpi dyno curves (dirt rider has some) the 300 falls off like a normal 2t but then keeps making about 20hp on the dyno for another 1-2k rpm which is super weird. I wonder if the new bike is the same way? The 250 doesn’t show that on the dyno. It hits peak falls off quick and is done.
I understand that. It wasn’t long ago a 4 stroke wouldn’t rev. I’m just saying the stock mapping could explain the sharp drop and it will be interesting to see how these motors react to an ignition and tuning.
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urbanlift707 10/26/2022 6:38pm
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I’m really hoping mine shows up in the next week or so. Already got my cone valves and traxx ordered from race tech, pipe and silencer ordered. I’m not a fan of orange, will be switching the front fender, number plates and fork guards, anyone know if the 23 shrouds are stickers of direct printed graphics?
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lumpy790 10/26/2022 7:38pm
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A dyno run with a sniffer will tell the tale. I have a feeling a lot of how these new bikes are running on a dyno wont tell you what the seat of your pants will.
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Spooner 10/26/2022 7:42pm
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Too be honest I’m sure you could set it up to do both. Obviously suspension is never going to be great at both. But, I have...
Too be honest I’m sure you could set it up to do both. Obviously suspension is never going to be great at both. But, I have not ridden it yet. I tore it down when I got it home and made it mine. Lol
I’m waiting on suspension, pipe/silencer to show up and a few other little parts. I’ll ride it this weekend hopefully.



What pipe and silencer did you get and what brand? I was surprised how short the muffler was on the off road bikes and I will likely order an FMF but they don’t show exactly what it looks like and wondered if they even made a longer one that would be quieter.
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langhammx 10/26/2022 7:50pm
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What pipe and silencer did you get and what brand? I was surprised how short the muffler was on the off road bikes and I will...
What pipe and silencer did you get and what brand? I was surprised how short the muffler was on the off road bikes and I will likely order an FMF but they don’t show exactly what it looks like and wondered if they even made a longer one that would be quieter.
FMF Gnarly
2.1 Titanium silencer. It’s a few inches longer than stock and definitely quieter than the short stock ones.
I’ll be riding it this weekend, but I’ve already swapped it out, so won’t have a comparison to stock.

The Turbinecore will likely be even quieter, but they aren’t ready yet.
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FMF Gnarly 2.1 Titanium silencer. It’s a few inches longer than stock and definitely quieter than the short stock ones. I’ll be riding it this weekend...
FMF Gnarly
2.1 Titanium silencer. It’s a few inches longer than stock and definitely quieter than the short stock ones.
I’ll be riding it this weekend, but I’ve already swapped it out, so won’t have a comparison to stock.

The Turbinecore will likely be even quieter, but they aren’t ready yet.
Yeah I ran that muffler on my 20 and loved it but I ran the fatty to get more top end. I’d be interested to see how the gnarly performs but I doubt the bike needs more bottom haha. Plus I like the factory fatty because looking cool trumps all lol. Post up the muffler when you get it on!
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langhammx 10/26/2022 8:02pm
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urbanlift707 wrote:
I’m really hoping mine shows up in the next week or so. Already got my cone valves and traxx ordered from race tech, pipe and silencer...
I’m really hoping mine shows up in the next week or so. Already got my cone valves and traxx ordered from race tech, pipe and silencer ordered. I’m not a fan of orange, will be switching the front fender, number plates and fork guards, anyone know if the 23 shrouds are stickers of direct printed graphics?
The graphics are embedded into the plastics.

If you look at the power parts catalog, they are offering a few different colored plastics, if you can’t stand the orange. To each their own, they have a pretty blue you might like ? It’s either that or white or black.


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langhammx 10/26/2022 8:06pm
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Yeah I ran that muffler on my 20 and loved it but I ran the fatty to get more top end. I’d be interested to see...
Yeah I ran that muffler on my 20 and loved it but I ran the fatty to get more top end. I’d be interested to see how the gnarly performs but I doubt the bike needs more bottom haha. Plus I like the factory fatty because looking cool trumps all lol. Post up the muffler when you get it on!





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