2023 KTM SX300 Official Thread

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motoxrocks 10/30/2022 5:57pm
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I have around 3 hours on mine now and still very pleased. Changed the oil today, all looks good. Runs great, handles nice. Still dialing in...
I have around 3 hours on mine now and still very pleased. Changed the oil today, all looks good. Runs great, handles nice. Still dialing in the chassis. I have a Supercross track at home, but today rode more outdoor style. Bikes a blast.
Thanks for the update! Waiting for more from the lucky ones!!!!! Lol
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God I hope mine shows up this week! It’s been getting great reviews. I cannot imagine a better machine that my current 21 with a built 300 by twisted. The motor is absolutely perfect. But nothing beats that new bike feel.
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langhammx 10/30/2022 9:46pm
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Picking mine up Tuesday, will ride it next weekend
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Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/28/574830/s1200_7F268A6E_6D5F_4BCE_A30E_0A2B513AA044.jpg[/img]
Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time!


Welcome and congrats. Look forward to hearing your first ride report, you lucky dog! Definitely THE ultimate MX weapon.
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I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
Your post had me look this NXA article on fuels up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW, how much is VP110 these days?
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PatH 10/31/2022 7:21am
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FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I find a actual hose protector.


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lumpy790 10/31/2022 7:27am
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PatH wrote:
FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I...
FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I find a actual hose protector.


It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting.

Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give you more clearance. You are on KTMtalk aren’t you?
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PatH 10/31/2022 8:03am
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It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting. Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give...
It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting.

Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give you more clearance. You are on KTMtalk aren’t you?
I have no idea what that is. The KTM talk.
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PatH 10/31/2022 8:09am
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I also found the engine map selector switch wiring was rubbing on the front brake cable behind the number plate. So I rerouted that stuff to keep it from happening. Just an FYI for you guys that are getting them.
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First thing I did was remove front # plate & tidy up wiring & electrical tape up connectors…. My hose is not laying on the head, it may have been twisted during installation.. try loosening & spinning hose, it has an upward bend..
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First 300SX showed up at a local dealer. Atlantic Canada.
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/31/575197/s1200_899ABD49_FF0A_4731_B73A_93A210E63622.jpg[/img]

Hey Dennis, It's Phil K. Hope all is well! Did you ride that puppy yet???? Lol
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sandman768 10/31/2022 9:04am
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Hey Dennis, It's Phil K. Hope all is well! Did you ride that puppy yet???? Lol
Hey Phil…hope all is well with you also…I”m nursing a knee issue right now 😂… it’s killing me just looking at it in the garage….hopefully another week or 2 I be ready….
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motoxrocks 10/31/2022 9:06am
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Hey Dennis, It's Phil K. Hope all is well! Did you ride that puppy yet???? Lol
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Hey Phil…hope all is well with you also…I”m nursing a knee issue right now 😂… it’s killing me just looking at it in the garage….hopefully another...
Hey Phil…hope all is well with you also…I”m nursing a knee issue right now 😂… it’s killing me just looking at it in the garage….hopefully another week or 2 I be ready….
Sorry to hear and heal up quick!!!!
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suby723 wrote:
I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
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Your post had me look this [url=https://motocrossactionmag.com/racers-guide-to-the-hierarchy-of-motocross-racing-fuels/]NXA article on fuels[/url] up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW...
Your post had me look this NXA article on fuels up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW, how much is VP110 these days?
Here in Tennessee it's $8 a gallon right now.

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suby723 wrote:
I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
Leave Us To wrote:
Your post had me look this [url=https://motocrossactionmag.com/racers-guide-to-the-hierarchy-of-motocross-racing-fuels/]NXA article on fuels[/url] up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW...
Your post had me look this NXA article on fuels up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW, how much is VP110 these days?
You can run t4 in two strokes. It's unleaded VPR, T2 is premixed VPR.
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Spooner 10/31/2022 7:56pm
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My last carb'd two stroke LOVED T2 so I'd definitely like to try it in the TBI bikes. I've stuck with non ethanol pump gas in my TPI and it always runs great but theres something about the way they run on race fuel that can be very addictive.
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mxrider118 11/1/2022 4:34pm
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Had anyone tried Sunoco Race Fuel Optima on two strokes 95 octane. More looking for a consistent fuel than our local pump gas.
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bigsal 11/1/2022 8:06pm
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KTM 300SX hit Denver area dealers today.
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PatH 11/2/2022 2:52am
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mxrider118 wrote:
Had anyone tried Sunoco Race Fuel Optima on two strokes 95 octane. More looking for a consistent fuel than our local pump gas.
Ive used Sunoco GT (100 Oct unleaded). I actually have 91 Eth free and Sunoco 100 mixed 50/50 in the bike right now, I put Sunoco GT in my drag truck when its parked over the winter as its very stable. ( Normally I run E85) so I normally have a few 5 gal cans of it around.
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JMoulton311 11/2/2022 9:54am
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Picked up my 300SX in update SC on Monday but have only putted it around the yard so far.
There is a connector/dongle included with the bike that the manual calls a "wake-up connector". Reading the manual this sounds like it's for calibrating the electronic power valve maybe, or am I way off base?
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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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Have any of you guys getting 300s had the tpi version before? How does the power compare? I rode one in the parking lot but that doesn’t really compare to riding one in the dirt. The bottom end paper felt smooth and tractable like the TPI but I wonder how they actually run from mid to full throttle.
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sandman768 11/2/2022 11:47am
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JMoulton311 wrote:
Picked up my 300SX in update SC on Monday but have only putted it around the yard so far. There is a connector/dongle included with the...
Picked up my 300SX in update SC on Monday but have only putted it around the yard so far.
There is a connector/dongle included with the bike that the manual calls a "wake-up connector". Reading the manual this sounds like it's for calibrating the electronic power valve maybe, or am I way off base?
Pretty sure that is a dealer setup item before delivery.
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OleTex 11/2/2022 12:48pm
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PatH wrote:
FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I...
FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I find a actual hose protector.


Good eye man.

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