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I'm in the market for a new KTM 350 XCF and found a couple leftovers that are marked down to around $8K OTD. I was originally looking at 2018's, but wondering what I should expect to pay for a 2017 vs 2018 at this time of year?
Also, is the extra money for a 2018 worth the updates(I'm not 100% sure what changed between years)?
Also, is the extra money for a 2018 worth the updates(I'm not 100% sure what changed between years)?
UPDATED WP AER 48 front fork with a sophisticated air spring design and separate damping for easy adjustment to any track condition, rider weight or skill level. A new setting improves damping.
UPDATED rear suspension damping settings are perfectly matched to the WP AER 48 front fork
NEW radiator guards provide better airflow in muddy conditions.
NEW C4 bearing fitted to the transmission shaft for a bigger overlap in the cases for improved reliability at high operating temperatures.
NEW clutch plates from nitrated steel for reduced wear on the steel clutch basket.
Also, orange frame. For me there isn't enough difference to justify the price on the 18 over the 17.
I have a 2017, and the bike is outstanding. If you really want the features of the 18 get the 17 forks updated to the 2018 spec, lots of WP suspension guys around here will do it.
That price for that bike is pretty good.
I was just in the same exact position as you. I ended up getting a 17 sxf instead of the xcf though. Started reading people having problems with the xcf having stalling issues and a few other things. Anyways the cheapest I could find a new 350 here in socal was $9200 OTD (2017) so I ended up driving to Phoenix and bought one for $7750 OTD! Well worth the drive! Save your money and just get a 17 PERIOD! Hurry though because there rebate ends at the end of the month. Plus all new 19's are around the corner... BTW super happy I got the sxf instead!
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So if you were to buy this '17 and sell it in 2 years, you would get resale on a 3 year old bike, which would be quite a bit less than for a 2 year old bike (at least around here). It seems llike 2 years is kind of the cut off for a "recent" bike. But if you were to keep this bike for 5 years or more, the difference in resale value would likely be marginal, plus by then you have to factor in the countless hours of fun you had on the bike over those years.
So long story short (in my opinion):
Intent to keep the bike for
2 years or less: Buy '18
3+ years: Buy '17 if the price is right
I got a left over 17 FC350 and couldn't have been happier.
KTM/Huskys are the highest re-sale bikes in my area and go for top dollar. My buddy sold 15 KTM 350 for 8500 two months ago.
And what may jack everyone up is when the all new Dungey edition bike is released next year depending on how much is changed and what kind of advancements they make.
I'm interested in getting a 2018 but don't want the frustration of a bike that keeps dying.
I change my air filter every running hour if it needs it or not.
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