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It revs so far and is geared so much higher compared to a 250f that mph wise it covers some serious ground in 2nd or 3rd gear. 3rd gear wide open on a 350 is flying.
It doesn’t have massive grunt off the bottom but it pulls well, doesn’t tire you out, gets you off the corner without wheelspin or upsetting your body positioning and then as you let it rev it keeps building power to an absolutely scaldingly fast top end.
If you want to burp around the track in 3rd gear from slow corners and clear jumps with part throttle it won’t do it, but if you are willing to give it some heavy throttle and let it eat, it will absolutely rip.
It doesn’t have to be shrieked around the track like some say, it isn’t a 125 by any means but it doesn’t have huge power from idle at part throttle, like some 450s do, but that’s actually one of its biggest advantages as it doesn’t upset your body positioning or the chassis while coming out of corners.
You can leave The throttle on so much longer without fear of being thrown off the side out of nowhere like a 450 wants to do at times.
Newer 450s are incredibly smooth and incredibly powerful, but they still are brutes and if you blip it a little more than intended they let you know immediately by throwing your weight off center, the 350 doesn’t do that.
Pros and cons to both for sure though.
I don’t really have a problem with the 450 power because I can control it with the throttle and clutch.
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She barks! I was able to power out of a bowl turn to jump from the inside line and still clear the jump. No flame-outs lugging in 3rd gear. Very impressed with minimal investment. Still waiting for someone to convince me that the FMF slip-on is worth the investment. Thank Carlino Joe for the leg work!
Might look at a remap or a Vortex. I made a review of the Vortex in the Tech forum.
I did dremel the screen out of my endcap. I did see the cone pics. on the Husky mufflers. Good God!
I will do a few more rides on the upgrades i have now. No kidding, roll on out of the tight turns was crazy fast compared to stock!
At some point, I have to realize that control for me (at 58) is a higher priority. I did benefit from using the traction control when the track was sloppy in the 1st session.
Pit Row
So after the Gold Valves, different seals, new shock spring and whatever else, everything feels much more progressive. There is more initial movement, which soaks up the chop. But it moves through the stroke much easier, yet no bottoming (unless you bomb something.)
I was basically to the point last fall that I was ready to try another bike, and was going to get a 21 YZ250F (since I came from that bike before this one.) I decided to get the suspension done on the 350 and just see. So I'm glad I did. I feel like the bike really suits me now. So Ill keep it a while longer, since I see no point in getting something else. Plus I also ride my 125 a bunch, so it doesn't have a ton of hours on it.
What made you trade your YZF ?
Thx
You'll be happy with the YZ250F, my 2020 was great and the new 2021 is probably even better.
But one thing is for sure, the stock Neken bars on the KTM (Husky has Pro Taper) are garbage. The bend is nice and low but they are stiff as hell and transmit so much vibration to your arms.
I've had the Pro Taper EVO bars for years on my bikes and the difference is staggering. So if you still have the stock bars on your bike, please buy something else. It's 100% worth it!
Im 180lb, fast A level off-road and I rarely ride Mx so I’m not sure our setting would match but I’d be curious to have a peek.
Anyways, something to try, I'll send you a PM.
It came with a Rekluse which I had never used before, and it was pretty roached, so I spent a good bit of time getting it dialed in.
Now, having said all that, I LOVE this bike! I also have a KTM 200, and I am convinced this is pretty much the 4 stroke equivalent of the magic 200. I have a KTM 450 X/C and it is fast and effective, but it is going up for sale. It is also plated and has been a great bike, this 350 though just scratches that revvy, silky smooth itch.
At this point it even has me considering selling my 200, which I never thought I would say.
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