2027 KTM 300 XC

2027 KTM 300 XC

Showing up isn't enough for the KTM 300 XC -- it dominates. Equipped with a ferocious 2-stroke engine that serves up explosive power and unmatched agility, it's made to rip across the toughest terrain with ruthless efficiency. Riders who live wide open get a weapon of choice in this bike, thanks to its razor-sharp chassis and dialed-in suspension. Across hare scrambles and offroad racing, the KTM 300 XC is more than a contender -- it's the original alpha.

Possible features include:

• Simple Suspension Tuning

Just like before, both ends of the suspension offer simple setup with no tools needed, making sure you pursue the podium with total control. At the back, a dual compression option that adjusts by hand lets riders change high- and low-speed settings within seconds. Up front, the forks are likewise easy to modify, thanks to clickers adjustable by hand at the fork shoe's bottom and top cap.

• Greater Usable Power

As a 300 cc 2-stroke powerhouse, it adds a fresh weapon option to the Open category and widens the options for racers after maximum power with the lowest possible weight. The KTM 300 XC delivers pure performance, together with low maintenance costs and a total engine weight of only 52.6 lb (23.8 kg). Add in advanced technical innovations, e-start, electronic fuel injection, and an electronic exhaust control, and you have the new cross country kingpin.

• Total Control

However gnarly the trail gets, you'll remain in complete control because of a rider-focused frame design engineered not only for longitudinal rigidity but also to shift rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. The thick frame walls additionally boost reliability and flex characteristics, and they provide unmatched rider feel. The shock mount likewise supplies the perfect amount of anti-squat for improved traction when exiting corners, while the footpegs sit in a mounting position designed to lower the risk of snagging on roots or rocks. On top of that, forged brackets on the lower frame rails make installing the skid plate easy as well.

• Centralized Mass

Beyond the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered for exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, the chassis is made up of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. In other words, the frame works as a kind of "shock absorber," giving a less harsh ride and, as a result, less rider fatigue across many hard laps.

• Utmost Rigidity

Depend on a durable chain guide and chain guard, and reduce to a minimum the odds of catching on external objects - particularly in extremely muddy terrain - while cutting down on dirt buildup around the swingarm and rear sprocket.