Nice! I just bought the same bike and have a pile of parts to install. I haven't owned a 2 stroke in over a decade or two as well. This bike is amazing.

Great video. I have the 557 map in my 300, its injects more oil in the mid rev range, theres no difference power output. Following the start up procedure in the o/manual is important to stop fouling plugs.

I have a 19 and a 20 300 XCW - the 19 kicks the 20's azz. Everyone said the 20+ bikes are great, so I bought one and it's no where near as good as my 19. They should have stayed with the 19 set up instead of trying to offer new stuff each year. The 19's also have none of the issues you pointed out on the issues KTM has now; it also has a kick start for back up. Regardless, that's an awesome bike you have and major congrats to you. Wait until you hit the trails man, it is so amazing to ride.

Picked up my 300erzberg today. Every 300 ive had has been the best bike ive ever owned.

Loves these vids, keep em coming!

2009 ktm309 xc-w still kicks ass and turns awsome, love the frame on it

I have the same bike and it’s fantastic! From new I fitted Bulletproof TPi cover and chain guide protector, KTM Powerparts rear disc guard, Enduro Engineering skid plate and spark arrestor, and plastic swing arm covers. P3 Carbon pipe guard… Currently waiting on Motominded XL80 headlight. I have a KTM fan kit to install, but haven’t messed with it yet. I used Ptfe tape under the levers and moved them as far in as they go. At 2hrs I re-torqued everything (the spokes were way off) and changed out the oil.

Awesome dude! Love it!

How to remove fuel vapor retention system?

I have the same bike. I can tell you the E line pipe guard and skid plate are worth the extra money. Glad your enjoying the bike brother . You will learn to love the 2 stroke 😉😎

Renew the plastic tank outlet collar for an aluminium one, ditto metal fuel line coupler. Add additional rad hose/cable ties to protect lower LHS rad hose from p.v screw on impact. There is also a collar to fit under oil cap to keep it clean. Fuel sock, tpi cover. Wear on swing arm from mudflap ..... araldite in some aluminium plate to take wear. You just mentioned hose! Thanks for vid.

Just bought my first, new, 300xcw. And, I’m coming from the same tank, 250f Honda. Great input and great video. Would like to hear more if available.

The bike is beautiful to enjoy it and congratulations...

Have a 2022 300 XC TPI. 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 are the same bike with different graphics. The rads were lowered & the engine was rotated up to raise the pipe a bit & ..... The lower left rad hose is the issue. I loosened all the hose clamps and rotated a few of the hoses. The crossing hose from the right rad to the thermotat housing was rubbing on the cylinder head. Now have 4 mm clearance. KTM's left lower rad hose protector is back ordered. It is only listed for the XC-W but fits the XC's also. Tokyooffroad KZfaq I got his silicone/ thicker/ more reinforced hose for the lower left. The original & Tokyo hose is 1" diameter at the rad end & larger at the thermostat end. Hose is 2.5 inches long. Also before riding it I put an aluminum Bullet Proof TPS cover replacing the plastic one. An Acerbis plastic skidplate with suspension linkage extension cover. KTM rear brake shark fin. And replaced the plastic 90 degree bend fuel tank outlet to a nice looking Slavens Racing black aluminum outlet. The 2021 & 2022 come with a factory capacitor I understood. At least the XC model. KTM sells a kick starter kit that is not too difficult to install. KTM poor production with some non-sealled electrical connections so I also filled from the outside via dielectric grease. Also wiring and cables are just not secured and will rub on stuff. Silicone hoses are much better, stronger, and last longer than the stock rubber coolant hoses. KTM stock hoses crack within a few couple years. Nice bike but not as torquey or as much hp as my older CR500 that still has more than anyone's stock 450 4 stroke per independant dino runs. Overall not happy with KTM assembly. But otherwise ok for my 1st KTM. Everyone I know drops theirs in the 1st hour and most of us break the end off the clutch lever. All while stopped as bike is tall. Some keep the lever clamps a tad loose, or add teflon tape onto the handlebars under the clamps to aid it them slipping on a fall. I got the KTM clamp tops with the plastic insert to ensure the clamp rotates on a fall and tighten the clamps less than the torque spec so I can bang it with the palm of my hand and adjust it after a fall if needed while away from my vehicle.

My 2022 Erzbergrodeo have a couple of guards but u still have to buy more protections for the bike

nice bike man

Awesome bike. You will love it. I chose the 2022 Beta 300 rr race edition can’t wait for it to come in. I was set on the KTM but then I rode a beta and I was sold.

My 23 300xcw erzbergrodeo edition has a skid plate factory

Drinking game: “from what I hear” = take a shot. Seriously. Great content. Love the info. Sincerely….Thank you! 🤙🏼

Hello, fantastic overview. Thank you. My 250 XC-W should be in next month. Want to also go with the Turbine Core II. Can you tell me if the exhaust sound remains similar to stock and does it require any map or adjustment to the ECU ?

I enjoy your videos from those who are in a beginner aspect, to even highly skilled. You really have a passion to continue to help new riders get better. Plus, I enjoy watching, even after multiple years of experience. Don't stop and please know we're "rockin your videos"! Now just go faster and stand up sir!

Coming off the same bike to a 23’ 250XC-W!

I use to use the donuts as well and have issues with blisters. It's all about how you grip the bike. I highly recommend Chris Birchs video series "say no to slow" for help on technique. Great video though. You going to Coyote Run? Im thinking of brining the CR.

Factory fixed the Power Valve gasket issue in 2021, the 2020 was the problem year

Hello- when you put the FMF on, did you need to do any other tuning, or can you just slap it on a go? Also, is yours a shorty? I was looking at the short vs stock, hoping it would give more of a bark sound. thanks!

Nice video! Great mod information and overview on what to watch out for potential problems! Your video has help me move towards getting the XC-W. Can you comment about how much maintenance time does it require and what percent of it is required to be done by the dealer? My KTM dealer is 1+ away. Thanks!

Love it dude

Do you need a new ECU or tuner if you put on a full FMF exhaust?

Just traded off my 2021 300XC-W for my new 2022 300XC-W. The '22 has smoother throttle response at about 1/8 throttle, doesn't have the dreaded TPI stutter. But the '21 suspension was much better IMO. These forks are harsh yet blow through the stroke as easily as the '21's did, front to rear balance isn't as good either. Just my .02.

Cool cool video thanks so much. I’m confused though… by saying bump start you actually mean JUMP start? I understand bump start is trying to start the engine pushing it in gear? Thanks so much.

All you need are hand guards and a skid plate, sell everything else.. disc guards, pipe guards, radiator guards.. etc.. replace stuff when it breaks, you’ll save money and save weight! .02 after years of riding..

Hey mate. Any issues with the TPI after owning it for a while?

Is this bike street legal. I see the brake light and front light. No horn or blinkers I guess. Would love to ride a two stroke in the street legally. Any info on that ?

the radiator hose i can attest to i switched to silicon hoses

I got my 22 exc300. I’m on 7 hours now I found after 2 hours it really came alive

2022 black frame? Where can I find it ? All I seen are orange

+ S3 master cylinder savers, case covers, exhaust flange collar.

My 2021 te250i the power valve started leaking before I even had 2 hours on it.

Been seeing a lot of videos on warming these bikes up, how long do you recommend? I’m picking mine up today, and definitely over looked things, thank you for the advice, I will be following it.

I’m debating on selling my 300 and downgrading to a crf 250f like you had. I just don’t ride enough to justify having that much invested in a bike. What are your thoughts? You think I would be satisfied with dropping down to the crf 250f or you think I would miss my 300 so much and just keep it even though I don’t ride often? Thanks!

Why not add a tiny bit of oil to your gas

KTM has a skid plate for that bike you just need to order it. They don't include them to keep the price competitive and they know no one cares and will order one when they buy the bike.

Ktm “ready to race” expect you need to buy a skid plate

Sry but that that fish eye lens makes it look goofy as hell lol

I have to wonder how many forest fires have actually been started by a non spark-arrested hike.

Classic euro engineering .. a really great machine when it's all working .. but has some really basic flaws that just shouldn't be a thing.

Beautiful bike but its a Rich man's hobby!!!

Sorry, but having to replace the oil injector on a 11-12K bike every time you do a top end is just unforgivable. The oil injectors on old Japanese 2T bikes lasted a lifetime.

Where are you at? I'm a slower trail rider too and I am buying this bike in a week.

10k for a bike that you have to put 2k in up grades

THE FUEL INJECTION HAS RUINED THESE BIKES. I HAD TO GO BACK TO CARB AND PUT MY TPI UP FOR SALE.

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Um. Um

I quit watching when you said you ride 4 wheelers.

I unfortunately bought one of these pieces of crap. The dealers cannot fix it and KTM will not cover anything under warranty even though it ran like shit from the 1st day. I will never buy a KTM again. I was warned I would regret it.