Anyone who complains about ANY modern suspension definitely did not start riding on bikes from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Ride a ‘78 Suzuki for a year and you’ll know just how rideable everything is nowadays.

@@gpaull2 Yep ,kids today.😁

Many of the same people say the same thing about Xplor suspension on the XCW/FE’s, KYBs on Beta…etc. I think it does depend on the terrain a lot, but most modern bikes are really good for the average rider. The A/Pro racer guys, or those really picky about their setup will change the suspension anyway, on any bike.

That “certain reviewer” also thinks you need 10k in mods to make a bike rideable on single track… 😂

Screw JS. I have bought a lot of stuff from him over the last decade but honestly he is just a grumpy old man now. Oh? There XC race bike isn't set up out of the box for slow speed Colorado choss? Shocking!!

This bike is just so much fun to ride, and that's the most important thing imo.

The 24 300 XC-W is supposed to have TBI with oil injection like the TPI’s 👎

Personally I prefer the spring forks. The trip computer and lights are a bonus as well. I do much prefer the new XC transmission over the XCW wide ratio though.

@@PNWEnduro I guess it depends on what you value more...the XC trans or the springs + acc. I havent tried an xcw. I imagine the trans could be annoying in some slower situations.

It's so much better than the spring loaded system.

Have a look at noahr on KZfaq. It’s his bike and he’s got a video detailing the parts a while back.

I believe this is mcnutt/blue mountain in BC.

@Infidel Mat I'll hopefully be trying the new 250xc out soon as well. Need some snow to melt first!

I have not.

Both great bikes but very different. TX300 is fuel injected so no need to tune for elevation and temperature, the new TBI motor has tons of power. Air forks are not the best IMO, I prefer spring forks The stator on the Husky is not very powerful so it may be an issue if you want to run lights and you will likely need to add a fan. The Sherco has better suspension and comes with a fan, trip computer and lights. It's still carbureted (for now) so you will either have to jet it or spend the money on a Smartcarb. It's best to try both first if you can. Sherco's feel quite a bit different, lots of people love them right away but some can't seem to get comfortable on them.

@@PNWEnduro thanks for the info

Yes you can, I just find it awkward to use the new switch.

@@PNWEnduro okay good to know. Thanks for the quick response!

The TBI hits way harder than the Sherco. Low range is a lot better than the TPI bikes.

Yes.

I've seen a 250 locally that has issues. This 300 runs amazing though.

8 hours on mine. no issues.

As with anything you hear more from the bad experiences than the good. The people having issues are letting everyone know. The people not having issues are out riding.

14 hours on my 300. Having owned 7 different 300xc, I can tell you out of the box it is a MONSTER and better than any model that has come before it. Full stop.

no issues whatsoever - wonder who these people are that have "fueling issues" like what are they up to?

Personally I prefer the spring forks. The air forks are just not as plush.

I agree with the author that the air forks are better than any fork I have ridden. That said.. I am taking the lucky spring conversion forks off my 2020 and putting them on this bike. An air fork will never ever never be as compliant on the slow speed square hits. The stock fork isn't horrible but it could be better

Hot exhaust + cold water = smoke.

Yes, last weekend but it snowed this week so we probably won’t be able to ride here for at least a few weeks now.

I don't get it. Mixing fuel is not that hard to do and it's one less failure point on the bike.

@@PNWEnduro I agree!

Good, who wants to hang with someone who thinks mixing gas is a chore. Just ride your recumbent bike on the weekend then.

It just randomly shuts off all the time now. Had to buy an 11.

The 2023 TC and TX bikes are TBI and all new chassis. The TE (enduro) is still TPI and same chassis as 2022.

@@DmitriyAdv thanks

We can only hope!

No, and within a few years carb owners (believe it or not) will be jonesing to get a new TBI bike, wait until you ride one of these and see how reliable everything is! ...and how GREAT it runs and handles.

It will, on the 2025 models.

Why? I’d like to see GasGas go back to carbs and backup kickstart. I love KTM but won’t be buying any new bikes. Too much electronics.

Ktm cannot sell carb bikes due to emissions regulations and the number of bikes they sell. Sherco and Beta will be the same soon.

@@dougfalstad5227 You still have a flip phone bro?

@@onthethrottle7104 don’t use a cell phone….

Yes, I have a few times. Without a doubt the KTM. They are not even in the same category IMO.

@@PNWEnduro Awesome. Should I get the 2023 xc 300 now or wait for the 2024 model?

The 2024 will likely have very little changes on the XC so grab a 23. Unless you want the XC-W model which will be TBI on the 2024's.

@@PNWEnduro ok that’s a another question. Coming from yz 250 . I will be racing amateur b class 40 plus in Alabama. So it’s east coast woods. Seems the first gear is actually pretty low on the new xc 300. Should I get the xc 300 or wait for the 24 xcw 300?

@@PNWEnduro Thank you