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For 2024 KTM offers a special-edition version of its top-of-the-line two-stroke enduro bike-the 300 XC-W. From 2020-2023, this special was called the 300 XC-W Erzbergrodeo, but the Austrian manufacturer has changed its name to 300 XC-W Hardenduro for 2024.
The 293cc two-stroke is fuel- and oil-injected, with a 39mm Keihin throttle body delivering the air/fuel mixture. A radiator fan keeps the all-new engine cool at the low speeds common at hard enduro races. The motor also has an electronic power valve for more precise control of the exhaust porting. A composite skid plate protects the powerplant.
Suspension is different from prior models with a WP Xact 48mm closed-cartridge coil-spring fork and redesigned WP Xplor PDS (Progressive Damping System) shock. Chassis is completely new as well, including a firmer double-cradle chromoly steel frame, two-piece polyamide/aluminum subframe, refined bodywork, and more.
For brakes, KTM uses a floating front disc brake gets a composite guard, while the rear disc is protected by a billet aluminum shark fin. KTM factory wheels are ready for the pounding. The hubs are CNC-machined and then orange-anodized. They’re laced with black spokes and orange-anodized spoke nipples to black D.I.D DirtStar aluminum rims shod with Dunlop Geomax tires-an MX33 in the front and an AT81 rear.
Additional durability is addressed by a variety of parts. The HardEnduro gets Supersprox two-piece rear sprocket, bar-end-mounted handguards, frame protectors, safety wire on the rear brake pedal, and an orange-anodized guard for the clutch slave cylinder.
The triple clamps are CNC-milled and anodized orange. The frame is also orange. The ribbed Selle Dalla Valle factory seat, bar pad, and graphics are exclusive to the 300 XC-W HardEnduro
The additional protective and heavy-duty parts add 12 pounds to the weight of the standard 300 XC-W. With the 2.37-gallon fuel tank topped off, the HardEnduro tips the scales at 248 pounds.
The 2024 KTM 300 XC-W HardEnduro hits showroom floors in July. The MSRP is $13,049.