Ha Ha! I know I am slow! The purpose of this video was to show how the 2025 KTM 350XCF runs at slow speeds on tight trails. The previous generation 350XCF was easy to stall at low RPM's. I really like 350's! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7d_Zs90qtu0YWw.html

Love the Kaplan vintage bike videos!

I hope to get a ride on one soon!

Keeping the XR200 running smooth and strong!💪

My son just traded for one and I am gonna restore it this winter

@@Bodie2020 ......nice......i have a barely used Hagon rear shock for it if you are interested.......

Love Ken's vintage bike videos...especially those big bore 2-strokes!

I've ridden the KTM/Husky 350 5-speed transmission and my 6-speed 25 350XCF. I find the 5-speed feels a tick more "gappy" between 2nd/3rd/4th gears and I notice KTM/Husky/Gas Gas moto 350's have either 51 or 52T rear sprockets from the factory. I feel the latest 350XCF 6-speed transmission ratios are very close 1st~5th and work great on the MX track with the stock 14/50 sprockets for a slow Vet rider like me

@@mxengineer1 Thank you !!!

Congratulations on your new bike! 350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling!

Congratulations on your new 25 350XCF! Fun bike! The full Akrapovic exhaust system is quieter and has a spark arrester and power is very good with maybe a tick more mid to top end power. The slip on Akrapovic silencer is more cost effective and similar to FMF/Yoshimura slip on mufflers but much quieter. I believe 24 model year is same (the one I have on my '25 350XCF was used for a short time on a 23 KTM 350SXF).

Lucky to have a good friend like Dave!

Brad knows suspension!👍

Kaplan Cycles has a lot of cool bikes!

I meant to say a quick slip of the clutch while riding a corner in a higher gear lets the engine build RPM's more quickly for a better corner exit. I like to ride a higher gear in corners to improve roll speed. If the bike has the tuning option I reduce engine braking to minimum level on 4-strokes to help free up the chassis off throttle and under braking and into corners.

proof?

gas gas is ktm

Pierer Mobility owns Gas Gas (also KTM/Husqvarna) and I have not heard any issues related to bankruptcy.

-De Carli team (GasGas Italy) is running orange next year. = Gas-Gas is not going into bankruptcy.

Good, don't know why they need 3 ktms in different colors on the market

You don't have to use Quickshift but nice option if you want to try it. Austrian 350's are easy to like! Get on the Gas Gas!!

​@@mxengineer1Amen!

I always have a 300 smoker and 350 thumper in the garage. If my riding was moto/woods with more flowing trails I give a slight edge (60/40) to the 350XCF. If my riding was more technical trails with a little easy moto then hard to beat a 300 smoker.

I've never been to Kaplan Cycles but sure enjoy his ride videos featuring the classic moto bikes!

The Kaplans give great deals on vintage motorcycles. What they say and describe, is exactly what and how the motorcycle is. Both of my motorcycles were Used, like new, very low mileage on both bikes, but the GasGas Dirtbike was barely broken in, and only ridden on the grass. . They're the people I would trust in a heartbeat, before buying from somebody off of Facebook Market Place, Craigslist, Ebay, etc.

I had to work today so WP Pro shock will go on the 25 350XCF later this week!

Quick shift simply senses when the shifter is moving and the ECU then makes a few small changes to fueling and ignition timing to make shifting under power easier.

@@mxengineer1 ......technology.....so amazing.......i wonder if they will ever get touch sensitive suspension......no more valving or spring rates or anything

@@Joe-pb3lx Active suspension is already available on cars and motorcycles...perhaps it will be applied to full on dirt bikes soon (already on Adventure bikes)

That is a great question and hopefully I can do some back to back comparison rides with a 24 YZ250F, 25 CRF250R, and my 25 350XCF soon. Based on my rides on these bikes to date: Downdraft/reverse head intake on the YZ250F is a fundamental design advantage for getting fresh cool air into an engine and makes for a quick revving responsive (especially low to mid) 250F engine. Yamaha has run KYB suspension for years and typically sets the bar for off the showroom floor suspension performance that works for a wide range of riders and skill levels. Honda CRF250R is a very responsive handling bike with almost 2-stroke like lightweight feel. The 25 model chassis updates are significant and noticeable - more planted and calm front end with plush(!!) feeling forks. The revised 25 CRF250R air box provides a more direct intake path so while the engine may not make more power it does have quick RPM build and "feels" a little stronger low to mid. Austrian 350's have long been my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike. The updates to the 25 KTM 350XCF chassis and suspension (spring forks) make for a great combination of stability and cornering and plush/compliant suspension. The combination of 6-speed gearbox, extra fuel that is held low on the chassis, o-ring chain, and one of the most fun 4-strokes engines Ive ridden to date gives the overall edge for a 1-bike-does it all to the 25 350XCF for me. Having said that I look forward to doing some back to back rides with the 24 YZ250F and 25 CRF250R and my 25 350XCF!

Thanks! I have a blue 50th CRF anniversary seat and blue PRO-LINK swingarm graphic that will go on my 2025 CRF450R for a little 80's Honda CR vibe...lets see how that looks in a few weeks when my 25 CRF450R shows up!

@@mxengineer1 Ok but i"ll expect to see some yellow side plates! lol

@@Superdisco199 Like true 80's vibe!

Yes 250F's with less engine inertia can feel more agile and playful on woods loops!

Always fun to ride at KickIn Roost MX!

It is red!

Yes the updates to the 2025 CRF250R and 2025 CRF450R are noticeable and improve the stability and comfort of the bikes. I will have plenty more rides on the 25 CRF's soon!

My good buddy George already made a great video on how to change the oil in a Freeride E-XC...here ya go... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKmSgKZ3ktmXh4k.html

@@mxengineer1 amazing, I thought I went through every Freeride video on KZfaq already lol

Freerides are a fun riding on the street - stealthy! I attached my license plate to an Enduro Engineering flat plastic plate piece then bolt that to the stock Freeride E-XC rear under fender extension that holds the tailight.

@@mxengineer1 I just came across this new product from Roost Concepts called the Mullet that should allow me to easily put on and take off the license plate. I’ll let you know how it holds up after some use!

@@LeviBahn Cool!

Yea the new C-track layout is pretty wide open. They have been busy changing up the A-track this summer so I am hoping the C-track gets some attention this fall.

I did not experience any ignition coil bracket issues - maybe someone else will comment if they had such an issue.

Always a great day when I get to ride at Briarcliff MX!

Yes Benny was doing great and making solid progress until his injury. Hopefully he comes back soon.

I am not sure the Beta is much different in overall size compared to the other 450F moto bikes available today but that exposed muffler looks big - the blue Ti FMF slip on looks better!

1987 was a great year for the CR125 and CR250. I had a pristine 1987 CR250 - what a fun bike!

Yes. It is a unique feeling engine. It has a quick response to the initial turn of the throttle with good low to mid power then does tend to flatten out at higher RPM's and the vibration level is similar to a KTM 450SXF.