2017 KTM 300 XC-W

Notes:

• Type: Off-road / enduro
• Engine: 293cc 2-stroke, single-cylinder
• Transmission: 6-speed (wide-ratio “W”)
• Weight: ~220 lb (100 kg) dry
• MSRP (new): ~$9,099

The XC-W is built for woods riding, trails, and hard enduro, not motocross tracks.

• Counterbalancer added → much smoother than older 300s
• Electric + kick start
• Mikuni TMX 38 carb
• WP suspension (plush, trail-focused)
• PDS rear suspension (no linkage)

👉 That counterbalancer is a big deal—it reduced vibration a lot compared to pre-2017 models.

Strengths:

• Tons of low-end torque (tractor-like)
• Very light and flickable
• Great for:
  • Tight woods
  • Technical climbs
  • Hard enduro