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2025 KTM 350XCF vs 2024 Beta 300 Race Edition back to back on a short woods loop. Two of my current favorite dirt bikes: 350 Thumper and 300 Smoker! 4-stroke vs 2-stroke! Which has the better lap time? Let's ride them and find out!

2024 Beta 300 Race Edition Lap Time 2:46.3
Old school simple carb and mechanical power valve still runs great! Super smooth power with a full flywheel feel that is easy to modulate. The new dual spark plug head helps give the engine a slightly sharper low to mid throttle response and might run a little cleaner too. This just might be the cleanest running 2-stroke I've ridden to date - even better than my TBI TX300.
The KYB suspension has a woods focused setting that is plush and controlled and responds well to clicker changes. The seat is classic Beta - thin and hard but somehow seems a little better for 2024 model year. Smooth linear power, KYB suspension, quick agile handling: the Beta 300 Race Edition is a very fun bike!

2025 KTM 350XCF Lap Time 2:41.5
350's have long been my favorite overall combination of Power/Weight/Handling and this updated chassis and the latest 350 engine continues the tradition. This is the best stock 350 engine I've ridden to date. I've ridden a '23 350SXF many times but this 25 350XCF engine seems to run a bit smoother at the initial turn of the throttle and feels crisper and a little stronger in the mid range and continues to pull from mid to top. One of the best overall 4-stroke dirt bike engines available today and with the Connectivity Unit Offroad the power character can be dialed in. For this ride I used the Gravel/Wet power map with throttle response and engine braking both minimized and Traction Control maximized. This combination made for a very smooth initial throttle response - great for woods riding. The latest XCF suspension setting feels very good. Plush enough for off road and enough hold up to work well for slow Vet moto.

Here is my first 5 hour ride impression on the 25 KTM 350XCF....
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Here is a recent trail ride on the Beta 300 Race Edition...
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