KTM 300XC vs KTM 300XC-W - Dirt Bike Magazine

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he debate between followers of KTM’s PDS and linkage rearsuspension systems has raged on for years. The sides are so clearly divided that KTM’s official stance is to stay out of it. Both systems are currently offered. That can cause some confusion. The case of the KTM 300XC versus the KTM 300XC-W is ground zero for the schism. Which is which? Which is for what? First and foremost, PDS rear suspension without linkage is used on the W. That means the WP Xplor shock is bolted directly to the swingarm. The spring is progressive and has dual rates of 60 and 66 N/m. The frame and swingarm are designed specifically to accommodate this system. On the XC, linkage is used to connect the Xact 5750 shock to the swingarm. A straightrate spring of 42 N/m is used.The W uses a WP Xplor fork with 4.4 N/m coil steel springs. The XC-W uses an Xact 5448 air fork without springs. Standard air pressure is 139 psi (9.6 bar).First and second gears are taller on the XC than on the XC-W. The final gearing on the XC is 13-51, whereas the W is 13-50. Ignition mapping is slightly different on the two bikes. Both have a secondary map preprogrammed in the ECU, but it can’t be accessed without buying the optional handlebar-mounted switch.he W comes with a headlight, a taillight and an odometer.The fuel tanks have different capacities: 2.4 gallons on the XC-W; 2.25 on the XC.Do we have a clear overall winner? No, of course not. The bikes have different purposes for different riders. We will point out, however, that the overlap is huge. In this era of limited supply, it’s wise to get what’s available rather than what’s perfect. You can easily modify the suspension on either bike to work in your world. In either case, you’ll have one of the greatest off-road bikes ever made.



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