KTM 300 EXC 2014 vs. KTM 450 EXC 2012

KTM 300 EXC 2014

KTM 300 EXC 2014

KTM 450 EXC 2012

KTM 450 EXC 2012

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Technical Specifications KTM 300 EXC 2014 compared to KTM 450 EXC 2012

KTM 300 EXC 2014
KTM 450 EXC 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore72 mmBore95 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke63.4 mm
StarterStarterElectric, KickStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionKokusanIgnitionKokusan
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes2-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement293.2 ccmDisplacement449.3 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
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Suspension Rear

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Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height985 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight102.1 kgDry Weight113.9 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity9.5 lFuel Tank Capacity9.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 300 EXC 2014

KTM 300 EXC 2014

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. Professionals have said that the 300 is actually too powerful for them. For me, however, it is THE 2-stroke recommendation, especially for hobby riders. With the map selector, you can choose the "mild" mapping here and also fall back on the weaker spring for the exhaust control. In practice, you can ride it in a gear higher than the 250 and it becomes quite tame. The new balancer shaft offers a big plus in ride comfort: significantly less vibration!

High performance in combination with lively handling

simple design - thus hardest to handle under extreme loads

lower vibrations due to new motor with balancer shaft

Compared to the four-stroke, still more strenuous to drive on long stages

engine response "good" but just not as clean as with the four-stroke

KTM 450 EXC 2012

KTM 450 EXC 2012

The KTM 450 EXC is a very mature and perfectly implemented hard enduro. It has an almost infinite amount of experience. It is reliable and extremely confident in every situation. A faithful companion for off-road use which also performs its service extremely reliably.

Very reliable

well thought out and mature

powerful engine

clean engine response

High weight compared to 2-strokes

More nervous in ruts than other makes

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 300 EXC vs KTM 450 EXC

Price KTM 300 EXC

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