2012 KTM 300XC vs 2011 EC300

[mrfallover]

Well I finally rode my friends 2012 KTM 300XC, i was really surprised how much more I like my GasGas. I thought the Gasser has more motor bottom to mid, I liked the way the Gasser turned, seemed easier and more confident. The suspension was even better but I think he did not have his set up as good as it could have been. We were in tight single track with some open stuff.
Like I said very surprised, got to say just love the GasGas, what a great bike!

[john01]

Thats cool. I've only had a very short ride on a KTM 300 2-stroke and felt the same way. Hey did he ride your GG and if so what did he have to say?

[mrfallover]

yes he did ride my gasgas and immediately commented on the motor. I think he was impressed. I really did not want to go overboard on him. I was the one asking for my bike back first.

[john01]

Thats funny about the motor deal because when I was first asking questions about a GG I was told (on another site) that the motors were "soft" and only "trail" bike motors. Having had my 2010 GG300 for some time now, I have a smooth power delivery which I like but it's NOT lacking in the power deapartment.

[thumperrider1]

Is that a 2011 KTM XC? Or a 2012 xcw? I see it's got PDS. Nice view!

[bukwheat]

Originally Posted by thumperrider1

Is that a 2011 KTM XC? Or a 2012 xcw? I see it's got PDS. Nice view!

Yeah, I noticed that too.....no wonder it didn't handle as well as the GG.

[jeffs2200]

The KTM in the pic is a 2011 model.

[mrfallover]

I stand corrected...I guess. Thanks guys!

[KTMSwade]

Originally Posted by thumperrider1

Is that a 2011 KTM XC? Or a 2012 xcw? I see it's got PDS. Nice view!

that is a 2011 XC (black side panels, PDS on new frame for 11' which changed to linkage in 12')

When I had my 09 300XCW I hated the engine...just didnt run right down low with a pretty large hit if jetted cleanly (lots of guys jet rich to knock the hit down) whereas the 09 300EC i spent a day on was perfect. In fact, I told quite a few on KTMTalk that the 300 GG engine is what KTM should be shooting for. just a great, great engine and handled extremely well also

[desertgasser300]

I was riding yesterday with a few heavy hitters that were in town for the weekend. The question came up to me if I had ever ridden a KTM? Keep in mind one guy is a KTM rider and the other a factory Kawa rider. I have ridden my buddies 07 KTM but did not like the way it handled or turned. They laughed and said I need to ride an '11 or '12, so I laughed and replied, I need to ride a new KTM to get the same performance as my 07' Gas Gas. Needless to say, they didnt like my response and I rode alone the rest of the day!(just kidding)