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View PageThe 2027 KTM 300 XC in ORANGE is built for cross-country racing and aggressive trail riders who want 2-stroke punch with modern control. At its core is a 293.2 cm³ single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine fed by Keihin EFI with a 39 mm throttle body and managed by Vitesco Technologies EMS. Power delivery can be tailored with a standard map select switch offering two distinct engine maps, backed by a 6-speed transmission and a wet DDS multi-disc clutch with Brembo hydraulics. WP XACT suspension front and rear, plus a steel double-cradle frame, round out a focused competition package.
Keihin EFI (39 mm throttle body) and Vitesco Technologies engine management bring modern consistency to a 293.2 cm³ 2-stroke. The standard map select switch lets you choose between two perceptible engine maps: Map 1 for linear, predictable delivery and Map 2 for crisp, explosive output, giving you an easy way to match conditions and riding style.
Up front, the WP XACT Closed Cartridge Ø 48 mm fork is designed for progressive, consistent damping, with adjustment for compression (high and low speed) and rebound. Out back, the WP XACT monoshock with linkage is built around refined response and ground-clearance-minded geometry at the linkage, with a preload adjuster to set the bike up for your pace and terrain.
A central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel frame is engineered with specific longitudinal and torsional flex characteristics to deliver feedback and stability. KTM’s mass-centralization approach brings rotating mass closer to the center of gravity, while details like the anti-squat-focused shock mounting, footpeg mounting position, and forged lower-frame brackets for skid plate fitment support control in rough, technical sections.
The KTM 300 XC’s 1-cylinder, 2-stroke design displaces 293.2 cm³ and uses Keihin EFI with a 39 mm throttle body for fuel-mixture generation, controlled by Vitesco Technologies EMS. KTM also uses electronic exhaust port management and an auto-calibrating setup intended to remove the hassle of incorrect power valve adjustments while improving rideability and engine control.
From the handlebar, the standard map select switch provides two distinct options: Map 1 for linear, predictable power delivery and Map 2 for a sharper, more explosive response. Drive is handled through a 6-speed transmission and a wet DDS multi-disc clutch with Brembo hydraulics.
The 300 XC runs WP XACT suspension at both ends, pairing a WP XACT Closed Cartridge Ø 48 mm fork with a WP XACT monoshock and linkage. Suspension travel is 300 mm front and 300 mm rear, giving the chassis room to work in high-speed chop, braking bumps, and square-edge hits.
The fork offers compression adjustment (high and low speed) plus rebound adjustment, and KTM highlights an easy, tool-free approach to setup with hand-adjustable clickers. At the rear, the shock’s linkage and geometry are designed to provide more ground clearance at the linkage, with a preload adjuster for dialing in the ride.
Built around a central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel frame with an aluminum-reinforced polyamide rear subframe, the 300 XC is designed to balance rigidity with rider feel. KTM points to frame construction and flex characteristics that help reduce harshness and rider fatigue, with the rotating mass positioned closer to the center of gravity for a more agile feel.
Ergonomics are shaped by a rider triangle and bi-compound tank shrouds intended to improve knee contact and grip when standing on the pegs. A flat seat profile with a high-grip black seat cover supports movement and control, and a grip pocket under the seat is designed to make lifting the bike easier. The one-piece airbox retains toolless filter access with an intuitive filter mounting system and dirt-intrusion protection.
For cross-country mileage, the transparent polythene fuel tank is listed at 9 l (2.38 US gal), with a tank roll designed to secure the tank and help protect the frame while making fuel level monitoring easier. Ground clearance is 354 mm (also listed as 13.94 inch), and seat height is 954 mm. Weight (without fuel) is 101.8 kg.
Stopping power comes from disc brakes front and rear, and final drive uses a 520 X-Ring chain. KTM also calls out durability-focused protection like chain guide and chain guard design intended to reduce hooking on external objects and minimize dirt build-up in muddy terrain. In ORANGE, the XC graphics package features dominant orange with black and red accents and in-mold graphics for a long-lasting finish.
As always, the suspension boasts an easy tool-free setup at both ends, ensuring you chase down the podium in total control. On the rear, a hand-adjustable dual compression option allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. The forks on the front end are also easily modified thanks to hand-adjustable clickers on the bottom of the fork shoe and top cap.
The robust one-piece design airbox on the KTM XC range features an air inlet sleeve and snorkel, which prevents deformation and improves airflow. But don't fret, toolless filter access is retained, with an intuitive filter mounting system and protection against dirt intrusion.
This 300 cc 2-stroke powerhouse brings a new choice of weapon to the Open category and provides more choice for racers looking for maximum power at the least possible weight. Along with low maintenance costs and an overall engine weight of just 52.6 lb (23.8 kg), the KTM 300 XC provides pure performance. Coupled together with advanced technical innovations, e-start, electronic fuel injection, and an electronic exhaust control, this is the new cross country kingpin.
With Electronic Fuel Injection setting the standard, there's no more jetting setup pre-race, and thanks to the Keihin EFI, the ECU coming from Vitesco and reed valve case design, you can be guaranteed of laying down optimal power at any altitude, all of the time.
The KTM XC models feature a map select switch as standard, allowing the racer to switch between 2 perceptible engine maps. Map 1 provides a linear, predictable power delivery, while Map 2 gives it the full beans with crisp, explosive power output.
No matter how gnarly the trail is, you'll stay in complete control thanks to a rider-focussed frame design that has not only been engineered for longitudinal rigidity, but also repositions rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. Thick frame walls also improve reliability, flex characteristics and offer unmatched rider feel. The shock mounting also provides the perfect amount of anti-squat for better traction out of corners, while the footpeg mounting position is positoned in such a way to reduce the risk of hooking up on roots or rocks. Additionally, forged brackets on the lower frame rails allows for easy installation of the skid plate, too.
The KTM XC and XC-F range feature tank shrouds with bi-compound plastics, which work alongside the specially-developed rider triangle, providing unmatched knee contact and gripping surfaces - especially when standing on the pegs. While the plastics work to expel mud buildup in wet, muddy conditions, the flat seat profile and high-grip black seat cover provide exceptional rider movement and control. A handy grip pocket under the seat, just above the airbox, makes gripping the bike and lifting it much easier.
You call it a fuel tank. We call it a 2.37 gallon (9 liter) race bucket. The transparent polythene fuel tank has a fuel tank roll - which not only secures the tank more firmly in place, and allows for easy fuel level monitoring - it also protects the frame from unwanted scrubbing and race rash.
Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, the chassis consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.
Let's get the technical parts out of the way first; the 48 mm WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring forks fitted to the KTM XC and XC-F line-up feature progressive and consistent damping, while oil and air bypasses reduce pressure peaks. In combination with the mid-valve damping system, all this provides exceptional feedback and rider comfort. The fork also has settings which not only complement the frame and rear linkage, but ensure stellar performance at all levels. Speaking of settings, these are easily adjusted via easy-access click adjusters for compression and rebound.
Keeping things in check at the rear, the WP XACT rear shock uses settings directly from the KTM Factory Racing Teams. The frame and shock geometry mean more ground clearance at the linkage, making it less susceptible to bottoming out. Small diameter linkage bolts save weight, while optimized linkage seals refine rear shock response and advanced damping characteristics.
Count on a durable chain guide and chain guard and minimize the chances of hooking on external objects - especially in extremely muddy terrain while reducing dirt build-up around the swingarm and rear sprocket.
A 72 mm bore, highly innovative electronic exhaust port management, and a machined finish for accurate port timing means the cylinder on the KTM 300 XC does more than just house the piston. It results in much-improved rideability, engine control, and more adjustability of the engine characteristics, thanks to 2 selectable and distinguished engine maps. Also, it's auto-calibrating, meaning there's no more hassle with wrong power valve adjustments.
The KTM Cross Country range steps forward with a bold new colorway. Dominant orange is paired with black and red accents, delivering a distinctive and unmistakably READY TO RACE look. In-mold graphics guarantee long-lasting finish, while a black high-grip seat cover enhances rider control. Matching textures across the frame protectors, tank spoilers, and bar pad create a unified, performance-driven aesthetic.
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