KTM 300 EXC Enduro SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
read: hard) side, but shape and
mobility remain good. The ’96 bike returns to the mono color seat cover. A
revised odo cable routing scheme, similar to the fix reported in our ’95 KTM
tests, will no doubt prolong odo cable life. We proved this repeatedly,
crashing through nearly impenetrable sticks and brush while avoiding mud holes
at the Stumpjumper enduro. The same great handlebars and Domino controls,
featuring the quick adjust clutch perch, make for a top rate rider interface.
Those settings ended up at: fork compression (left fork leg) at full hard, one
click out from full clockWise (CW); fork rebound (right fork leg) four clicks
out from full CW; shock compression four clicks out from full hard (full CW);
shock rebound 16 clicks out from fully closed (full CCW, when looking down);
sag 110 mm.
Bike Features
Make Model:
KTM 300 EXC Enduro
Year:
1997 – 98
Engine:
Two stroke, single
cylinder
Capacity:
297 cc / 18.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke:
72 x 73 mm
Cooling
System:
Liquid cooled
Induction:
Keihin PWK38 D-slide carburetor
Ignition:
SEM K11 CDI
Starting:
Kick
Clutch:
Wet, multi-plate
Transmission:
5 Speed
Final
Drive:
Chain, Regina O-ring
Frame:
Steel, CrMo
Front Suspension:
Marzocchi 45 upside down fork and
shock
Front
Wheel Travel:
295 mm / 11.6 in
Rear Suspension:
Fully adjustable Ohlins 3A
mono-shock
Rear
Wheel Travel:
320 mm / 12.6 in
Front Brakes:
Single260 mm disc
Rear Brakes:
Single 220 mm disc
Front Tyre:
90/90 – 21, Michelin MP11
Rear Tyre:
140/80 – 18
Steering
Head Angle:
62.5o
Wheelbase:
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance:
385 mm / 15.2 in
Seat Height:
945 mm / 37.2 in
Dry Weight :
112 kg / 247 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Review:
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