The KTM 300 EXC Enduro has emerged from the shadows, its flash orange plastic wrapping a significant package of upgrades that set it apart from its predecessors. Beneath the vibrant skin, a revamped engine boasts improved performance and increased cooling capacity, courtesy of reworked cylinder and head components. The clutch has also undergone a makeover, with newly designed components ensuring smoother engagement and disengagement.
The revised shift detent mechanism promises more precise shifting, while a revalved shock and fork, paired with a new lower fork leg casting, aim to deliver enhanced stability and control. The SEM K11 ignition system and standard NGK B8EG spark plug contribute to improved reliability, rounding out a comprehensive list of enhancements.
Despite its impressive array of upgrades, the 300 EXC Enduro is more a refinement of its predecessors than a revolutionary overhaul. While it builds upon the successes of the ’95 model, it also addresses its limitations, particularly in the realm of suspension tuning. With its numerous improvements and subtle tweaks, the KTM 300 EXC Enduro is poised to deliver a more refined and rewarding riding experience.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Two stroke, single cylinder
Engine Capacity
297 cc / 18.1 cu in
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Seat Height
37.2 inches / 945 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
KTM 300 EXC Enduro
Year
1997 – 98
Engine
Engine Type
Two stroke, single cylinder
Displacement
297 cc / 18.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke
72 x 73 mm
Engine Management System
Keihin PWK38 D-slide carburetor
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Performance
Top Speed
n/a
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox
5 Speed
Final Drive
Chain, Regina O-ring
Electrical & Electronics System
Starter
Kick
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Steel, CrMo
Front Suspension
Marzocchi 45 upside down fork and shock
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins 3Amono-shock
Trail
62.5o
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
90/90 – 21, Michelin MP11
Rear Tire Size
140/80 – 18
Front Brakes
Single260 mm disc
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm disc
Dimension & Weights
Seat Height
37.2 inches / 945 mm
Wheelbase
58.3 inches / 1480 mm
Ground Clearance
385 mm / 15.2 in
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Dry Weight
112 kg / 247 lbs
Features
Newly designed clutch components for smoother clutch action
Larger bearings for the clutch components
Friction plate material for consistent engagement/disengagement
Revalved shock and fork
New lower fork leg casting
SEM K11 ignition for better reliability
NGK B8EG spark plug
Chrome plated exhaust pipe and silencer/spark arrestor
Stock Boyesen reeds
Improved shift detent mechanism for more positive shifting
Engine mods to the cylinder and head for better performance and increased cooling capacity
Revised shift detent mechanism
New fork guards
Purple color accents
Technosel graphics
Carbon fiber look-alike stickers on the front forks
Purple plastic roost guard on the upper fork slider tubes
New ignition system
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