The KTM 300 EXC Enduro was produced from 1997-98 and boasts a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 297cc/18.1 cu in. It features liquid cooling, a Keihin PWK38 D-slide carburetor, and SEM K11 CDI ignition, with a kick start and wet, multi-plate clutch. The transmission is 5-speed, with a chain final drive using Regina O-ring. The steel CrMo frame supports a Marzocchi 45 upside-down front fork and shock with 295mm/11.6-inch wheel travel, and a fully adjustable Ohlins 3A mono-shock with 320mm/12.6-inch wheel travel at the rear. The front and rear brakes are single discs, with a 260mm and 220mm diameter respectively. The front and rear tires are Michelin MP11 with sizes of 90/90-21 and 140/80-18. The steering head angle is 62.5 degrees, with a wheelbase of 1480mm/58.3in, ground clearance of 385mm/15.2in, seat height of 945mm/37.2in, and dry weight of 112kg/247lbs. Its fuel capacity is 13L/3.4 US gal/2.9 Imp gal. In a review by Motorcycle.com, they praised its power and handling capabilities as well as its durability, reliability, and sturdiness.
Technical specifications:
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 | Motorcycle.com |
