KTM 300 EXC (1997-98)

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.

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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