2024
KTM 300 EXC HardEnduro - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 483330 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 300 EXC HardEnduro |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD closed cartridge Ø 48 mm |
| Fronttyre | 1.60-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rake | 26.1° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 2.15-19 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.0 x 72.0 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | 520 X-Ring chain |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.79 litres/100 km (35.8 km/l or 84.31 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 64.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/grey |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 2 Ah lithium-ion battery |
| Instruments | LCD Display |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 106.1 kg (233.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 347 mm (13.7 inches) |
| Seatheight | 963 mm (37.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.