KTM 300 EXC vs KTM 300 XC (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 300 EXCstacks up against the KTM 300 XC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 300 EXCKTM 300 XC
Model year20242023
Price$11,099
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight105 kg100 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-19 1.6-21 / 2.15-19

KTM 300 EXC vs KTM 300 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 300 EXC and the KTM 300 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 300 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the KTM 300 XC counters with its own power figure at 100 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: