2018 KTM 250 XC-W 200 Hour Review - What I've learned from 2 years and 200 hours

[@Jay_Wilson]

Really enjoyed this update video. It's neat that you shared real life changes you made so this amazing machine performed even better to your liking.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Tankerman]

Great honest review. Hope all is well with yall. A lot of folks had issues with that carb and like you swapped it out. have heard all the KTM haters talking about how unreliable KTM is and I have had nothing but good reliable service out of my 2016 250xc. Stay safe

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Yeah, this bike has been very reliable overall. Thanks for watching!

[@BrianK-pd4bu]

212 hours on my 2015 ktm 250xc did top end at 125 hours runs like a top !

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@noirxplorer3185]

Love having the kick start

[@520joe5]

Nice video. Looking forward to the 300 hour review

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@markgunnison]

I dream of some day being able to install the purple power band. Great video.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching!

[@rockyota1]

Great video !! Once you get a bike dialed in, its almost impossible to change to another one.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

You’re right about that. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesdebardeleben2752]

Great Vid! I share your opinion for your 18 and I love my 17. I must have gotten lucky because my mikuni with the jd jet and jet block gasket kit runs well.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Yeah, I think I could have spent more time working out the Mikuni but got impatient. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonmcphetridge9322]

I have the same exact bike, love it. Were your carb problems elevation related? My bike runs great at 1500 ft. I am about to move to Colorado Springs and it’s 6500.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

I had the JD kit for the mikuni and jetted for my elevation, but not sure. Good luck on the move. Thanks for watching!

[@BrokenSprocket]

Nice review Donnie. My friend has a 2017 exc300 he also had carburettor problems he changed to lectron carburettor and it mad great improvement.

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks for watching, Steve!

[@thewizardoftech5075]

i know this video is old but im looking at a 2017 model of one of these and it had a rebuild on the top end at 150 hours. at what hour do you think you would do the whole bottom end if riding like this video?. its for sale for 6900 cad

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Those engines can go 400-500 hours on the original bottom end when maintained well.

[@gerhardholzknechtkfzservic2052]

You can explain very well in front of the camera ... respect! I thought you would need a new piston every 100 hours? LG Gerhard

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks! I had 106 hours on the original piston when I replaced it. I have about 100 on the second piston. I’m going to see if it will last 150 hours.

[@goon.1]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie how long did the second piston last?

[@msparacino4191]

Hey man. What are the biggest differences you see with the XC and your new FX? I currently own an fix for 7 years now and I’m mulling it over to buy a 250XC? I ride the same terrain as you. Thoughts?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Other than the 2 stoke/4 stroke differences, the chassis on my XCW is entirely different with a steel frame and PDS suspension instead of linkage. Still getting acquainted with the FX so I can compare more later. Thanks for watching.

[@kentfarmer3149]

Does Max keep those purple powerbands in stock ? I have been wanting to try one !

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

They do keep them in stock but you have to know the secret phrase. They won’t sell them to just anybody.

[@kentfarmer3149]

@@DirtBikingwithDonnie ouch , I guess I don't qualify 😢

[@shopper5318]

Hey Donnie, did you ever feel like the 250 needed more power or less fast racing against the 300 2stokes?

[@ziontercero756]

I like your bike

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Thanks!

[@noirxplorer3185]

You'll always replace things often when you race them.

[@biketothetop]

Nice video, if I had one of these, I would have a great source for info! I have over 440 hours on my KTM500 EXC and 9300 miles. I've only changed oil/filters and adjusted valves 2x, but checked them a few times and its ok. I wonder if I should change the wheel bearings too? Bike seems fine :-) I wonder when the piston/rings will need attention?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s an awesome bike! Thanks for watching.

[@sethjeffreys3055]

What piston and rings did you install for rebuild ?

[@DirtBikingwithDonnie]

Vertex, B size piston.