2024 KTM 150 XCW - FIRST RIDE ✌️

First ride on the all-new 2024 KTM 150 XCW. Really surprised how awesome this little bike is in the woods! #KTM #KTM150 #150XCW
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[@georgeedmonson2711]

Just picked up one today fist new bike im a hundred and fifty pounds dont need a big bike to go fast and this video got me sold on the 2024 ktm 150 cant wait to go out on it coming from a 2001 honda 100R

[@RyanNitzen]

Congrats George! Have fun on that thing.

[@rykehuss3435]

@@RyanNitzen I'm 6'2 203 lbs do you think this 150 has enough power for a beginner enduro guy like me? I really want a 2 stroke because of the reasons you laid out at 1:33

[@RyanNitzen]

@@rykehuss3435 This would probably be a good beginner bike as you're not much bigger than me.

[@jaketrat3725]

How much

[@anthonyfallon9766]

I’ve been riding 200xcw’s for 10 years. I’ve ridden the 300’s plenty of times and definitely feel the extra weight of the 300’s Is the new 2024 150 xcw the bike for me ?

[@RyanNitzen]

Really hard to beat the new fuel injection. If you're a 200 die-hard then the 150 is likely right up your alley.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

You're right that one wouldn't think of a 150 as a good woods bike, but thee KTM 150's make more power and torque than the old Honda XR400R, and that thing is legendarily praised (rightfullt so) as THE goated woods/trail bike.

[@Jwils4]

Looking to get one of these for general trail riding. I can get leftover 24 right now with huge discounts. Would you recommend it for that purpose? Does it lug as good as the big bikes do or do you need to ring it out?

[@RyanNitzen]

@@Jwils4 I was genuinely surprised at how well this bike can be lugged and cruised on. I expected it to be like a high-strung 125 but it was a really good woods bike. Good torque and overall a fun ride 👍

[@Jwils4]

@@RyanNitzen thank you!

[@danielnelson8304]

Had an ‘01 200exc and it was a fabulous bike. I imagine this 150 is even better than the 200 ever was.

[@RyanNitzen]

I've always wanted to ride one of the 200's

[@Dashriprock4]

​@@RyanNitzenI had a 99-200 and it was incredible. Those older ones were built on the 125 frame. Rode some later models and they were fantastic also. Snag a ride on one when you can.

[@Madtigertv]

NICE finally someone riding it like its meant to be ridden! On the pipe!

[@RyanNitzen]

You got that right!

[@lbever454]

I think you would find you can go a lot faster on a 150 by riding a gear higher and using the clutch coming out of corners to modulate power delivery . Allows for much less shifting and smoother power delivery.

[@RyanNitzen]

Thanks for the tip👍

[@Carsonktm420]

Short ratio box , you need to work the box .

[@ikillfh844]

@@Carsonktm420 the w literally stands for wide in wide ratio lol

[@learningtofly6804]

Great vid Ryan! Light & Playful sounds awesome. Would be good to hear how the mellow map felt , if it produced more usable mid or even low torque, like for gnarly terrain when you want control.... I know its a 150 :) I find the weight benefit overlooked. Thanks!

[@RyanNitzen]

I definitely should've spent more time in the regular map. On the other bikes it really smoothed out the hit from bottom to mid and kept the mid to top super linear, almost four-stroke like. I think the 150 is 15 pounds lighter than the 450, crazy!

[@edking9336]

@@RyanNitzenJust letting you know that on only the 150 xcw and 125 sx/xc the green map is actually the rich mellow map. For some odd reason it’s opposite the 250/300 models.

[@RyanNitzen]

@@edking9336 Interesting! That's the first time I've heard that. Thanks for the note.

[@kapschlachterxd545]

I get a 150 soon,i hope the money is good investet.

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

Do you feel like it revs out really well, with any over-rev? I have the older carb 150 xcw, and I'm keeping my eye on these newer models. Sounds like it revs similar to the previous 150 tpi.... a little flat on top or lacking the over-rev of the carb models. Curious to your thoughts!!

[@RyanNitzen]

I haven't ridden a 150 TPI so I'll start with that. I think this bike has torquey bottom with strong mid-to-top, but I didn't get too far into the over-rev. Similar character to the 300, just on a smaller scale if that makes sense.

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

@@RyanNitzen thanks!

[@nickkeeling4790]

@@lkjhgfdsa-o6h Just my 2cents here- I have the 150w and the xc 125 (both TBI) The 125 SINGS as far as overev is concerned. It doesnt flatten out like the 150 up top. Rightfully so, but you dont have as much bottom on it either.

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

@@nickkeeling4790 that's great input, thank you!

[@UltraSS-nj8kd]

Nice 👍🏻was looking for a 150 (& 250 test kinda). Everyone is showing a 300 which is my least favorite displacement. (200xcw fan they need it back personally)

[@hermitrob5481]

A 300 is definitely wheres its at. Way way better low end for lugging single track. You can creep on em without flaming out. The power is controllable after you get used to the throttle.

[@RyanNitzen]

Thanks for watching! The 150 was a blast and I've heard nothing but good things about the old 100. Just posted the 250 first ride video too.

[@RyanNitzen]

Nailed it.

[@zeroh_chill2966]

3hundo all day

[@hermitrob5481]

@@zeroh_chill2966 No question

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

Ryan - is the 150 counterbalanced?

[@RyanNitzen]

Great question. I'm not sure but I can't find any info on KTM's website that confirms.

[@ericewing3615]

My 2022 is not.

[@lkjhgfdsa-o6h]

@@ericewing3615 thanks Eric

[@Jmastroni1981]

The 250 and 150 don’t have the map button stock why????

[@RyanNitzen]

I though they all came with the new map switch? If not its about $150 add on.

[@Jmastroni1981]

@@RyanNitzen I went to the KTM dealer and no they didn’t. And no one could answer my question 😆😆😆

[@ShawnBlais]

Do you really want a mild map on a 150?

[@OtisFlint]

@@ShawnBlais Lol right.

[@Dashriprock4]

Love those trails!. Not the ultra tide pseudo hard enduro crap that's taking over. Real flowing, fast Enduro trail. Where is this?

[@RyanNitzen]

Super fun! This was actually the day after the John Penton GNCC. I believe its called Sunday Creek Motocross.

[@Dashriprock4]

@@RyanNitzen looks fantastic. You did a great job ripping it also. 👍👍💪💪

[@teamistro5270]

If you’re anywhere close to North Georgia Highland Off-road Park at KTM has a lot of trails like this all rated in diamond levels some tight single track but lots of fun wide open trails too $30 for admission if you have your own bike

[@nickovdub6131]

That 150 ripssss

[@RyanNitzen]

Sounds so good!

[@joecarlino7870]

Perhaps too much jerky, jumpy, and too much shifting.

[@TroutNTrees]

Looks like hes a fantastic rider to me

[@RyanNitzen]

Thank you!