2024 KTM 300 XC-W TBI First Ride!

Jeff takes the all new 2024 KTM 300 XC-W TBI out for the first ride on one of his favorite local trails.

[@michaelnaranjo27]

I am 54 and prey I can still ride like you at 70. You are amazing with a wealth of knowledge. Thanks

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@kirknelson3020]

“That pipes hot” “I bet it is” Classic!

[@dalepellerin]

I love multi use trails! I’m an avid mountain biker, dirt biker, horseback rider and hiker so I bring all the perspectives. Multi use gives me more choice to use more trails in more ways I want to and a little maturity allows me to enjoy it with others without getting crusty.

[@bradleyhetherington2145]

Unless you have a really good horror, so I wouldn’t write it on a trail with either mountain bikes or motorcycles I’ve seen too many horse people get hurt

[@dalepellerin]

@@bradleyhetherington2145 We do it all the time in Colorado. Was just at Seep Springs and we had horses, dirt bikes, mountain bikes and 4x4s and everyone was respectful and got to enjoy the trails and the horses were absolute pros. I know there are circumstances where it doesn't work well but as much as possible, I love to see multi-use trails as it expands open space opportunity for everyone. And if you can get past the disappointment of having to halt a bombing run downhill to give way to a horse and appreciate the majesty and beauty of sharing the trail with one, you end up gaining so much more than what that adrenaline would have provided you. I get it, it's not easy but I love sharing the trail with everyone. The other thing that it 'hopefully' does is teach everyone to slow down and be cautious. I can have just as much fun riding mountain bikes, dirt bikes or a horse slow as I can fast when you teach yourself to enjoy the experience. I know, utopia but I just hate limiting choice.

[@rodan2852]

Amen brother

[@onthethrottle7104]

I've seen less people on the New York City sidewalks, WTF Great bike Jeff, she really has grunt ability at a level never heard before. Super good riding!!! Great stamina too.

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@offroadrepairman]

I’m an avid mountain biker too, but I go out of my way to avoid riding heavily used multidirection trails on the mountain bike. I regularly go down to the springs and ride that location, but usually I only ride some of the segments on Jacks. I prefer riding some of the unsanctioned trails in the area though. Last Saturday, the 17th I timed the thunderstorms perfectly. There’s a running race happening and it’s lightly sprinkling when I left Jacks lot. I removed my rain jacket at the location where you started this video. I only encountered three other people and I did a loop up Jones Park, and back down pipeline and to the end of moto legal portion of lake moraine. It was incredible. Not having all the heavy trail traffic and the exceptional conditions. Albeit feet were soaked from all the water that made in my boots.

[@utube230]

I guess no one holds up fingers for how many riders they have behind them anymore 😅

[@aztrailbum]

Exactly what I was thinking. Neither side gave a heads up to rider count.

[@jamesdenton3692]

@@aztrailbum For some reason I'd be thinking twice about taking my hands off the bars on those trails 😁

[@redmotousa9672]

I’ve always thought that was a waste of time. It’s a public trail. How the heck would I know who’s behind me? There’s always somebody coming.

[@chuckybful]

Damn that’s way too crowded for me.

[@MrMurfMan]

You’re telling me you don’t hear a 2 stoke coming at you ?

[@Rangerglx]

That tail looks great! Man the MTB traffic is fo-real. As long as people are riding in what I call "their line of sight" its all good. We know they're not. Jeff you're a solid citizen out there! Stay safe!

[@jakeh5012]

Well, it is called single track for a reason. It wouldn't have mattered if it was a dirt bike, mountain bike or hiker that dude was going head on with who ever made that corner. Way to keep your cool Jeff. He probably went home and wrote a letter to his congressman. Lol!!.

[@jakeh5012]

I ride mountain bikes and dirt bikes. It's just part of the sport. It wouldn't be any fun if you knew an Injury wasn't just around corner

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

I love all the people trying to shit on Jeff! Dude knows 10x more than any other KZbin clown, keep the vids coming!

[@JohnVanHolt]

I guess 70'ish years old is the new 30. Dude can ride

[@billdrisc217]

alot of 70 year olds ride!

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@JohnVanHolt]

​@billdrisc217 not that fast!

[@richardhartley7094]

That pipe is hot! you don’t say lol well ridden Jeff👍

[@offroadtrailrider77]

Watched this video and it convinced me that this would be my next bike. Downsized from a 690 enduro to a 300 XCW Hard Enduro. Nice to ride a bike that weights 100 lbs less. Can't wait to test it out at Rampart next yr.

[@ncguy6518]

Awesome looking trail but wow it was crowded that day. Bike sounds good.

[@matthewcox9624]

Oh boy. OH that was crazy. Im sure the mountain bikers really love the Moto guys up there. LOL

[@TheDeepsilver]

Man you can ride! Awesome to see you in action!

[@slaverace1]

Thanks!

[@DezertSlayer]

0:45 is pure gold... I bet it is! lol

[@vxe6vxe6]

There's a few multi-use trails like that in Eastern Washington. You only need some horseback riders and hikers with their dogs off the leash to make it really interesting. 🤣

[@rx2ride259]

Devils and Mission... Ya never know what you will see 🙂

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Excellent info and video. You took the high road by not asking why they didn't slow down when hearing a dirtbike coming at them. I'm still curious... 💪😀👍

[@tjtharp2432]

This trail looks amazing!

[@marcusmccormick498]

I’ve never seen so many people on a trail🤣

[@funkNretro]

That's one clean running bike, smooth like butter. Nice riding 🍻🇺🇸

[@slaverace1]

Thanks 👍

[@erichalitsky1285]

Glad Dirt bikers & Mountain bikers don't share trails in Michigan. 🥺

[@ponydown418]

2x that!!!! Lol. We just have to worry about quads and side by sides depending on the trails.

[@rafy600]

Yeap, that socks. I hate two way trails

[@erichalitsky1285]

​@@ponydown418 Don't get me going on side by sides 🤬😂

[@hello-dirt]

Now we know. Dirt bike beats mountain bike at speed.😂

[@jasondavis4421]

Thats cause the hickers kick all the bikes off the trails

[@repoman6034]

Love the sound of that bike!

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Damn, Jeff kicks ass.

[@slaverace1]

Thank you. I do alright for 70.

[@JakeHughes-oo7gy]

The bicycle rider at the beginning!😂great spot I would bust out my 300 to.

[@stevefowler2112]

wow such crazy terrain...i live in Florida and here it's either mud/dirt/sand trails or 70 mph "fire roads" where you get to practice your flat track skills along with just how much you want to push the line with the pine trees staring you in the face.

[@slaverace1]

Normal terrain for us.

[@seanwahl1000]

That looks like riding through Central Park with the amount of traffic. I've never been on a multipurpose trail, but it looks stressful.

[@law_merica]

I think it’s hilarious that this dude is laying on the ground, almost under your bike and asks if your ok 😂

[@slaverace1]

He was a nice guy and just made a mistake by riding too fast for the conditions. We ALL make mistakes and I make several every day.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Many mtn bikers and horse riders work in conjunction with us idaho dirt bikers in building bridges and trail maintenance... as it should be.

[@Alexb_1775]

This is just crazy how many people are on that trail.

[@slaverace1]

Hello: Agreed, I usually don't ride it on Sundays. Not much traffic during the week.

[@ashwillmot2051]

Been watching your tech vids for ages. The first ride vid I watch you have a head on with a guy on a mountain bike. 😂

[@too-stoked-about-2-strokes]

You need more oatmilk stickers on the back of your subaru to be riding on a day like that.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Those dudes need to speak up and tell you how many more guys are coming.

[@redmotousa9672]

There’s always somebody coming.

[@scoty_b80]

awesome trail I see why it's your favorite 👍👍

[@PashaPopovych]

After watching you passing so many mtb riders, hikers, I was waiting for horses to show up around the corner, lol

[@johnmccool7551]

Think I’d wait for the week day to ride that trail .too busy forme

[@slaverace1]

Just drove 17 hours to get the new bike, had to ride.

[@Captain250FX]

Wow, that’s crazy with the bike!

[@ATVB217]

Keep up the good work and info Jeff !

[@slaverace1]

Thanks, will do!

[@norcalendurorider7458]

Weird that the first mountain bike riders didn’t say anything about more behind them

[@joefoster259]

Jeff should be telling people he’s alone along with all the thank Yous.

[@slaverace1]

Hello: I'm very polite and considerate to other trail users. I usually give hand signals but I had my hands full dodging bullets.

[@joefoster259]

@@slaverace1 I was just thinking that. You could have had your fist up signifying you were the last in your group. Several of the folks here have no idea people aren’t waving at them on forest trails. While I have your attention and possibly others might read this. Your shop has the most helpful and knowledgeable staff I’ve ever encountered. Your KZbin presents is the least you do for the community. Can’t wait to visit in person and I recommend everyone stop by and contribute to what you’ve built.

[@slaverace1]

@@joefoster259 Thank you. We have a great staff but we are always training them for even better service. Please stop by. It’s a KTM candy store like no other. If we don’t have it, you probably don’t need it.

[@freddyvisser5320]

Awsome footage ! ! People are soooo kind too one another !! Can not do this in mid EUROPA !!!!!!!!!

[@CoolEyeColorado]

Best not to ride Jacks in the afternoon. First thing in the morning is the only way to go on that multi use trail.

[@Benjamin_Holland]

Jeff Rips!!!

[@slaverace1]

Thank you. I do OK for 70 years old.

[@ridersanonymous4756]

Here in Cali we share the trails, but damn none of our trails are that busy. I would be too stressed out worrying about hitting someone

[@Danman1972]

Man... what a nice trail. Busy or not! It hot as hell down here in TX right now.

[@DavidJackson-q6z]

Hey Jeff, come to Lake City sometime. No one on many of the trails, not much dirt but plenty of rocks!

[@slaverace1]

Hello No Name: I've been to Lake City many times and know the trails but there aren't very many in that area, mainly Jeep roads.

[@JRGCommercials]

Some of those planted rocks look like 'case crunchers.'

[@Mike-uh2gw]

Very cool track. The bike sounds top notch and tempts me to get one of the new injected models. I don't know if luggability is a word but it sure does describe your machine well.

[@rposton919]

Great view I otherwise would never see. Nice trail except for two way traffic and rocks. I even lifted my foot a couple of times. Lol. No sand either. I hate sand....

[@themikew7]

Awesome riding Jeff! Looks like a ton of fun. Did you swap tires to your preferred rubber or run the stock ones?

[@slaverace1]

First ride, bike was totally stock.

[@TorqueDorque]

Hahahaha, why did you bury the lead?!!! That was hysterical. At least he and you were cool about it. Both having fun, it's going to happen.

[@Mainiack1]

Ktm finally released the owners manual on the web site but there is some missing info...no transmission gear ratios

[@CW-up7xv]

Good job handling the mtb thing. I've done the same and I've been a mtb-er for a long time. In fact, I might have learned to mtb decades ago on that very same trail if it's behind the Broadmore hotel! You're right about fit and finish on the Betas wrt your last video. I love the bike but damn, they could learn a thing or 2 from KTM

[@bigmountainmoto3231]

Thought that was you on Sunday. We came off the trail about the same time. I should have said Hi. I ran into some other guys on the trail that were also run into. Maybe I need to put a timber bell on my moto too.....

[@mylittlehairlessbabydoggo2917]

You mentioned that the 2024 doesn't have a shimmy to it. Ever since I got my 23 tuned just right I love it... Cant imagine better. But I have had two wrecks where my front end slid a little then when I corrected the bike whipped around and I go flying over the handlebars... Like it all happens really fast. Is this the shimmy that you said the 20-23 frame had?

[@mylittlehairlessbabydoggo2917]

I know its rider error but is this what you where talking about? Sometimes I feel the bike want to shake similar to a high speed wobble.. on those I just wobbe with it for 1 second and its perfect... but my reaction time isn't always super fast as I'm getting old.

[@robertlynch7855]

Nice job Jeff.

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@hoosk125-wm5bp]

Blind corners + speed = reap it . Yer right. Weekends? Nope. Not since I got jabbed by a "ski pole" flatlander after I pulled over for him (still got the scar. Rt bicep). I only ride weekdays now. Fun looking trail fer sure. Jeff- 23/24 TX300 Flange Supports soon, preeeez!?

[@stevejones6647]

So strange seeing hikers, mtn bikers and dirt bikes all on the same trail. Not something I’ve even seen before where I’m at. The mtn bikes can’t negotiate the dirt bike trails, too rough and rugged, and the hikers hate walking on dirt bike trail, and have TONS of other trails they can walk. I have done countless rides without ever seeing another person in the woods lol

[@slaverace1]

Hello: There are over 100 hiking/biking trails in our county and only one moto trail. Most of our great higher elevation trails are still buried in snow.

[@drewellis9560]

I’m super interested in this bike. I too, am a larger rider. Springs are a must. But you made some setup comments about making the bike less crowded for larger riders. Would love to know more about that. Or is there a better model suited for taller/bigger guys?

[@slaverace1]

Stay tuned. I'll make a video to address changing ergos to fit different size riders.

[@ryanstewart1521]

Those forks looked a little on the stiff side, I mean I know they need to be broken in but not as plush as I was hoping for.

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

It sounds super grunt torquey!!

[@slaverace1]

It is.

[@gregperkins6898]

Great terrain but damn man, two way traffic sucks. It is dangerous for all on the trail. Good to see so much respect though out here between the hikers, mountain bikers and motorcyclists.

[@keithweinkein3212]

Nice Bike and video. I have a deposit on 2024 husky TE 300. Do you feel like these bikes need to have ECU reflashed/tuned like I had to do on my FE 350?

[@slaverace1]

No. Just make sure your dealer loads the latest map.

[@n.elliott9122]

Never mountain bike with earbuds in listening to music without a trail bell. Glad the fellow was okay but he did appear to be carrying the mail.

[@cyrusjtv5850]

Rad!! 💯

[@rebelhorse1882]

Reminds me of Downeyville, Ca

[@nelsonvzaks9186]

I wouldn't be too comfortable riding here constantly thinking about who or what is coming around the next bend/corner.

[@enmerdeur]

Busy day on the trail. My buddy had a collision with an MB who was going way too fast AND had his ear buds in listening his Taylor Swift or whatever. The mountain bike got the worse of it with a tacoed front wheel and a suspected broken finger. Only knocked the headlight off of my buddies bike. Makes we wonder if your guy was listening to his tunes as well instead of for bikes coming up the trail.

[@flingndirt_UT]

That's why if I choose to listen to music while MTB riding I only use one ear bud so I can hear other things around me..

[@ryanwilliams4270]

He should have probably apologized for flying down a hill like nobody could be going up it. I cycle too, but never adopted that behavior.

[@craighoffman6876]

That MTB rider had to have headphones on and the music cranked, otherwise he would have heard Jeff's bike. It is pretty dumb to ride on a busy multi use trail listening to loud music instead of what is going on. Jack's is just way too busy, plus there have been a lot of complaints of theft in the staging area. I haven't ridden there in years. Nice riding by Jeff though! I recently rode a friend's new 300 TBI, it seemingly ran as good as my perfectly tuned '18 300 XC carb'd bike 😆 He fouled a plug on our ride though, fortunately he had a spare. I hear the TBIs are having some trouble with fouling plugs, which I don't get, as the bike runs crisp and well. In stock form anyway, the TBI is definitely snappier than a TPI.

[@hutchorr5013]

Sounds like most of the mods you made were to make it more like an XC rather than an XC-W. Why not get and XC, change the gearing and add a headlight and taillight?

[@slaverace1]

Hello: That may be the way it sounds to you but that is not even close. The mods I've made so far make it a more potent, more rideable, more enjoyable XCW.

[@stillcantride7159]

Whoopsies!

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

That’s still better than going head on with another dirt bike

[@slaverace1]

Agreed, although that was an easy head-on. I've been in others where the guy hit me and having a 200lb person hit you at 20 MPH hurts.

[@bradleyhetherington2145]

It sounds just like my 2019

[@slaverace1]

It has a much different tone than all previous models.

[@MrJasonfromcanada]

Busy trail 😮

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

Jeff, care to name the trail?

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

@@nayrproductions that’s what I was thinking. Thanks

[@robertcadiz4346]

Me too.

[@slaverace1]

Sorry, I suffer from trail name amnesia.

[@madman432000]

Well that was a first, right off the bat a collision with a MTB rider. Too bad his partner didn't warn you of others coming down the trail. When I was riding MTB I usually rode the non-motorized trails and in the winter so there was nobody else out there for the most part. Only 5 minutes in and that trail is too busy for me. At least there wasn't any quads or sxs's.

[@harm97]

After eight years 2 stroke i traded it for a gasgas ec350f. Now thats a good bike,love it

[@waterfalls209]

Yeah some people can't handle the 300 2-stroke guys like Graham Jarvis love it and Johnnie Walker but to each his own 350s a lot mellower as we get older I can see going to that someday

[@slagletoby]

The one way arrow in the trail should always point uphill.

[@slaverace1]

No one way trails in Colorado.

[@ghost53pilot]

first guy should of told you he had people in trail!

[@robreed7157]

Do you happen to know what size spring they put on the rear. I am a fan of the straight rate but found I have to run much higher than what is recommended.

[@slaverace1]

69 N/mm slavensracing.com/shop/shock-springs-straight-rate-for-24-ktm-pds-linkless/ If you run a stiffer spring than our charts recommend, your sag measurement procedure is incorrect.

[@robreed7157]

I have a 23 450 xcfw. Are the springs for 24s same length? Thank you for your reply.

[@wadoktm5316]

the first mtber should have let you know how many were coming down

[@stephenantoniou5695]

Did I miss something?? Comments, how was it, how are the new forks??????

[@slaverace1]

Another GoPro failure, it shut off when I made comments at the end of the ride. Stay tuned. We're posting what you want today or tomorrow.

[@jasonpenney8658]

Are you the only guy going against the traffic? Sheeeezzz

[@slaverace1]

We don't have one-way trails in Colorado.

[@BUZZB8Z]

same trans as the XC? What is stock gearing on this bike? Thank you.

[@slaverace1]

Not the same as the XC. Stock sprockets are 13/45.

[@davis6383]

where is the map selector?

[@slaverace1]

XCWs have never come with a map switch.

[@bradtourt]

Where is this trail?

[@slaverace1]

Brad: Sorry, I don't kiss and tell. Fishermen keep favorite fishing holes secret. Dirt bikers need to do the same so every trail on the planet does NOT get blown out by goons. (not implying you're a goon)

[@bradtourt]

@@slaverace1 Gotcha, I'm from Michigan with a lot of single track. Would like to make a trip out to west riding. Thanks for the help.

[@codygrubbs4557]

Is that near gold camp in Colorado Springs?

[@slaverace1]

You know I don't kiss and tell.

[@codygrubbs4557]

Ok fair enough. I miss riding in Colorado. I was stationed there in 2010-15 and loved getting lost on the single track near manituo springs but a lot of the trails were being closed to dirt bikes and it really bummed me out

[@codygrubbs4557]

Ps I need to call you guys and order the lucky cartridges for my 2018 500exc

[@danarussell4246]

You sure had way to many “oh $hit” moments on that ride. It was nice to see everyone was respectful of each other. I guess there’s no way at the trail head a direction marker could be placed showing the course is running clockwise today for example and then the next day the course goes counter clockwise? Bike sounded awesome! I’m guilty of this myself (but only on the road bike) you need to have a riding partner. Thanks for all the great riding and instructional videos you put out not to mention all the great things you do for our sport.

[@jamesdenton3692]

Sounds like the aftermarket boys are not gonna have a lotta love for these new models.

[@slaverace1]

There is always room for improvement and making changes to fit different size riders.

[@ATVB217]

You know that guy took it in stride, got smoked. Did he scratch the bike .

[@krobak47]

Pipes hot… I’ll bet it is 😂

[@andrewhenshall8653]

I never ride 2 way tracks

[@MrRonronnj]

did you ever think your going the wrong way lol

[@RidingWithDom]

😂 lol that f$ckin pipes hot! Sucks to suck bro 💀

[@motoboggle7525]

Best suspension ever that could be made loads better or put on some of the parts we sell…… come on Jeff which one is it ….. really good or really not that good 🤷‍♀️

[@slaverace1]

I'm sorry, you must have fallen asleep. Grab a cup of Joe and watch it again. I clearly explained it is the best suspension set-up that KTM has provided to date.

[@motoboggle7525]

@@slaverace1 still not plush , still deflects and can be improved….. doesn’t really sound like the best set up they have delivered to date …. 2012 closed cartridge fork was amazing…..

[@slaverace1]

@@motoboggle7525 If you were happy with the 2012 CC fork, you will love this one.

[@Roller71]

This is some of the most thrilling beautiful and unspoilt terrain I have ever seen. I have never seen as much foot, bicycle and motorcycle traffic all fighting for the same 2 feet of dirt track. What makes it worse is your going against them. It should be directional and favour the labour intensive. Make the loop easiest for the walker and hiker, then MTB then Motorcycles. Otherwise your going to kill someone. Plain and simple, the motorcyclists will kill someone.

[@slaverace1]

Hello: That has been a motorcycle trail for 50+ years, way before mtn bikes were invented. It is the only legal motorized trail in our county while the mtn bikers and hikers have over 100 trails to choose from. I'm an avid mtn biker, hiker, equestrian and dirt biker, but on that trail the users other than dirt bikers can kiss my grits.

[@koybaker643]

I don't ride jacks on the weekends just for that reason the bicycles think they own the mountain just haul ass around every blind corner and then act like we ran into them? What pisses me off is when they have headphones on and you ask how many more then it's like talking to a brick wall 😂😂 I only ride there after work and Mondays and I also ride bicycles and I don't ride jacks it's like seriously that easy there's like 10,000 mt bike trails in springs but this is the only dirtbike trail

[@ATVB217]

Jeff 1 , mountain biker 0. Dude said that pipe is f-hot! Lol

[@tomcorle1400]

Great job. That Mountain biker was totally at fault. Needs to learn how to pay attention. I would have liked some commentary on the new bike.

[@slaverace1]

Stay tuned. More coming soon. Maybe today.

[@brianfreeh8247]

No, not at all. He wasn't even riding that fast. In the MTB world, riders going uphill on multi direction trails have the right of way, but not if it is an idiot riding over their head on a dirtbike.

[@tomcorle1400]

@@brianfreeh8247 Your a clown if you think the dirt bike was at fault.

[@Roller71]

Don't know the rules of the game in your neck of the woods but if you have more Power you need to be MORE careful.

[@slaverace1]

Roller Dude: I have no respect for your lecture. I'm extremely careful and was completely stopped when that goon hit me. Get over yourself.