2024 KTM 350exc-f first ride impressions

[@Mikeyridez]

Great information. I bought the 2024 model two months ago and scored massive savings due to the dealer unloading 2024s in preparation for the 2025s coming. Awesome bike. A lot of power that’s there if needed. I’m in PA too! Pittsburgh area

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks for watchin', the 350's are awesome for riding PA!

[@LynyrdNestor]

Go with the KTM. I had the 250 exc-f loved it. Now I ride a 2024 KTM 500excf it is a beast.

[@blizzard71]

What a beauty ! I have the 22 model , and love it , been on the fence to upgrade to this one ,but might wait for the 2025 ,but very tempting , great video~

[@kcoutside7143]

Thank you! Thanks for watching! You definitely won’t be disappointed if you upgrade!

[@mct8888]

What's coming for 2025 that you would wait for?

[@miro_s]

@@mct8888for what I can tell it’s just the colour, some minor changes inside the forks and to the swimgarm.

[@klxcountry]

If there is not a No Tresspassing sign then I consider it an invitation to ride. If there is a No Trespassing sign I consider it an invitation that requires me to pay more attention while I am trespassing!

[@micahnuckols5046]

Most riders I see doing woods riding don't need more than a 350 4-stroke and they would probably be better off with a 250 2-stroke in technical stuff, because 4-strokes seem to get jumpy which causes the riders to back off the throttle then the bike completely stops and stalls. With 2-stokes most people, even enduro racers, keep them out of the power band the majority of the time. The power band isn't really necessary, but it's fun.

[@hig4s]

I test road one in March. I weigh 205 and thought it had more power than needed for most off-road riding. Good power delivery, and plenty for street use. Found it a bit heavy overall, and a bit top heavy for off-road. Seeing as I was not planning to do any road riding, I bought the KTM 150 xc-w. About 35lbs lighter.

[@kcoutside7143]

150’s are awesome off road! Enjoy that thing!

[@rileyvosper411]

looks like so much fun, didn't know people used them as dual sports.

[@aaront879]

It seems the flameout issue happens when riding technical stuff in the west like uphill rock gardens and boney Rocky Mountain trails. Sweet bike. I may be adding one to the garage soon too.

[@goldfish8196]

Did you have the chance to ride the Betas? Thank you for the videos!

[@gophop]

The engine displacement is more about the terrain than rider weight.

[@Tacoexplorer]

Sweet right man! I wanted a ktm 350 but I think I will go with the Yamaha Yz250fx and street legal it. Just want something different.

[@edwarfortin8960]

“Seat thong”😂😂

[@UpNortBassin]

I know right? Made me laugh too 😂

[@Ron-n4s]

Appear in the Rocky mountains where you're riding from.Small rocks to large rocks smacking them hard.That is what I run.At fifteen pounds have never pinch the tube

[@miro_s]

nice! Why are your side panels orange? They’re white in the 2024 my…

[@kcoutside7143]

I removed stock side panels & shrouds, to preserve them for resale of bike, I replaced them with straight orange.

[@miro_s]

@@kcoutside7143 makes sense and looks better. (The shrouds look like oem tho.)

[@GarbageMans2wheels]

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[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks garbagman! Subbed to ya!

[@UpNortBassin]

Dirt bike mag. In their revue said the bike has a tendency to unload at the rear tire and load up the front at the higher end of the powerband on the street. Plus the vibration factor. Do you feel that if so does it feel unstable for instance if you rode highway for an hour or two to get to a great riding area do you foresee a big problem?

[@kcoutside7143]

The KTM350 with wheels properly balanced & good tires, is as smooth on the highway as the drz400 & the klx300. I can’t recall anything like dirt bike mag is describing on any generation of the 350exc-f’s. If you want to cruise at 65-70mph you may need to do a gearing change.

[@UpNortBassin]

@kcoutside7143 Thank you for the response. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHPZZGenfJWaeNEsi=B7Dxq0RAKL7TOL09 There's a brief reference to what I had referred to in this video. There look is far more critical than most of us would undertake if planning to use a dual sport to allow us road time travelling to and fro experiencing new off road adventures. That's my intention anyhow. I have no need for speed the trip is the destination

[@HVACOG]

Hey bro, do you have the link to those hand guards and the license plate set up you did? Looks so clean. Sick riding. Nice shifters

[@kcoutside7143]

Rockymountainatvmc.com for guards, the rear tail section is the stock piece with bottom section removed, I will be posting a video of how I did it tonight or tomorrow night. Enjoy the bike, thanks for watching

[@kweholt]

I sold my Husky FE350s 2 years ago and have regretted it ever since.....I need a dual sport now and cannot decide between this bike or the new KLX 300. I have two 250 2-strokes for enduro work so my dual sport is gonna be more of a light adventure bike. If you already had a dedicated trail bike, which would you choose for your dual sport, bop-around-town, BDR bike?

[@kcoutside7143]

I actually have always used my 350’s as my pure woods bikes(even though they are dual sports) I currently have the KLX300 & the CRF300L dual sports. In your case I would get the KLX, since you have the smokers. A lot more rack/luggage options are Available for the 300’s.

[@kweholt]

I had a feeling that the KLX was the way to go. Thanks for the advice @@kcoutside7143

[@JoeJ523]

I have a 23 klx 300 and want to trade for this KTM 350 dual sport all my buddy’s say just get a legit dirtbike. lol the klx is 310 pounds and the KTM 350 is 229pounds with more power. I already have a dedicated street bike.

[@localresident7826]

Could this be better as a one only bike over the 300l if you were never going over 60 mph?

[@kcoutside7143]

If rear racks/pannier racks are not a concern. Then yes, the 350 will do it all, put on a seat concepts seat & if you want top end speed, go down a couple teeth on rear sprocket

[@painsrides]

These exc-f's are amazing machines and I have to agree, I'd go for the 350 if I ever got one, its plenty of motorcycle. How does it compare to riding the DRz?

[@kcoutside7143]

It’s basically a lighter DRZ, with a motor on steroids. I spent 20yrs. On DRZ’s & 10yrs. On the 350excf’s they are 2 of the best all around dual sports on the planet! Anyone who loves a DRZ, will absolutely love the 350. The only advantage DRZ has is it’s better for light adventure work.

[@painsrides]

@@kcoutside7143 Looking into dual-sports the 350exc-f was on my short list. Between the cost difference and the fact that I don't plan to ride much enduro with the bike, I chose the DRz. ....But that exc-f power 😎

[@davidbower-qw4yd]

I think i just looked at your. 21 anyway you could share what all you did with it. I really like the feel vs the newer 24 yet havent rode either but fit better not as high as theb24

[@kcoutside7143]

If it’s at 5 star it’s mine. Was always. Good bike, I always upgrade my 350 every 3 years. Suspension is stock, motor, intake, exhaust is all stock, never monkeyed with. Basically stock other than skid plate & swing arm guards. Has tubliss system in rear tire, HD tube in front. I also swapped out the turn signals. Never had any issues. Any other questions, just ask.

[@davidbower-qw4yd]

Yep that was it but. It w ya have me thinkin the new one with alittle more power. Awesome and informative videos thank you so much

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks for checking out the vids!

[@pierrebikelifetv9832]

Nice 👍🏾 work

[@kcoutside7143]

Thank you! Subbed you!

[@pierrebikelifetv9832]

@@kcoutside7143 welcome friend support

[@Coaltrain87.]

does yours feel loose in the gears when you off and back on it like a shucking feeling?

[@kcoutside7143]

I’ve never had that feeling on the ‘24, or any of the previous years. I guess if I was trying to lug in too high of a gear, it could possibly do that. But the shucking has never caught my attention if it ever happens.

[@Coaltrain87.]

@kcoutside7143 I have the same bike but a 6 days and it will jerk back and forth getting on and off it kinda like a vehicle with a loose transmission mount

[@kcoutside7143]

Did you try the other throttle tube cam , that came with the bike?

[@Coaltrain87.]

@kcoutside7143 it's in the transmission but they can't figure it out

[@kcoutside7143]

Well that sucks! Hopefully they get it squared away!

[@motogumbo3816]

Seat thong 😮

[@Amoc_87]

Sounds like a vacuum cleaner eieiei 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@bigballa8220]

Omg your background is amazing to ride, I’ll be out there EVERYDAY, how many acres are you sitting on?