Brand New KTM 300 vs. America's Hardest Trail

[@KincadePavich]

Hope you guys enjoy this one!! Don't forget you've got 3 weeks left to enter to win my KTM 200 and a trip to come ride with me in Montana! Enter here: kincadepavich.com/item/ktm-200-giveaway/

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Dude that stark is insane. It was climbing up so effortlessly

[@Pittsburgh-412]

And ya having no clutch helps I know 😂

[@KincadePavich]

Matt made everything look so damn easy on that thing haha

[@michaeldeancoetzee9993]

How much battery power was left over after that ride

[@KincadePavich]

@@michaeldeancoetzee9993 25% I think

[@BrayganMassey]

@@Pittsburgh-412gay bike

[@tivancloete6960]

Hey Man. Great vid. Some advice from a 300 rider. Learn to slip the clutch. Don't dump it. Dumping it breaks traction and then you spin. That 300 has more that enough torque, you don't have to ride it on the top end. 300 likes lugging and bottom end tprque. Good riding though😊

[@brockdavidson3689]

agreed, even my 03' carbed 300 will lug like a champion haha

[@db3170]

You are ready to ride West Virginia now after your warm up

[@MattSpears]

Had a wonderful time! EPIC vid

[@Guts_420]

Is there going to be a Video with you on the stark?

[@jaylee6936]

Matt I saw you with the stark on the back of the goldwing with michael at nettleton 😂

[@SyLeeeTv]

I ask and I have received! thanks Kincade and Matt

[@TrailRidingWithMatt]

He made that varg look good

[@revelized]

@mattspears do you remember how much battery life was left on the Stark after this ride?

[@MarkM-ke6cn]

Matt on the Starkvarg....100% sells me on that machine....now all I need is the skills to ride it like Matt!

[@steveness9969]

Matt did that for me with the Beta 200. Just picked up the 2024 race edition.. love it!

[@RIPPERTON]

Kincade on the KTM 300 totally sold me on the Stark Varg. My next bike.

[@onthethrottle7104]

Kincade, you consistently have the bike in too low of a gear up the tough stuff. We always get nervous and want to use that first gear, then crank the throttle...but the new XCW loves 2nd or even 3rd gear for ultimate traction. The trick is to keep the rear from spinning. Even if you look at the Varg, he kept the rear wheel from spinning or barely spinning. Once you get that orientation down you will love the feel of it and be amazed where you can go.

[@2Wheels4theW]

Agreed. It’s as if these guys are convinced shooting rocks out the back at their buddies’ faces at full Rev in 1st gear is the key to climbing up loose rocks. Doesn’t accomplish much. And is a quick way to destroy an otherwise nice trail.

[@DSHoss]

I don't know if it was the rider or the bike (likely both) but that Varg did amazingly well! Amazing.

[@KincadePavich]

Matt is an insanely talented rider, but he was also incredibly impressed with how the Varg did!

Dude! that was impressive. I know how GoPros distort the actual steepness of a trail and that thing looks hard with the GoPro distorting the slope angle. Nice work!

[@jasonjavelin]

Man that thing is sooooo clean!!! Riding with the squad looks awesome. So glad to see Matt in another video that dude seems dope. Really enjoyed seeing him weld in the 200 video

[@dominocweber9763]

Could not have picked a better spot to put that egg on the KTM! KTM has done a great job of somehow tucking in those radiators and keeping them protected. I never run radiator guards or braces on my KTM brand bikes and have never broken a radiator.

[@angellmarrero8326]

Great video!!! That StarVarg is insane. To me, the main reason is so easy on the Varg is its transmission less design, no clutch play needed, no modulation, easy constant power to the rear wheel. Im saying all this to say, imagine adding a rekluse to your 300, it will behave closer to a Varg. This will be a great video to consider, KTM 300/rekluse vs Star Varg!!!

[@trav.builds]

That stark impressed the heck out of me, Greg riding guys

[@mxoudi]

What an adventure! That Stark is like playing a hacked video game. makes it too EZ xD Sweet vid

[@atticushexcel9567]

Felt so sorry for you with a brand new bike and the Stark Varg just CONSUMED everything so much easier. I have been considering a 500 EXC and the Stark will be my next purchase NOT a 500. I would be having incredible buyer's remorse if I were you.

[@KincadePavich]

@@atticushexcel9567 hahaha, no buyer’s remorse whatsoever. That was the rider, not the bike. Matt would’ve eaten this trail up on a 300.

[@j4y_37_____3]

The varg is also gay though soo

[@pbear216]

Not to take anything away from Matt, but the Varg is like a cheat code in that you don't have to have any clutch skills at all.....

[@cheydahlitz4165]

FAR OUT KINCADE!!!! For it to look deadly in a video must mean it’s super knarly!!!! Loved the vid as always! Always wondered if I could get my trials bike through a trail like that but not a chance 😂

[@Devoncatchtanks]

Hey kincade doing good. i got a ktm 300 to and my tip is dont just pin it up rocks there is a reason people by 300 and its all bottom endlearn to slip ur clutch and you will get the true 300 experience 👍

[@jsworks5826]

The rider on the electric bike impressed me

[@blindlemonpiesky]

Sick and twisted! Hard hard enduro. Great job guys. I know you all slept well that night.

[@TylervHayes]

Just bought a 2023 KTM 300xcw Erzbergrodeo TPI with only 50hrs on it. Can’t wait to really break her in this weekend!! I’m happy you got such a nice bike. Ride safe

[@flynnpike]

i love how you admit that your not the best at everything and i cant imagine how much fun it ould be to ride with you but even if i won i couldn’t do it because i live in nz and im 12

[@coriecooper7332]

Great stuff. Some good "new bike day" saves. Love all the riding advice you get. Beautiful country.

[@bobcat5490]

that Electric bike and rider are insane! props to you guys for riding that gnarly trail!

[@Factory928AC]

This is the type of riding I hate doing because I get scared 😮‍💨😮‍💨 so bad @$$ watching you and the homies get up and down all that! Good vibes 🤙🏽

[@revelized]

Sick ride! how much battery life was left on the Varg after the ride?

[@jamescameron6183]

Kinda random question but how about an MTB video? I always see your MTBs in the workshop, and since a fair few moto fans come from MTB, that would be sick.

[@KincadePavich]

This is one of my favorite videos I've ever made, and it only got 2K views. People didn't take super well to the MTB stuff, but maybe I'll try again! If you watch it, let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4G2q3mvpcSDm6M

[@jamescameron6183]

​@@KincadePavichI watched it and I think it's great! I understand why it didn't do so well, as this is a moto channel, though. Also, just wanna say its awesome that you read your comments and respond to your fans. Your cr250 build video is what sparked my interest in mx and ever since then I've been impatiently waiting till I can get my license. I've never actually ridden a motorbike, because the UK has very few mx tracks and very strict laws on where you can ride off-road. But I still watch every video you release, and I just wanna thank you for being my intro to the sport, as it has given me something new to fixate on and bore all my friends to death by going on about non-stop!

[@marcusm.3486]

Tubliss or really soft mousse would have helped a TON. Hell of a ride though, nice job! Had to edit because at the end you said you had mousse balls lol. go nice and soft and the traction will blow you away!

[@soulrockstheplanet]

Awesome vid I’m keen on upgrading to a 300 soon, so good to see you enjoying the new bike

[@dustinrhodes4189]

I think he accidentally made the best promotional video for the VARG ever. I’m getting one!

[@jz64]

Wow what a Narly trail you guys did awesome. I'm so impressed with that stark varg he made it look so easy on that thing no spinning of the back tire that thing hooked up wow.

[@Justyouraveragperson]

Love your videos man I have always loved dirt bikes and farming and I look forward to ever new video keep up the great work

[@robh3267]

You have some great riders in your group, every person that rides a Varg says the same thing "this is the fastest dirt bike I have ever riden".

[@gerasussete]

When Matt said "I Just got some Milk" I about lost it. 🤣

[@grantlingley1385]

Another awesome video! Was looking forward to your first ride!

[@theibault]

What an awesome morning! I get a video not only from you but also my other favorite MotoTuber, Joe from 2Vintage. Could not ask for a better way to start a Wednesday!!!

[@tannermartin463]

Watching your video when you got your new bike I order a set of those upper fork guards and they just got in today they look sick

[@kimchaves5271]

what a place to ride! ...i think you need to try a low psi in the hear wheel , maybe a little bit softer tire ..would help you

[@BangersEnduro]

He’s got a mousse in the rear. Just got to put a few rides on it and it should soften up a little more. If not he will have to drill it to have that 2psi feel

[@Educalifa]

Welcome to the Pierer mobility's spoke assembly quality assurance process hahaha Honestly, if that was your first ride on the new wheels... well, I can say that I had EXACTLY the same thing happen to me on a brand new 2020 300 XCW and I picked a 24 TE300 recently and checked the spokes before my even turning a wheel on thing and nearly half of them were loose. I could turn a couple of them by hand on each wheel. Still love the bike!

[@krush6551]

Always an epic day when Kincade uploads! Loved the video!

[@HinspectorGournal]

The single best upgrade in my experience, which I wish I would've known about a while ago, left hand rear brake.

[@greglenoir8363]

Great show fellas, Matt OMG!

[@williamtaftt]

Its so hard to gauge how good of a rider Matt Spears is since he's always riding something weird. Obviously he's pretty talented, but I'm not sure if it was him or the stark that made everything look so easy

[@averykienbaum2904]

Check out his original videos on his KZbin from back in 2019 with his beta 200rr insane rider it's him not the bike!! He's a wild rider and 10x the guy

[@TrailBoundco]

I’d say it’s the rider not the bike. He’s super good, top of the A class but could easily do well in pro if he signed up

[@MAsWorld1]

Ebikes love the slow stuff, no clutch BS & way more torque way down low, it helps A lot! And Matt is awesome 😎

[@TrailBoundco]

@@MAsWorld1 I’ve got an e trials and it’s much easier to light up the rear tire and loose traction on that then my hard enduro 300 dirtbike

[@single.tracked]

Dude! Awesome vid. That looks gnarly even on camera.

[@jmarcinko1139]

Looks like you all had a great time. Fun video to watch too 👍

[@Enduroxoriates]

Hello FROM GREECE 🇬🇷 brother

[@CooperLever-Shaw]

What trail is this called in Montana?

[@gertversfeld1464]

Most definately one of the best vids you posted yet✊🏻proper ride

[@bel_976]

Very impressed with the Stark. Didn’t think the battery was going to last your entire trip.

[@octane_matty]

so glad they brought back seat handles from the late Husaberg days!! should be on every bike

[@PeacefulMotoTrailz]

Post number 15!! Trying to convince Kincade to do a subscriber rebuild! 2003 ktm 125 sx

[@Ztirf1022]

Thanks for sharing! That Varg!

[@motovationdesign]

@KincadePavich demonstrating how height assists in graceful dismount! Beautiful ride guys! I'm sure the 💦glacial refreshment at that altitude made the late ride back extra chilly! Perhaps that's why @MattSpears didn't join in? He was probly busy thinking about how he could become an ambassador for Stark lol ✊

[@averykienbaum2904]

Kincade! After watching this video, dont be afraid to slip that clutch bro!! Slip that clutch! Keep the tire in traction, youll get dialed bro! Riding fasr is easy, technical stucc takes so much practice and skillset its unreal! Matt spears is an insane rider and an even better person 🤘 hit me.up next time yeeyee

[@JS-nf1sn]

I've ridden dirt bikes for 30 years in CA, MT, and WY, and THAT is a hard trail. Think I'll pass, but it made a great video. Erzberg MT.

[@MatteoTortello_com]

The Varg is just on a whole other level!!!

[@mfmonthefmf]

that feller makes a strong case for the Stark

[@Sherco6]

that was awesome to watch!!

[@shawnh2590]

Dude, you guys are EFing ANIMALS!! Great ride! Awesome video my guy.

[@Equip_Mint]

Being in that terrain with a new bike, do you experience a lot of chain stretch? I’d imaging yes with all the clutch work and clutch pops. Looks like a blast and my cardio just got winded watching the bikes get loaded. 🤙🏼

[@OtisFlint]

The OEM chain on the KTMs is a very good quality O ring chain. My 300 has 40 hours and the chain is like new (required a couple of adjustments in the first 10-15 hrs), the chain on my '23 KX250x has 11 hours, has been adjusted 4x because it stretches every ride, and will be toast before 20 hours.

[@bucholtz28]

for riding like this, i would invest in some quality pull straps. that will make it a lot easier to maneuver in tight and inconvenient situations

[@kendrickcarvajalguzman821]

Thats a pretty sick trail men, nice stuff!

[@Mostviews111]

That spoke is an example of why you do a pre ride they always come loose.

[@TrailBoundco]

Love that trial. Money from deja is the best

[@KincadePavich]

Haha Mikey is awesome - I was stoked on this crew! I probably could've utilized one of your tuggers on this ride a time or two 😂

[@codyazi2232]

Insane ride😲 How much water did you guys bring to hard enduro?

[@corbinolsen12]

I’m genuinely surprised the stark did as many miles under such demand! Oh and the new bike is bad ass as well lol

[@AndesRide]

Great views! You’d love colombia’s trails too tho!

[@MAsWorld1]

I’m noticing Matt keeps his foot & weight on one peg as the other foot balance taps off the other side. If you’ve got no weight on the bike it ain’t gunna grab , nice trick !

[@notsoupmoto]

that was awesome! great video man

[@HankMarducas]

Super cool. As someone who lives in Butte and shops at Redline, I love to see this. What trail is this as I cant say I recognize it.

[@PetrusNel-oh4th]

Nice video If I lived in America I would have entered to win that 200 for sure

[@ultragaming8373]

Sometimes you just want there to be an extra like button for special videos like this!

[@stevenbitter9241]

Impressive riding, nicely done

[@everspace9654]

Make sure you check the TPS setting to ensure it the correct voltage, should be .40V

[@whatisaray]

Curious were you running a mousse bib in the rear?

[@christianasher5563]

Almost ready for some endruocross

[@th1npower]

..Rock Creek? .. beautiful little lake up top ...

[@MTdirtrider]

Haha, nice video... And congrats on making it up... That trail is no joke, didn't go solo .... It's sketch 😅

[@montanajjp1228]

Redline is the best!! Use them all the time!

[@debrapavich6969]

love watching these at 5AM xooxxo

[@jasonclark4949]

Where was this at? I live in N Idaho and ride a 300 XC-W as well. Would love to do that trail at some point. Great video, you guys killed it

[@ronlawson5819]

Nice ride kid you crushed it

[@nickofcambodia2980]

Best dirtbike youtuber.

[@argndogo]

Are Stark Vargs very good for enduro riding, or is it because this guy good enough to make it look easy?

[@carlkennedy2499]

Awesome video 👌 well done all of use 🎉

[@tonyvalleybear9112]

Good ride! Why not spill the beans on the trailhead or at least the county?...

[@sarahdell4042]

I wish the Varg was 7-9k!

[@mangopie1787]

Sick new bike, gonna run silver kings next year on it? Or donner?

[@Danman1972]

Those wheels need time on them and about 3 adjustments for the spokes before you hammer them!

[@chrismayo256]

Drill them balls son! You were spinning so much haha the freshie!

[@mxbNoah]

that’s so cool man i wish i lived there now

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

That's a proper scramble!

[@Clem-Offroad]

Your videos are the best

[@trippheggem2753]

MONTANA MENTIONED

[@Mark-mq1cc]

You have to rename the guy with the msr pants "rooster"

[@Mark-mq1cc]

it was cool to watch Roosters skills improve at the end of the vid!

[@KQKQ23]

I’ve made the drive from Boise to flathead a few times. Not for the faint at heart!

[@enduro_j]

Don’t know the guys name but I’ll never forget him sending the hill climbs on a Hayabusa! 😂😂😂 also this trail looks beautiful.

[@OliverWilson-i8w]

Did you put the fans on the radiator when my budy got his 2024 he has dine basicly everything you have done

[@Tyrell.Walker]

That place has that name for a reason!

[@blajko_6329]

We want more hard enduro and moto vlogs

[@phatheadracingmx]

I’ll sit these rides out. Definitely looks hard

[@scoochinweasel]

This was such a great vid