2024 300XC-W First Look | Real Mechanic | Highland Cycles

[@MrOrest19]

I just picked mine up on Wednesday, it's my first dirtbike even though I've been riding for a year and I couldn't be more happy.

[@derekwoods8199]

This channel is so great and what you were speaking about in the ~ 25min range means a lot as well. People will buy so many gimmicks that don’t make their bike better or more reliable but think bc an influencer uses it that they/we need it. Thanks for separating the wheat from the chaff

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks. That’s the goal

[@ogasi1798]

new bike day is THE BEST ! I look 4ward to hearing more honest words from you 🙂

[@highlandcycles]

More to come!

[@bfdmoto]

That was cool into regarding supporting local dealer. Few still care about that I’m sure your dealer really does!! Love your videos

[@JonAtack]

Best first look video I've seen for this bike -- thank you.

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@d.brayman3165]

It's awesome that you got the bike for Zack. Especially since he's going to have to talk to the camera! Great stuff!

[@highlandcycles]

I think so too!

[@taneumjct5156]

Just rolled my 24 into the living room cant wait to ride it

[@hello-dirt]

"Spicy" That's awesome. I think that this bike or the beta 300rr will be my next bike. Love what you are doing and how you help all of us figure things out. Keep being helpful.

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@Shelby8371]

Nice up beat positive review unlike some people . This is the Only Mx channel that matters.

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@smokinjoeb3926]

As an owner of 2 stroke street bikes an oil injection and oil tanks. I have learned when filling them oil tanks up. Poor a little bit then stop for a moment repeat. It helps from pouring too much in and having it overflow everywhere wasting oil etc.

[@jeffvincent1960]

Looking forward to your review. I’ve ridden 300 W’s for quite a few years and just switched to a ‘24 XC. My main complaint about the W is the large gap between second and third gear - almost always felt like I was in the wrong gear. Happy NBD, Zach!

[@senor7857]

I apreciate your sincerity, will buy the bike next year. Regards to Sales-vens 😉

[@DannyDifalco]

It uses the map switch from the XC and the SX bikes. They are around $140+ retail. KTM has them on a NO ETA back order. It is plug and play. Has a plug below the dashboard.

[@pipetechplumbingllc.8851]

Great videos, I appreciate what you do for the community. And now it looks like I have a 2023 xcw to liquidate 😝

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha. You do. These things are epic

[@ktmripper849]

Congratulations Zack nothing like new bike day!!! 🤘🤘

[@highlandcycles]

You got that right!

[@Greg_383]

Freaking pumped for all the videos on this bike. 🤟🤟

[@highlandcycles]

You and me both!

[@zachfarkash6430]

Good looking bike for sure. Definitely looking forward to upcoming videos on that bike.

[@Danman1972]

Start button on the right is the way. Go on the right.... whoa on the left..... That tool kit is nice. My gas gas came with a link to download the manual and a dongle. Only tool was a suspension pump.

[@hondacr250L]

Zack congrats on your new bike, it look awesome!

[@highlandcycles]

It is!

[@davidanderson2393]

I really enjoyed my 18 XCW, except the suspension valving, they came with a nice tool kit and owners manual in a binder for keeping track of service and mods. I had to add the map switch but fan was plug and play. Bought a new 23 TX300 which came with a dongle a spoke wrench and fuel line screens, fan requires harness, I did like the dash on W for keeping track of miles ridden. Always a trade off between models, waiting to see how I like the different gear box ratios for single track.

[@markturi5055]

You’re a great Boss Morgan!. Looking forward to real comparison of tge Xc & The Xc-w: Overall power, spread, 57 hp vs 49hp ,frame compliance over rough stuff, handling, stator capacity etc. Rippit Zach!

[@highlandcycles]

Coming soon!

[@tdubbs934]

The old 300 xcws were 49 hp?

[@peteregger7928]

Congrats on the new bike! If you lived in Las Vegas and buying a KTM or Husky you would know exactly why you buy out of state!

[@highlandcycles]

Maybe. But he lives in CO

[@dont3761]

you got that right, Dealers here in Vegas are insane. I bought two bikes this year and tried both times to buy from Carter, they would not deal reasonably.

[@peteregger7928]

@@dont3761 Yep! Tried to give them a chance! Carter used to be a great Mom & Pop before they moved from Tropicana to their new "Presidential Palace" off South Decatur. Not paying close to 12K for a 300SX. Myself and a riding buddy just picked up two new 2024 300SX's from Langston Motorsports out of Perris, Ca. for 9.2K each out the door. No sales tax because we are Nevada residents. Doron Urbach was the sales representative that gave us the deal! We got to meet Grant Langston. River Rats in Bullhead, AZ was the next best at MSRP OTD.

[@olddirtbiker]

Hey thanks for the video. Bought one from Fators in Redding CA on 6/22. Put 4 hrs on it at Chapple (Shasta dam). Came off 08 450 exc. Bike is way better than me. Gearing seems primo, second gear starts on some o**** hills. Take a variable speed electric motor and call it a 2 smoke.. It's a diesel. The 4t fad is fading... Will be checking on your next vids. Thanks again

[@stevejones6647]

14/45 sounds like crazy high gearing, but isn’t on this particular bike since the transmission has lower gearing to compensate for it. This is something I’ve personally wanted for years. The pie plate size rear sprockets get beat to hell since they hang down so far, a smaller one is a very welcome change imo

[@highlandcycles]

Agree. We will see

[@baldknobby]

It's 13/45

[@Norcal2stroke]

Great review!! Thanks Morgan 👍👍👍

[@highlandcycles]

No problem 👍

[@lyndonewright330]

I really think it's great what you're doing for Zach like the way you described the bike I'd rather mix my gas myself my son just bought a new 23 gas gas ex 300 tbi it runs great I'm just old fashioned I like knowing my oil in the gas myself that the main reason I went 4stroke last year if had known what was coming out in 23 I would probably stayed 2stroke but im happy with my fx 350 put a recluse on it I can do bout what ever I want on it easier now had my suspension done im 62 don't ride like I did years ago I just like the way you do things you have the best channel out there

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@P4ddyC4ke]

YAY ZACH!!! So exciting!

[@krusty1490]

Nice bike! can't wait to c more thx.Also looking forward to your silver kings race! 🤘

[@wednesdar452]

Excellent overview! Thank you!!

[@highlandcycles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevedouglas1654]

Yer buddy Jeff likes it. He thinks it’s the best stock 300 XCW he’s ever ridden

[@sawyerlewellen8700]

Ironic how he says it's the best stock he's ridden then follows it up with probably going to drop $10k on upgrades

[@madMX96]

start on the right for sure, left hand is busy with clutch at start of H&H

[@ChrisBurns1119]

DUUUUDE !!! YESSS! Do you love it already!?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes

[@davidphillips9469]

Had over 36 ktms with me and my sons,yea i guess I'm old school.I had a 2020 sherco and loved it,but I'm going beta ,like simplicty,best of luck

[@highlandcycles]

I get it. My boys ride YZ’s

[@maxhenry1977]

Gnarly bike, congrats, Zach!

[@highlandcycles]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Superdisco199]

Great rundown. I'm pretty sure there will be a revised frame for '25 (same as BB and Lettie's bikes). The "Grumpy man" complained about his fav ultra forward mounting position missing but then went on to say how amazing the steering was on the new one. It's a good example about how excessive adjustability helps some "clowns" make their bike run/handle worse than stock 😛

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaah

[@gorillam2]

Good review!

[@coskier1969]

I have a 23 Husqvarna TX 300 and honestly I don't notice the difference in the white or green map. It is an awesome machine. Huskies actually come with a map switch.

[@highlandcycles]

My XC came with the switch too.

[@mrmanny]

Getting a new bike for talking to the camera...sounds like a sweet deal to me😎 Congrats on New Bike Day 🤙

[@highlandcycles]

🤙

[@painsrides]

I won't be buying a new enduro bike for a long time(at my age, maybe never again 🤔) but I do like to keep an eyeball on what's up with the latest & greatest. 👍

[@Tklatti01]

Another GAME CHANGER!

[@Shecki603]

Fuel pump in the tank is a different than the 23 XC and SX's. This one use a diaphragm pump to run the tank completely empty I believe.

[@highlandcycles]

There is no low pick up so I doubt it. But we will be pulling it apart to see

[@chewyb383]

Thanks for the review man! Appreciate it!. Sitting here trying to figure out what to buy. Problem is the used market is crap for re-sell and I can get a screaming deal on a 23 XC. Think I'm going to go that route. I just need to get off the fence and list my bike to get there.

[@retrograde11]

Sick bike! 🔥 I think im going to get a lightly used one hopefully for a good deal next year. What other similiar bikes you would recommend? I never rode a dirt bike, and im in my 40s, but i grew up on kid/teen bikes, so not really intimidated. I was originally thinking crf250f, Yamaha yz125x, but i dont want to outgrow the bike after a month. Not planning on doing racing. Just want a versitile bike to keep and enjoy for long time.

[@highlandcycles]

Any 300 would be great

[@retrograde11]

@@highlandcycles thanks!

[@craighoffman6876]

Hell has frozen over, a KTM dirt bike with a factory headlight that is bright! 😆 Have ridden one of these, they are more XC like, smooth and grunty off the bottom but with aggressive power delivery as the revs come up and the throttle is wound. I liked the engine lots.

[@highlandcycles]

Nice

[@rjthomasindyusa]

Congradulations on the new bike.... I'm stoked to see your thoughts! Is the S3 rear brake spring worth it...... or is it a gimmick? It would be nice to get a little more rear brake feel.

[@highlandcycles]

It is sooooo worth it. 100%.

[@richardhartley1705]

Awesome bike

[@SeatTime]

Excited to try and talk Zach into letting me ride his bike!

[@SeatTime]

Or is it Zack?!?!

[@highlandcycles]

Zach and he will let you. He’s nice

[@MichaelJohnson-xh1ix]

Yeah me too!

[@christobey4198]

The Grumpy Game Changer!! 🤟🤟🤟

[@highlandcycles]

🤣😂

[@rafy600]

Ktm 6 days was the only one with map switch and Huskys from factory 🤷👍 beast bike is beautiful

[@ncguy6518]

Man are you hiring lol!?! Sweet bike can’t wait to see how she runs.

[@stacksmasher]

It sounds amazing! I got the call today as well! Mine is still in the crate you luck dog!

[@highlandcycles]

So stoked

[@LawLow86]

Can't wait to see what it's like and what needs to be done!

[@brianlaible2339]

Want to hear most about new forks and what is the new fuseless system mean?

[@highlandcycles]

Coming

[@DethronedDeity]

I just bought one Friday and went riding Saturday, I love it! It feels really nice everywhere. I think i heard that these come shipped with the advanced map if they do not have the switch like the hard enduro ones do... Im curious to have a definite answer :)

[@highlandcycles]

That is correct

[@DethronedDeity]

Sweet! now I can not worry about getting the switch and focus on all the guards LOL THis is my first injected bike, i cant believe the throttle response! @@highlandcycles

[@mikecox135]

Little disappointed you didn't throw the 10mm out of the tool kit in your pocket

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahahah

[@rwcasto]

No longer ANGRY Zach 😂

[@highlandcycles]

Heheheh. Give him time

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥right on.. beautiful looking bike.. I like those grab handles under seat 🔥👊🔥⚙️🏍🔨we all km up hear in the great white north

[@obgod3]

Right on man - great looking bike. Personally Im the guy that loves the oil injection, never owned a 2T as a primary bike until my ‘20 TX300i because I didn’t want to screw around with premix. I love rolling up to a pump and filling it up. But the black tank as you pointed out is dumb. Are those billet triple clamps?

[@highlandcycles]

They are not billet

[@Ride4life311]

I just bought the 2024 KTM 300XC-W from Edge Powersports here in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mine came with Black triple clamps. They told me KTM ran out of the cast ones. I scored big time. I got the sick black billet triple clamp at no additional price. Now I just want summer to get here. 🤘🤙🙌👍💪

[@mikeschlup5279]

Will the suspension work for MX or will it need some massaging?

[@highlandcycles]

Will need some love for MX but less than previous models

[@tylerhall3854]

Got my 24 last week, it is replacing a 21 erzberg. I wonder if clamps would swap out an if theyre on the same rake? Erzberg has billet clamps and two sets of holes for bar clamps. Im 6'3 an alway rode the 21 in furthest hole foward. Not alot of info out on these bikes, glad u got one. Thoughts?

[@highlandcycles]

So far I am impressed! It’s going to be sweet

[@tylerhall3854]

@@highlandcycles I probably need to adjust my riding style to the bike. I definitely don't wanna change handling of the bike. Coming from my 21 W this bike is awesome, forks and motor is awesome!

[@neil4634]

Would love to know the comfortable top speed on this. I have a 22 300XC-W, geared to 13 / 47. Can hit 70 briefly, prefer to cruise on the road at 55.

[@highlandcycles]

That’s a good question

[@DoerOfTheThinkers]

Sponge around / bellow oil cap helps.

[@endurolife3485]

Seen you at Silver Mountain Friday by the endurocross section… what class did you race? How did you make out?

[@highlandcycles]

Silver and not great. I suck at that stuff. Had fun though.

[@milosbgd]

Is it the same OBD connector for diagnostics or they have changed to new red one? Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

It’s the old style

[@onthethrottle7104]

Can you get a camera gembl, vids are so all over = headache. Love the channel!!! Tell Zach he made an awesome purchase and he looks great on the bike, you can tell he's a good rider, good form etc. Cant wait to see and follow the vids on this bike. Will they be better than Jeff''s vids? Can you avoid the mountain bikers🤣 Make it great guys!

[@highlandcycles]

No money for gimbal because I bought the bike for Zach. Just get less woozy. Toughen up. 🤣😂

[@stangindude99]

Morgan, do you know if stator and flywheel will be interchangeable with xc and tx models? Hoping I didn’t screw up on my 23 tx. Later on found out there’s barely any extra for lights etc. debating selling for the te

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t know but don’t sell your bike. Ricks stator can rewind the one in your bike and get you all the power you need.

[@johnebinger3324]

I'll take the stock start stop switch 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@highlandcycles]

Keeping it for a back up

[@jimmyneutron6127]

How prone are these new Fi 2 Strokes to fouling plugs?

[@highlandcycles]

Mine hasn't been but quite a few have had issues with the 23's. I think its the combination of the cooler plug they came with (BR8ES) and a very rich map to start out.

[@brandonjohanson6755]

Do you think the 300xcw has more bottom end grunt then the 300xc or are they gonna be the same?

[@highlandcycles]

Hoping for more

[@TJC510]

The 13-45 gearing isn't that much different than 14-49. It's 3.46:1 ratio vs 3.5:1 on the XCs. Just a touch taller. I noticed the Elko symbol on the cylinder. The 24XCs are coming with kymco. With the 23XC being Elko. Curious if they are different as well

[@DoerOfTheThinkers]

Will you do a detailed review and comparison to ktm xcw 300 tpi 2023? I am concerned about OCU. On xcw 300 tpi 2023 you changed the fuse, will you be able to repair problems by yourself now with this OCU and how? Plastic subframe is also a concern. Tnx for most relevant info about this bike so far😊

[@highlandcycles]

I won't have a detailed comparison because I don't have a TPI but we will be going deep into this one.

[@DoerOfTheThinkers]

@@highlandcycles tnx.

[@milosbgd]

Hi, you have mentioned that XC has shorter muffler then XCW so does the XCs is more open and does it have a spark arrestor?

[@highlandcycles]

Neither have a spark arrestor stock

[@milosbgd]

@@highlandcycles so should be better shorter one from XC, :) Thanks for reply!

[@grantmotox123]

does the map switch just hook into behind the headlight? and is it a connected vs disconnected coupler just like the older bikes?

[@highlandcycles]

Don’t know where the plug is yet. It’s not the same as the older ones.

[@grantmotox123]

@@highlandcycles I thought this as the new switch will require power for the leds

[@robtoole1480]

Well I'm watching more Slaven's race now with all your promo for him.

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha, that's the idea. We both benefit from the rivalry.

[@love2ride0]

Totally bummed that you didn't put out a video riding the Hard Enduro silver Kings

[@highlandcycles]

It’s coming. Lots to edit. Settle down

[@briannoble366]

Why not show the tech manual so haters can see the best owners manual in the market.

[@baldknobby]

How do you reset the power valve like on the XC bikes? My XCW only came with a dongle to prime the oil pump?

[@highlandcycles]

Not that I can see. Mine only came with that too.

[@baldknobby]

Try the dongle from the XC. Let us know if it works. AND, does the XC have a capacitor so you can push start with dead battery?

[@highlandcycles]

@@baldknobby the XC does have the capacitor. I couldn’t find the right port for the dongle

[@200xcBruce]

Oh man I thought Zack got Loretta how sweet. No Braketec nice. Dunlop and Bridgestone interesting I would think one or the other not a mix. Now he will be in the reserves and you will be breaking it for Zack.

[@highlandcycles]

Oh yeah.

[@SkylarRace]

It's Dunlops front and rear, MX33 front, AT81 rear. I love the Braketecs on my 23 Husky enduro bike, way softer clutch pull than Brembo and I feel the front brake has better modulation for slow technical riding. The Brembo front brake on my KTM 450 has more stopping power for sure but is way more grabby, and the clutch is stiffer but has shorter throw, so better suited for gate drops and racing. It's cool KTM has options for different types of riding.

[@hopemosley117]

They are both Dunlop. He messed up and Said Bridgestone. At81! Its a Dungflop

[@highlandcycles]

@@hopemosley117 ooops. Yep. It’s a Dunlop. Mis spoke

[@stepansy1143]

Maybe it's already in the 240 odd prior comments but will the rad guards, skid plates etc for the 23/24 XC fit the 24 XC-W? I've got one coming and no one seems to know.

[@highlandcycles]

Yes

[@robtoole1480]

So the 13/45 gearing would mean they changed the primary gearing. Lets see the clutch and how it changed. With a faster clutch rpm I wonder if the feel would change. There will be a trade off for Clutch longevity / Heat built up and a more protected rear sprocket.

[@highlandcycles]

We will be diving in

[@lancefrazier4748]

Awesome

[@thomassanio8745]

I know it is too early to tell but any idea what a 300 gets in range/miles with the stock tank? Thanks. Nice overview of bike, what a beauty👍

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure yet

[@RichardHeaton-i9l]

Any ideas on fuel range yet ???

[@highlandcycles]

@@RichardHeaton-i9l Zach got 75 miles

[@RichardHeaton-i9l]

@highlandcycles ok thanks for the reply. Is that on the standard tank ?

[@RichardHeaton-i9l]

@highlandcycles also did it use all the 9 litres, or does it still have the problem with fuel pump in the wrong place

[@minterz23496]

Would like to know if you can put the XC number plate on it.

[@highlandcycles]

Hmmmm good question. I’ll check. Not super easy from what I saw

[@kananisA75]

I don't get it , the injector sprays only fuel and the oil is drippings just before the reeds ? Did i get that right? If so, i am really worried about the oil getting mixed well enough with the fuel.

[@highlandcycles]

You are correct. But that is how the oil injected bikes of the past worked. It’s also better than the TPI which sprayed the gas after the oil.

[@ScottDukesRealEstate]

Gas injected on top of piston and oil into crank. No need to mix in the engine. One is for lubrication and the other for combustion/power. People mixing some oil in the gas with tpi's wasting their oil because the oil in the gas never gest to where lubrication is needed.

[@highlandcycles]

@@ScottDukesRealEstate I know. Putting oil in with the gas on a TPI is dumb.

[@highlandcycles]

@@ScottDukesRealEstate having the gas come in under the piston makes for a more dense charge and the just run better.

[@lukekelly5115]

Holy crap thats alot of wiring under the tank more than my 4t lol

[@highlandcycles]

I know. Little scary

[@erniea1175]

You say CANNOT get to the plug with tank on…as in we foul a plug at starting line and have to remove the tank?! Basically race over at that point. In the past it’s been difficult, but I’ve always been able to modify an existing wrench (cut/grind/weld/etc) to make it work. Can you envision any sort of work around?

[@highlandcycles]

Nope. It’s impossible as far as I can tell. I hate that about it.

[@erniea1175]

⁠Wow! Time will tell, maybe it won’t turn out to be a big deal. My ‘23 300 TPI is pushing 25 hours on stock plug with no indication of problems. And I let it idle for at least 5 minutes every cold start…till radiator hot. But sounds like scheduled plug changes may be a new thing in the future…little extra expense not so bad versus the prospect of a DNF. Thanks for all you do, and keep it real man, can’t watch those other guys who keep trying to sell bunch of stuff I don’t need. Real solutions for real problems always appreciated!

[@JacobYoces]

Morgan!! Can I please buy those WP fork decals from you?? I need them lol

[@highlandcycles]

Come get them.

[@gcally1]

Just a FYI… KTM is listing a different fuel tank capacity for 23 XC (8.5L) to 24 XC and XCW (9L). I wonder why they changed the tank size.

[@highlandcycles]

??

[@byronfrick7155]

Did you see the newest restyle kit from pilisport? Turns it into the 22-current

[@highlandcycles]

No, that’s cool

[@alexkevan3887]

This might be crazy, but can you see if the W stator fits the XC?

[@highlandcycles]

It doesn’t

[@alexkevan3887]

@@highlandcycles Thank you!

[@ronhartle3268]

Are the frames exactly the same?

[@highlandcycles]

Not exactly because the shock mount has to be different for PDS but they are close.

[@sethhazuga4461]

Do they still have the crappy xplorer fork valving?

[@ryanosborn-ge3np]

This video makes me sad! This new bike just reminds me that my 2020 300 xcw is 4 years old already! 😭😭

[@highlandcycles]

😂

[@richardhartley1705]

Does it have a thermostat ?

[@highlandcycles]

Crap. I’ll check. I’m sure it does

[@ghost53pilot]

wonder if there is a open plug under the tank like previous XCW that allows map change.

[@highlandcycles]

Definitely going to look but I don’t think so. Because that’s not how the new map switches work.

[@onthethrottle7104]

Yes, it does, that's what you use for the switch on the bars.

[@highlandcycles]

@@onthethrottle7104 the one on the bars of the new style aren’t just an on off like the old ones. This might have what you’re talking about but I can tell you for sure that the switch on the new XC isn’t that.

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@highlandcycles Got it! Just watched your other vid and what a great tear down and explanation showing the new switch and how it works, great show as always.

[@James-nc2ed]

Grump, Grump Grumpitons!😂

[@MrBrandonh98]

tell us about the bike thats suspended from the ceiling.

[@highlandcycles]

I have a whole video on that

[@Menz890]

Husky is the only one that comes with switch. Option on ktm and gas gas I think.

[@petermoss4824]

everybody's bangin' on about the sprockets .... i don't got a new one, but i believe KTM changed the gearbox on the new ones ..... i can't find a new manual, somebody look and see the difference in the old gearbox ratios and these new ones ..... no way my '17 XC is gonna run 14/49 ......

[@highlandcycles]

I have the manual but can't find gear ratios anywhere. I am sure that they will come out soon.

[@BAYAREAMX]

Did you buy it for Zach?

[@highlandcycles]

Yep