KTM TPI Enduro - Honest review.

[@Helibrett74]

This is by far the most usefull info yet about these bikes! Thanks to both of you, if I ever go on an enduro holiday it will be with Adrian after listening to him here....

[@nomudadventures8416]

Thank you very much Brett!Cheers Adrian

[@stenbergatv5832]

This guy knows what he is talking about, really good info! I love my new 2019 six days 300exc!!

[@ktm300tpiontour8]

Stenberg Atv did he say 50 hours for gearbox oil??? Do mine every 15hrs 🤔

[@stenbergatv5832]

Hmm... Yes.. 15h sounds good! Did my first oil change at 5 hours and after that it was so much easier finding neutral... 👍

[@maxl308]

Ktm300tpi On tour And why u do that? Explain please!

[@WeaponsEducation]

I just ordered the 2020 6 day and feel good about it. I have an older 2010 300 xc, so I'm excited.

[@chrisbasson1017]

Honest review from someone who actually represents 90% of the kind of riders out there. My Te250i runs perfectly.

[@samuelyeet6006]

How do you like the bike still?

[@chrisbasson1017]

@@samuelyeet6006 Still a great bike! A lot more knowledge out there now with the good and bad about these bikes but I love mine still!

[@samuelyeet6006]

@@chrisbasson1017 is it a 19 or 20? I just bought a 19 and am in a few groups for them, alot of people seem to talk up there 300 or talk down the early TPI, I got a couple rides on it, it feels good to me

[@petersneddon9898]

Awesome insights! KTM should take on board his feedback! Another quality video, Thanks Again!

[@nomudadventures8416]

Thank You !Adrian

[@tbex8606]

This was super helpful to me. I've been considering either a tpi exc 250 or a 250 xc. I want the most reliable bike in 2 stroke forum i can get. This was very helpful as most people don't break it down like this. They take brand new machines for one ride and give opinions. Seeing well used machinez and their problems makes me much happier to buy a tpi 250.

[@lengerer]

Btw I like how you edited this with the list on the right

[@Larpy1933]

Thanks a Iot! This is the most thorough and credible TPI review I’ve ever seen.

[@maverick2242]

agree, CREDIBLE is the key description here! So much poor information and misinformation out there by many who haven’t even swung a leg over them and those that have can’t diagnose they have toothpaste on a toothbrush. Very good video.

[@magnuswassen1235]

"Special starting procedure" might as well has to do with the lithium battery. These don't have full cranking power directly when cold. Best is to push the starting button for few seconds - then just wait, and then push again.

[@JayGee6996]

this procedure primes the fuel system and is the best way to start the bike

[@charlesgunzelman3323]

@@JayGee6996 Also warms up the battery a bit. It's common for people to turn on headlights for a few moments in extreme cold to make the battery work a bit and warm up, then turn off lights and start engine. Warmer battery puts out more cranking amps than ice cold, although this may be different for lithium batteries.

[@helavatar]

KTM has a tutorial video on their channel for lithium batteries and it is really useful. (:

[@Johnhealey-]

Just got the 2018 six days. Awesome so far.

[@EnduroWithAlex]

Do you have a new KTM TPI bike? What is good and what is bad about it? Comment below! :)

[@klecooaleksander4332]

I have a 2019 exc 250 tpi, I use it for racing supermoto. I have 160 hours on the piston now, we dynoed it and it has only lost 2 hp. These bikes run so great and so clean its insane, my friend who works at a ktm dealer has a 300 exc now, a 2019. With 230 hours, it completed the compression test perfectly. These bikes really are great

[@DiDoSvK]

klecoo Aleksander did you change the oil pump? 160,230 hours.That's incredible.Most people change the piston at arround 100 hours.

[@klecooaleksander4332]

DiDoSvK have not changed the oil pump. Never ever broken, to put it like this, I can afford rebuilding the engine no problem. I work for a motorcycle shop and I do promotions for them, people know me around here and I want to show people that KTM’s really are good bikes. The mechanic guy I wrote about also is trying to prove this point, I do enduro, and motocross with the bike aswell

[@asd-tq4up]

Ei, mutta tekstit suomeks ois ihan kivat...

[@garthlundquist8316]

I have the 2019 Husqvarna TE 300i version, 18 hrs/ 400 miles. Have yet to add oil to the premix tank. It will probably go 500 miles. The suspension on the 2019 model is better than my 2017 TE 300. The new bike has stiffer spring rates, different valving, and stays up in the stroke better. Remember Husqvarna suspensions are different than KTM versions. The Husky has the linkage rear. Both brands use the Xplor 48 fork but each brand has their own settings. The TPI 300 starts and runs better than my Mikuni carbed 2017 300. No stalling, loading up, dumping raw fuel, or dying on long downhills. Better fuel economy too. The TPI models will lug down lower because of more accurate fueling. Max power is probably the same, but the TPI bike runs great all day. I often see 30 degree temperature changes in 4 hours riding in the mountains, and 5000’ elevation changes. No carb bike can self adjust during a ride to these changes. Nobody mentions this but all 2019 KTM/ Husqvarna bikes now have the transmissions made by Pankl, a highly respected Formula one transmission supplier. While the transmissions are built to the same spec, I feel that the new bike shifts better and I have bought 4 new Husqvarna’s in the last 4 years. The TPI is heavier though, and you can feel it. If you always run at nearly the same elevation and temperature, then the carb bike is fine and the TPI doesn’ t provide as much benefit. But it is nice not to have to premix, and the added range is probably about 20 miles per tank in easy riding. TPI fuel economy really improves when you go up in elevation. I expect 200 hrs or more on a piston, same as a carb bike. Those who race or abuse their bike will need service sooner.

[@thegan9143]

The mud flap will wear a bit of flat spot on the swing arm but a mm or 2 isn't going to harm anything. 17,000km on my bike and not issues. 2nd mud flap btw.

[@erikfrejinger2539]

How about the different mapswitch? Have u used it? Whats your thoughts about it ? Great channel by the way

[@DirtSteveZA]

Thanks for the tip on the fuel filter in the tank. My tpi is at 45 hours and for no reason the engine revs started misbehaving/misfiring in the mid rev range, basically felt like I had to keep shifting to a higher gear to smooth out the engine revs. I suspected it might be fuel filter, TPS sensor or inline coil cap as I was aggressive with the powerwasher after my last ride. But you described my symptoms perfectly.

[@robertdelvecchio7438]

Great informational video - simple, methodical, and on point for each topic....thanks for putting it together !

[@helmutschuller3825]

excellent review !!

[@markusr.2290]

super informative vid. thank u so much. I ride a 2008 EXC 300 and consider already to buy a more new one. Now i think i can buy and trust a TPI.

[@EddiNice]

Why did you bought the bike grom Germany? Were they a lot cheaper than KTM Dealers in Romania. I am from Bulgaria and I want to have a comparison for bulk buy. Thank you for your answer.

[@nomudadventures8416]

Hello ,i know this dealer so that is why i buy from him.

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

What a great video 👍 I would have been scared to buy one before but you've had less problems on 6 bikes than some might have on one bike 👌

[@kevinelbury2406]

You mentioned an after market oil filler cap - did you find a product and what name? Mine leaks as well. Solid review. I concur with all all points ('19 Husky te300i with 50 hours) . Buddy has exact same bike as me but was having midrange issues. Dealer couldn't solve it and then we noticed his power valve was not set properly (was turned all the way in) ... Problem solved. Did slavens idle screw mod and starting in much better and you can fully richen idle but generally find bike is still lean overall.

[@nomudadventures8416]

Hey Kevin,i will see duing the winter for that cap .I will let you know .Cheers

[@DiDoSvK]

Excellent review.170 hours on a first piston and oil pump?That's awesome.I have now 110 hours on my 250TPI and I'm getting kinda scared cause the manual states to change the oil pump and piston at 80 hours and there were even some cases when their oil pump failed at 40 or even 20 hours.Till now the bike was running awesome but yesterday started sputtering like it was rich,so maybe I would have to change the fuel pump filter as Adrian did at 50 hours.Apart from that, it's awesome bike.So far I only replaced three times the inline fuel filter,gearbox oil.Grips and some broken levers.Sprockets and brake pads still looks good.Even rear.

[@goodboyringo9716]

How would you like to do upgrades or maintenance on all these bikes?

[@sandbiker]

Really good interview & review - well done.

[@ts16stefan]

Hello Aleksi, your friend should replace the dampers in the clutch at about 120 hours otherwise some parts of the clutch will fuck up slowly. Great videos man! (y) :D

[@safariterenas3176]

Good information, answered a lot of questions! Thank you!

[@lengerer]

Honestly I think the carb is better. No battery problems when flat not running FI. No oil pump replacing. But in reality I understand ktm need to meet emissions so it’s either improve emissions or stop manufacturing the bike completely

[@albertptran]

Lose the music please :)

[@charlesgunzelman3323]

Or just decrease the volume so we can hear voices better.

[@marcusnilsson2463]

Yeah, turn it down a few notches would be good.

[@ratcliff3320]

I could not understand many of the words because of the background music.

[@slagletoby]

Lectron Carb seems to be better. Set it and forget it. Change your piston at 200 hrs with many trophies on the wall. TPI seems sketchy still.

[@mixalis6168]

Noooo, lectron is not better, if you carb, go STIC metering block !!

[@mendyenduro8825]

Bery good coment Man ise your vidio aloes imfrom dominican República puerto plata

[@GladiusJon]

Very good information here, thank you!

[@myndz12345]

Nice video I have a question, It is ok to adjust the power valve? Like doing 1 ou 2 turns clockwise?

[@blarpieman]

My assessment on the 2017 suspension differs dramatically. As far as compliance, control and stability, ktm could not have done a worse job. Despite this, the bike has quick handling and feels more nimble than years past. Carb is pretty brutal as well. If you get past 3rd gear the forks blow through and hydro lock. The shock is too stiff and is severely out of balance with the front.

[@eamh2002]

Hey how about an Enduro Spike tyre review? There isnt much info on what works the best for different situations or what maker is good, well I can find something on forums but betcha there isnt stuff on KZbin thats well made :) Are almost all makes good for practicing winter enduro or should it always be Trelleborg etc?

[@unknown123-y7b]

So there's been a while since this video, is there any opinion change? How many hours are on the bikes now?

[@EnduroWithAlex]

No change in opinions, the bikes are still used daily. 😊

[@manuelleitner8937]

Did he say that he changes the gear oil every 50 hours?!

[@EnduroWithAlex]

Yes!

[@NirHason]

That's too much hours indeed! I'm changing every 15-20 hours.

[@EnduroWithAlex]

@@NirHason I think there's no right or wrong in this one. I change it every 5 hours or so.

[@michaelsteven1090]

He said 15 hours, not 50..

[@DiDoSvK]

I change every 40 hours as manual states for TPI(motul 7100 15w50) no problem at all.It's not a 4 stroke and it doesn't lubricate the piston so it's fine.

[@NicolasPoirier]

Did he say 50hr gear oil change. Damn, seems like a LOT of hours on the same oil. But I guess if he has had no issues then that's awesome info

[@wildone2163]

why would 2t gear box be any different then 4t? reccomended 5h is nuts, like many thing from ktm...

[@andrecasanova3753]

Last summer I change 2 times my E starter motor my bike now got 100 hours

[@bradsanders6954]

So a fuel filter getting dirty is a very good thing,,,,,,,,,,,,,thus protecting the fuel injection? Filtering the fuel wont stop a fuel filter from turning black? The oil pump gets changed out also? My carbed 2014 300 doesnt load up,or stall out,or do anything but run great. Carbs are easy. 2.4 gallons . I can get 80 miles on it if I use the whole tank,maybe 85........................................So what happens if an oil pump fails? Theres a good warning or just no oil to engine?

[@mt1885]

TPI is going to be the futures of 2 strokes - if they don't they cannot be solds in EU due to regulations. Plus, it keeps them around do not be worries on the pumps failing. Plenty of them being racing with no issues.

[@rafemordente]

Aleksi Rinne ...are these 2018 or 19 models?

[@EnduroWithAlex]

2018.

[@CW-up7xv]

@@EnduroWithAlex I believe the design change happened in 2019. So these bikes are the 17-18 design? 19's have different frame

[@brianh8484]

Eric Wahl I don't think the frames changed on the 19 Enduro models. Only sx and xc (FC and fx,TX Huskys). Likely those updates to 2020 Enduro line.

[@EnduroHarakiri]

good and helpful

[@v1lle247]

Itellä tarkotus ajaa vielä ens kesä 85:sella mutta tarkotus olis seuraavaks vaihtaa joko 250 tpi tai 300 tpi täytyy katsoa sillon kun on ajankohtaista vaihtaa.

[@ktmman5671]

Finmoto ite hyppäsin suoraan 85:sesta 250

[@martinabade]

Hello mate!!! Would you still think the 300 will be a good choice for a rookie doing mainly tight single track ??? I’m about to pull the trigger on a 250 or 300 tpi, I don’t know what to do!!!! For sure I don’t care about speed or riding on high rev. But 300 2s sound like a lot of power...I been using the 2017 250 EXC-f for the last year, and I thought to give it a try to the 2S, seems better for thighs slow rocky sections.

[@nickwraith312]

Martin Abade I recently swapped from exc250f to exc250tpi.i also tried a 300 tpi. The 300 is a lot torquier than the 250 and not hard to ride but you’ll need to be more delicate with the throttle. If you buy a six days, it come with a handlebar mounted switch power mode selector. Also, choose the 300 if you’re going to do lots of roadwork too.

[@thomaswebby2431]

What did you end up buying

[@martinabade]

Thomas Webby i end up buying a 300 tpi six days, just because I got the same price as a 250 tpi std. I think is exactly what nick described on the comment above. Although I will add that the power on the 300 is manageable just be more delicate with the wrist. And on the cons side I’ll say the gear box ratio is very different, the 300 has a very short 1-2-3 and then it gets longer, but the 250 has the same ratio all across the gear box.

[@thomaswebby2431]

Martin Abade do you like the tpi I have a 2011 exc 300 atm looking at upgrading

[@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO]

The new KTMs are awesome

[@mt1885]

KTM bikes are the BESTS!!!!

[@sciencemilitia1853]

True! Almost as good as GasGas

[@Andrew260RS]

Have you guys heard about the horror stories about the tpi bikes? Over heating engines, bikes that go backwards, failing oil injectors, broken oil tanks. From the amount I have heard, the bike is a lemon!

[@VanessaOliveira-mi7mh]

😍👏

[@iirokostamo663]

Ajovideoita lisää

[@goodboyringo9716]

If. KTM tested these bike and found problems they didn't fix them , they just built and sold them. Stop switch, battery, fuel filter, plastic 90 on bottom of tank.

[@helavatar]

About the starting problem on the new batteries - KTM has a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l322Z5yrqZZoiqM

[@55mihael]

Why does he have so many same bikes?

[@DiDoSvK]

nomud-adventures.com

[@Reely98]

im a 4stroke guy, i wouldnt buy it now. maybe in a few years when they will be more advanced

[@yannhayon2796]

2stroke tpi are more advanced than 4strokes.

[@Hammbone2519]

@@yannhayon2796 i think thats his point - it's still emerging technology. 4-strokes have been injected for 15+ years now and become the standard over the last 5-10 years. Most manufacturers are on their 2nd or 3rd generation of FI 4-strokes and worked out all the kinks, really dialed in the mapping, etc. Once 2-strokes reach that level more people will start picking them up.

[@garrettbahr7439]

@@Hammbone2519 This technology has been out for YEARS in Europe... It just started US production in 2019

[@alpertezcanrookieenduro]

Made İn Turkey :))

[@emburgess7186]

Did ktm give him a huge discount for buying so many tpi's? What is the mark up on these bikes? Does anyone know what the dealer's profit is on a 2019 300 xcw tpi? My guess is $1500-2000 dollars because as soon as you drive it off the lot the bike depreciate like 5,000. I asked a dealer this question but he refused to tell me how much he was making on a 10,000 dollar bike. Hmmmm.

[@TheRealTekki]

Thats like 70,000€

[@pcmandan]

50!!! HOURS ! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Really ?

[@kingcrumpet]

Holy fuck he changes his gear oil every 50 hours? That is downright stupid.

[@EnduroWithAlex]

Why it's stupid? The bikes are still running and the tranny/clutches are working perfectly.

[@kingcrumpet]

@@EnduroWithAlex I checked the manual for the TPI bikes and it said 40 hours. Even that blew me away as it was always 20 hours or after a race. Not sure why or when ktm changed it. Either way, 50 hours is too long. It may feel ok to your foot but how do you know it's not doing damage. Gear oil is cheap...

[@EnduroWithAlex]

Well the 8 bikes are ridden every day, not so hard but they are in rental use so they occasionally go through pretty hard times. And all of them are working still perfectly. Running a quality oil is the most important thing you can do to a two stroke bike. Because the transmission is almost 100% "closed" from the outside world. If the clutch starts to wear out to the oil or something you will certainly notice that from the gear changes. To be honest I trust more the user experiences than the manufacturer who has a deal with the oil company they are recommending in the manual. But of course everyone does however they like and feel what's the best thing to do.

[@kingcrumpet]

@@EnduroWithAlex I agree with that mate. I'm glad the fleet has proved to be reliable. Personally I wouldn't leave it that long, but you're right, if Adrian's schedule is working and nothing bad is happening to the clutches, then who am I to judge? ;)

[@nikolayhrm]

Хованский,я тебя узнал

[@jamesbramblett3346]

For sure he is an expert. What about tires? Tubes? How many hours? Which tires? Great information thanks

[@nomudadventures8416]

I use Mitas ef 07 green stripe,you can calculte around 40-50 h depends how you ride and how you rev it on stones,because is a very soft compound but does the job i all situation ,mud,logs,dry,gras,i dont use tubes i have mouse and tubliss.

[@PrimalEnduro]

@@nomudadventures8416 Tubliss rear and mousse front? I use Tubliss front and rear, but for me the only advantage of tubliss in the rear is the ability to run very low pressures on a knobby tire. The front I still run ~10 psi so the tubliss doesn't help me much there and it's one more pressure I have to check every ride.

[@nomudadventures8416]

@@PrimalEnduro Yes mouse in front and tubliss in the back

[@Nitroeule]

@@nomudadventures8416 Hi, Is the Tubliss working good with the EF-07? Problems with flat tyres? Thanks.

[@HalfHourOfPower]

Did he say he changed gearbox oil after 50 hours?!?