KTM Freeride 250 vs Beta 300 X ride

[Boom Boom]

Just pick up a 250 or 300 KTM smoker. Many wear parts will exchange with what you have now.

[smdub]

You already own a '18 500 EXC (it it de-smogged?). Unless you buy an even newer 300 XCW it isn't going to weigh less or make more power. We did some figuring and the 2020 KTM four stroke is like only 13# more than the two stroke. Some of that is in the stock tires so the actual difference is even less. If you can't ride the 500 though rocks, a 300 isn't going to make any difference. (Esp if the older two stroke has worse suspension.) Not trying to be a d*$%, just state facts.

I'm surprised BoomBoom hasn't said it yet: Want to learn how to ride rocks? Buy a trials bike. Even better, go get training on it. (I can't wait for the next TTC class!) It will make you a better technical rider. Period.

[Marylander]

I'm no great rider but feel I'm pretty competent in rocks. More than anything I think commitment is what makes the difference in being decent in rocks. By that I mean, if you're in a straight rock section put the thing in 3rd and get on the gas. Let go of your fear. I'm talking about stuff like you find at taskers or the rock garden on the blue trail at the cove and not the big rocks on the jeep trails. If you're on the gas in 3rd gear you can kind of float on top of the rocks.

Anyway, just throwing that out there.

I've got a xtrainer myself and put CC marzocchi forks and a fox shock on it. I mostly did the suspension because I plan to keep the bike long term and I had the money so, why not? I bought the bike after following Phil on his for a few rides and thinking, "that bike does just fine and Phil's a good rider". Coming off a 2000 kx250 it seemed very docile at first but I've looped it a couple times nonetheless.

[juddspaintballs]

I'm very seriously considering a newer 300 2T as my next trail bike. They'll be a LOT lighter than my old 450 and probably make comparable (or more) power. Add in a Rekluse, LHRB, and steering damper and it'll practically be a cheater bike.

[Laoch]

I'm very seriously considering a newer 300 2T as my next trail bike. They'll be a LOT lighter than my old 450 and probably make comparable (or more) power. Add in a Rekluse, LHRB, and steering damper and it'll practically be a cheater bike.

Two choices right? Orange or blue?
Beta?

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[juddspaintballs]

I like the orange or blue KTM's, but I also like the Beta 300RR. Either way, I want something I don't need to mix the fuel in. I'm not a die-hard orange fan, but there's no denying that they're good machines and can be picked up easily.

[Firebolter]

I'm very seriously considering a newer 300 2T as my next trail bike. They'll be a LOT lighter than my old 450 and probably make comparable (or more) power. Add in a Rekluse, LHRB, and steering damper and it'll practically be a cheater bike.

Two choices right? Orange or blue?
Beta?

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There's orange, Red, Blue and Blue from the Euro land. My new "Blue" 250 actually makes my orange 300 seem underpowered and it is set up really good. And you can get the other "blue" in TPI as well as a carb version. Lot's of choices out there for sure.