KTM 300XC TPI Snowbike?

[bradybell33]

I'm looking into getting the new KTM 300XC TPI for this summer coming. I also have major interest in getting into snow-biking. I'm curious if anybody has done any testing with the new fuel injected 2 stroke KTM has (300XC TPI). It should work just as good as a fuel injected 4 stroke right? I am a big two stroke fan and it would be awesome if the new KTM worked good on a snow-bike. I have searched the internet and I can't find any forums or articles of people using the Fuel Injected version of the KTM 300XC TPI.

Anything helps. Just looking for someone that has some info.

Thanks!

 

[EOREGON]

Can't help but I would also like to know the answer to that question

 

[wwillf01]

I thought it was only a xcw with pds? Someone has mentioned on here they have one hopefully they reply ..

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[El Gringo]

Pretty sure they are not importing any TPI 300s into North America for 2018, only 250. But when they do I suspect they will suffer the same way an injected 4 stroke does, that they are not optimized for extreme cold.

 

[rmk156]

I'm curious also! but cant help you with the 19 TPI

I'm currently running a 2017 300 xc-w with the Lectron carb. This thing RIPS!! Last two years I ran a Yamaha 450 and this 300 is lighter and spins the track right now, faster thru the trees,climbs far better!! I think the factory EFI will perform even better...

Ps I'm also running the Slavens S3 head, Scalivinie Pipe,v-force reeds

Twostrokesmoke all the way!!!

Any more research on the 19 TPI would be helpful!!

 

[bradybell33]

I'm curious also! but cant help you with the 19 TPI

I'm currently running a 2017 300 xc-w with the Lectron carb. This thing RIPS!! Last two years I ran a Yamaha 450 and this 300 is lighter and spins the track right now, faster thru the trees,climbs far better!! I think the factory EFI will perform even better...

Ps I'm also running the Slavens S3 head, Scalivinie Pipe,v-force reeds

Twostrokesmoke all the way!!!

Any more research on the 19 TPI would be helpful!!

Is your current setup just a hop on and ride setup, or have you had to do carb tuning to get it the way you like?

 

[wwillf01]

I know for me I have lectron on many bikes... It is ride once maybe change the power jet once or twice then ride... They sent a winter rod for my yz.....

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[rhino89523]

I don't run a Lectron or a KTM but do run a 2 stroke. Mine has a PWK carb and I have not had to fiddle with it much after initial set up. I had years of running CR500's with both PJ and PWK carbs and keep pretty good jetting notes and tables. I pretty much just set it up and have only messed a half a turn or so on the screw. Thing rips.

 

[M5-]

Same here on my 500, jetted the PWK once, got temps under control and I haven't touched it in 4 seasons.


M5

 

[mk818]

I am seriously thinking about a 300 for my TS120 setup (riding a husky 350 now). My only concern is dumping fuel every tip over. Has this been an issue for anyone? Riding in WA 4000-7000ft

 

[KTM_FREERIDER]

I am seriously thinking about a 300 for my TS120 setup (riding a husky 350 now). My only concern is dumping fuel every tip over. Has this been an issue for anyone? Riding in WA 4000-7000ft

If I were you I would try to get in contact with Kyle Brothersen. He lives in Utah and has a Youtube Channel (Dirt Bike Channel) where he has been testing the KTM 250 XC-W TPI and the Husky TE250i on the single track. Granted it's not the 300 but I am pretty sure he could give you some pretty good insight on how the bike is working on the single track at elevation.


Here is a link to his website and he is really good at getting back to you. https://www.dirtbikechannel.com/

 

[rmk156]

Is your current setup just a hop on and ride setup, or have you had to do carb tuning to get it the way you like?

I ordered it from Slavens Racing.....they sent me the Lectron and said....DONT TOUCH A THING....Adjust the idle and that is it!!! If it isn't perfect call us..... I listened and it ran perfect at 1600ft all the way to 11k ft.

 

[Jaynelson]

As far as I know... for 2018, the only TPI model available in North America is the 250xc-w. Nothing confirmed for more models in 2019 - although it's likely a fair bet.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I ordered it from Slavens Racing.....they sent me the Lectron and said....DONT TOUCH A THING....Adjust the idle and that is it!!! If it isn't perfect call us..... I listened and it ran perfect at 1600ft all the way to 11k ft.

I have a Lectron on my gasgas. (Summer bike)
(Direct from Lectron)

Same deal installed it without touching anything and instantly had the best running 2 stroke bike I’ve ever been on.
Response is greatly improved along with power under the curve.

 

[portgrinder]

300's make a sweet snowbike

Carbs are super easy to tune. Honestly they take like 5 minutes to figure out. Efi, injectors, fuel pumps, add on controllers... more weight, more cost no thanks! I've been down that road and it sucks.

I plan on doing the exact opposite and buying the last year they make the 300 with a carb.

 

[Robster]

I'm looking into getting the new KTM 300XC TPI for this summer coming. I also have major interest in getting into snow-biking. I'm curious if anybody has done any testing with the new fuel injected 2 stroke KTM has (300XC TPI). It should work just as good as a fuel injected 4 stroke right? I am a big two stroke fan and it would be awesome if the new KTM worked good on a snow-bike. I have searched the internet and I can't find any forums or articles of people using the Fuel Injected version of the KTM 300XC TPI.

Anything helps. Just looking for someone that has some info.

Thanks!

We have a few 300 EXC TPI in my riding group and we all agree that the -18 is a lot better than a fine tuned -17 carbed version. No need for carb heating, more grunt thru the whole register, snappier responce and less fuel consumption.

I ride a good tuned EXC 500 which I really prefer vs the -17 300s or older, but when I change bike I will most likely get a -18 or -19 300 TPI. A few things truly suck with the 300 TPI though and the seat being the biggest flaw. That seat sucks so much it is by far the worst seat I have ever tried.

//Rob