Cycle News Staff | May 17, 2016
KTM’s XC range received many of the same changes as the SX models, including the 250 and 300cc two-strokes, which got new motors, suspensions and chassis’s, as well.
The XC-W range are all two-strokes (150, 250 and 300) that use KTM’s PDS rear suspension system and WP’s Xplor 48mm split fork.
XC/XC-F/XC-W
2017 KTM 300 XC
250/300 XC Highlights
New for 2017…
Engine
Cylinder
Counter balancer
6-speed transmission
38mm Mikuni TX carburetor
Frame
Exhaust pipe
WP AER 48 air forks
Rear suspension settings
Top triple clamp
Handlebar clamps
2017 KTM 250 XC-F
250/350 XC-F Highlights
New for 2017…
WP AER 48 air forks
Rear suspension settings
Traction control w/handlebar map switch
Top triple clamp
Handlebar clamps
10mm longer brake pedal, new pads
Aluminum head stays
2017 KTM 450 XC-F
450 XC-F Highlights
New for 2017…
WP AER 48 air forks
Rear suspension settings
Traction control w/handlebar map switch
Top triple clamp
Handlebar clamps
10mm longer brake pedal, new pads
Aluminum head stays
XC-W
2017 KTM 150 XC-W
150 XC-W Highlights
New for 2017…
New 143.99cc engine
Cylinder
6-speed transmission
Brembo operated hydraulic clutch
38mm Mikuni TX carburetor
Frame
Exhaust pipe
WP Xplor 48 split fork
WP Xplor PDS rear suspension
Shock-mounting geometry
Forge aluminum triple clamp
Throttle assembly
ODI grips
10mm longer rear brake pedal
“No Dirt” footpegs
CNC-machined hubs
Giant rims
Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires
2017 KTM 300 XC-W
250/300 XC-W Highlights
New for 2017…
249cc/293.2cc engine
Cylinder
Counter balancer
6-speed transmission
38mm Mikuni TX carburetor
Frame
Exhaust pipe
WP Xplor 48 split fork
WP Xplor PDS rear suspension
Shock-mounting geometry
Forge aluminum triple clamp
Throttle assembly
ODI grips
10mm longer rear brake pedal
“No Dirt” footpegs
CNC-machined hubs
Giant rims
Dunlop Maxxis tires
Airbox and filter design
Bodywork
Cooling system and radiator guards
2.5-gallon see-through polyethylene gas tank
“No Dirt” shift lever
2017 KTM 250 XC-W
