KTM 300 XC-W

The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is mounted on an all-new chassis designed for improved feedback and stability. The two-wheeler maintains a lightweight and agile feel. The bodywork is designed to be narrow. It offers better knee contact and a ‘rider-focused body-position triangle’ that allows enhanced grip, particularly when standing on the foot pegs. The plastic parts are engineered to expel mud build-up in wet conditions. It’s a major benefit for riders tackling challenging terrain. The bike comes with a flat seat that has a high-grip cover to allow exceptional rider movement and control. This bike’s design, combined with the polyamide-reinforced aluminium subframe, provides an unmatched feel and connection between the rider and the two-wheeler. The bike gets a transparent polythene fuel tank. It allows riders to gauge the fuel level without looking at the meter. The instrument panel of the 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is minimalist and compact. The full-colour display gets a speedometer and a basic indicator lights. Being a dirt-focused bike, controls and switchgear of the 2025 KTM 300 XC-W are straightforward and easy to use. The two-wheeler runs on 21-inch and 18-inch front and rear wheels respectively.

The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is known for its superb off-road comfort, courtesy the sophisticated suspension and rider-focused ergonomics. The bike’s seat height in 963mm. The new, flatter profile and high-grip seat cover allows superior rider movement and control. The two-wheeler offers improved knee contact and a better rider triangle that reduces fatigue. The suspension system of the 2025 KTM 300 XC-W comprises a WP XACT closed-cartridge fork with 300mm of travel and a WP Xplor Progressive Damping System (PDS) shock absorber with 310mm of travel. The bike now comes with tool-free adjustability. It gets hand-adjustable clickers on both the fork and shock that enables riders to quickly tune high-speed and low-speed compression while on the ride. The stock suspension may sometimes feel firm on a smaller trail. But it excels at high speed and provides great bottoming resistance. The link-less PDS shock absorber is a major contributor to the ground clearance that makes the two-wheeler ideal for navigating rocky and rutted trails. 

The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is equipped with a single cylinder, 293cc engine that produces 49 PS/44 Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission. The bike comes with Throttle Body Injection (TBI) system that delivers smooth, tractable power with a massive low-end torque. The electronic power valve offers crisp throttle response. The counter-balancer significantly reduces vibration. The ride quality is smooth, almost like a four-stroke-like feel. The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is known for its agility and light handling. While some riders may find the chassis a bit stiff for more aggressive riding, the 300 XC-W never disappoints. Overall, it's a potent machine that takes on dominating trails.

The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is equipped with a robust and reliable braking system. The bike gets 260mm and 220mm disc brakes on the front and rear wheel respectively. Both come with hydraulic callipers. This setup provides powerful, controllable braking power that’s essential for technical endurance riding and off-trail biking. For enhanced safety and durability, the 2025 KTM 300 XC-W comes with a semi-floating and solid front and rear discs, along with brake protection guards and rear brake safety wire. The 2025 KTM 300 XC-W’s overall braking performance lends in rider confidence.

At a starting price of RM 52,000, the 2025 KTM 300 XC-W is among the most expensive two-wheelers in its segment. It’s a high-performance enduro-bike that offers excellent braking, suspension, and ergonomic design that contributes to a safe but thrilling experience.