It really is so hard. I had an XC300 and it was so so good for most things, but I just cant get over that 2 stroke floaty feel. I really really like the power delivery and how planted 4 strokes are. That is is the main reason I switched to the 350.
THANK YOU!!!!!! FINALLY SOMEBODY WHO GETS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A 2 STROKE TO RIDE TRAILS!!! Until there is no longer a trail and either cliffs giant boulders or endless logs a 4 stroke beats a two stroke every day.
I could not agree with you more! I actually rode some pretty gnarly single track last Friday while switching back and forth between my 350 and a yz250x. I still preferred my 350. It just hooks up so well. The only benefit I see to a 2 stroke is the weight when hopping logs and rocks. otherwise, 4-stroke all day!
@@trailrideutah I dont know that definitively, but with the Rekluse you really can just pick a gear. I literally just ride in 3rd gear everywhere for AZ rocky single track. I also have Cone Valve/ Trax shock that works amazing. Its just such a great bike! I'd get the Rekluse if I was you....totally worth the money....Trust me!
350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling! Try dialing back engine braking to minimum on the CUO and see if you like the chassis even more. Very curious to see how the updated more compliant frame feels on the 2025 FX350 - definitely helps the chassis feel on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition.
I agree 100%. I think the power to weight ratio is perfect and I love that the suspension is a little softer. I weigh 160 so it is perfect for me! I have been wanting to try that, I will test and let you know! What model KTM do you have? I rode a 24 XC-F and loved it!
@@trailrideutah My current main bikes include a 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yUrQUoc6RUw.html 24 Beta 300 Race Editon and 23 Husky TX300 Heritage Edition ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hsKEZ0G7F5k.html 21 KTM 350 Kailub. Russell Edition ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qY-yFv49a9o.html
Just decided and bought a 24 fx 350 today from watching this video. How have the flame outs been since breaking the bike in? Have a lot of hills and open trial/pits where I’m at
Where was this video 2 months ago?????? 😂Curious how bottom end feels compared to a 2t 300? I've only ever had 4t, been on an uncorked and tuned FE501 the last 6 years, but I'm really gravitating to the tough stuff, the harder the better. So I bought a 24 TE 300. I love the way the bike handles and rides, it's amazing. I am lackluster on the power delivery. The bottom is much softer than I am used to, I have a hard time picking the front tire up for obstacles like I want. The top end also isn't very exciting. It definitely tractors, is considerably lighter than my 501, and it doesn't wear me out nearly as much. However, I just miss that 4t grunt, especially on the low end.
See last year I had a 300 xc tbi and I was the same. I missed that low end on the 4t and I also missed how well the 4t tracks in higher speed stuff. I will be posting a video soon comparing the 24 350 and the 24 tx 300 soon. My buddy @utmx just picked one up so I’ll let you know when it think.
Nice video and nice bike. I'll second all the things you said about this bike. I have 3 hours on mine now and I always have a permanent smile while riding. I came from an older crf450r that I somewhat adapted for trail. This bike is worlds better than that bike was. What is the black thing on your front fender?
Absolutely! Sooo much better. I had a 2020 CRF450 and this kills it... haha So that is the new Husky Control Unit. You can use and app to change maps and engine characteristics, as well as track lap times, maintenance and things like that. I am testing it out still but it is pretty cool!
Sorry I just saw this comment! What I mean is when you’re feathering your clutch and the bike stalls even with the clutch in. 2 strokes tend to not do this. I have heard changing the fly wheel helps with this but I haven’t tried it yet.
ooof good question! So I feel like they are both great! The yz was harder to set up for me off the showroom floor where the husky felt great right away but once I got the YZ set up it was awesome. I think the husky handles better and is a bit easier to put it where I want where the YZ I would struggle sometimes and that is probably a weight and size thing but the YZ power was so nice. I also felt like the YZ could tractor up hills better. The husky seems to flame out easier and has more wheel spin which may be a tire thing but just an observation. I also gotta say the build quality of the YZ is way better. KTM is just cheap. All the KTMS I have had seem to fall apart quicker where the Japanese bikes are tanks. In review though, the husky is much easier to ride and more comfortable. especially stock.
I love the 250fx. My buddy @utmx had one and It was a great bike! My only complaint was the lack of power in the more wide open stuff. I feel like the 350 hits the power just right while still handling like the 250fx. I also like the new suspension on the 350 a little better. It is close though. Both amazing bikes!
