Riding my new 2025 KTM 350XCF vs my fully dialed 2021 KTM 350 Kailub Russell Edition back to back on a short woods loop! Back to back rides are a great way to get a feel for characteristics of different bikes!
2021 KR350 Lap Time 2:49.34
Lightweight, agile, and quick handling with what feels like fully built 250F engine. This bike is plush and compliant especially with full WP Pro Component suspension. The Akrapovic exhaust is quiet and helps the overall power. This bike has been my gold standard and favorite 4-stroke dirt bike for a few years now. My new 25 350XCF is challenging the gold standard!
2025 350XCF Lap Time: 2:48.35
1-second quicker! I consider a lap time difference of 1-sec or less to be a tie!
350's are such a great combination of Power/Weight/Handling and this latest 350 engine in the updated 2025 KTM chassis with new WP spring forks does not disappoint! The 350 engine has strong low to mid power and still pulls forever on top and both of the stock EFI maps run clean and crisp. I installed a complete Akrapovic exhaust system on the bike and it is quieter, lighter, and has a spark arrester too. The updated WP spring forks are impressive! The rear of the bike has more comfort too with the updated frame along with linkage and shock changes. This could be the first Austrian bike I ride with the stock suspension.
Looking forward to more back to back rides with my '21 KTM 350 Kailub Russell Edition and 25 KTM 350XCF!
3 окт 2024
