Been riding the KTM 450XCF-W 2024 around in Chinada and Baja Sur great machine but the 23 model may be a better option especially if the price was a few grand less
Great comparison between the bikes! Lots of chatter about the new chassis being much stiffer - did you notice any big difference? Open cartridge XPLOR forks on the 23 vs the all new close cartridge XACT forks on the 24...any more insights into the different characteristics of the new forks?
With the new 24 forks adjusted up they feel pretty much the same as the 23. The forks "walk" just as much as the 23 model so I didnt notice any difference with the frame being stiffer. About the only attribute of the 24 over the 23 is the way it turns in the tight stuff, just a bit more nimble
Enjoyed your review of the 23 300xc. So you know single track… so what’s your opinion of this bike on gnarly stuff? I know it’s not a 300 but is a place to start? I’ve spent a lot of time on a 21 450xcf on mountain single track. This bike looks like a good starting point.
The 450 xcf-w is by far my favorite machine for hard enduro and if I race enduro in USA or Chinada again ill race it on the 450. Its virtually the same weight of a 300 and super smooth
@@ReeceTasker I’ve always been a big bore guy, probably because that’s all we had back when I was younger. I’ve had xcf Ktms but this bike seems to check all the boxes or very close stock. I appreciate your feedback!
@@ReeceTaskerYou can add the map switch to the 24 and program the quickshifter per the manual 12.43. I added the map switch to mine and got the quickshifter working by calibrating it. Super easy. What is the clutch master setup you have there?
