2008 KTM XC 300 W (e)

2008 KTM XC 300 W (e) pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$7,248
Type
Off-Road
Insurance
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Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$7,248
Dealers
Warranty
1
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Austria
Introduction Year
2006
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
KTM
Display Name
XC 300 W (e)
Year
2008
Make
KTM
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Stroke (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Displacement (cc/ci)
293.2 / 17.9
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Premix
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.14 / 1.53 / 1.21 / 1 / 0.79
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.85
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) 80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) 110/100 R18
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
WP
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
13.2 / 335
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.1 / 1475
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
15.2 / 385
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
224 / 101.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.31
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
36.4 / 925
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Chromium Molybdenum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
1 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Orange Mountain Goat
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 20, 2009

    I have 23 motorcycles ranging from Bultaco's to BMW's, dirt to touring. I now have 88.5 hrs on my 2008 xcwe 300, 122 hrs.on a 2007 exc 450, 75 hrs on a 2009 xcw 200. All bikes have had a good routine maint. and yet to have a failure. I installed a Rekluse, bark busters, hi-lo ignition switch and ...

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  • dont buy on
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 18, 2008

    I have bought my last KTM. I purchased a 2008 300 XCW E. I have 7 bikes and take excellent care of all of them. This bike has maybe 40 hours on it and has had a catastrophic engine failure. For the $$ spent on this bike very dissatisfied. At KTM dealer now, don't know how much yet :( to fix. Used ...

    Also front brake is horrible. Have to bleed every ride. Dealer says very common problem and just deal with it.

    Have 2002 Honda CR 2 stroke. Still going strong not even a top end. Guess i'll have to keep kick starting

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