2020 K TM 350 EXC-F VS. 350 XCF -W
COMPARISON
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As the trail gets more technical, subtle advan-
tages rise to the top in the XCF-W's favor. The EXC
has a slightly higher tendency to stall at ultra-low
rpm and rapid throttle movements. The lean fuel
mapping and sloppy throttle whacking are mostly to
blame. With a little focus and attention, the stall can
easily be mitigated out of the EXC for the tightest
terrain and slowest speeds.
Since the EXC's powerplant is muffled, it manu-
factures amazing traction and low-rpm grunt that is
right at home in technical riding. Still, the XCF-W
has this performance amplified and is less reluc-
tant to stall when we get sloppy with the throttle.
Both bikes pull gears well, and the 350 base is as
robust as a trail climber. It doesn't make massive
off-bottom power, so it translates into highly control-
lable fun.
In more open desert terrain and faster trails, the
XCF-W gets to the shifts sooner than the EXC and
enjoys the 350 engine's penchant for surging out
