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Cycle News 2023 Issue 21 May 31

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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FIRST LOOK I 2024 KTM "W" & EXC-F RANGE P72 also a new "hydro stop" in the last 68mm of stroke that "helps keep maximum compression in reserve when tackling extreme obstacles like steep drop-offs or jumps in special enduro stages." Total fork length has increased from 928mm (36.5 in) to 940mm (37 in), while the stroke has increased from 292mm (11.5 in) to 300mm (11.8 in). Rebound and compression can be adjusted by hand. The W's rear Xplor PDS shock has also been heavily updated, which includes rebound and compression hand adjustability. A newly developed, optional Map Select Switch finds its way onto both the two-stroke and 450 XCF-W and is designed for quick, easy operation. On the two-stroke XC-W range, the Map Select Switch allows riders to select between two engine maps, while on the 450 XCF-W, it has multi-functionality, being used to toggle between engine maps, Traction Control and Quickshifter options. The new KTM 250 and 300 XC-W two-strokes now have TBI fuel injection. Welcome the 350 and 500 XW-Fs. These bikes are 50-state emissions compliant (joining Honda's CRF450X) and come with spark arrestors.

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