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FIRST LOOK
2019 K TM XC-W T WO-STROKES
Two-Strokes
T
he 2019 XC-W two-stroke
enduro line from KTM sees
few changes for the 2019
model year, but at least we are
going to get the fuel-injected 300
TPI now. Last year, only the 250
XC-W TPI was available in the
U.S., but the injected 300 joins
the party for 2019. KTM will no
longer offer the carbureted ver-
sions of the 250 or 300.
The third (and last) model in the
XC-W two-stroke line is the carbu-
reted 150 XC-W.
All three models get revised
fork settings. They are a little
stiffer to ride higher in the stroke
and to help prevent bottoming.
The shock's main piston has
also been tuned for improved per-
formance and better resistance to
bottoming.
There is a new seat cover for
improved grip and comfort.
The 150 XC-W takes on a few
important changes of its own.
It gets a new cylinder with a
2019 KTM 300 XC-W TPI
KTM XC-W
2019
