KTM 300 XC vs KTM 300 XC-W (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 300 XCstacks up against the KTM 300 XC-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 300 XCKTM 300 XC-W
Model year20232023
Price$11,099$11,099
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight100 kg103 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.6-21 / 2.15-19 1.60-21 / 2.15-19

KTM 300 XC vs KTM 300 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 300 XC and the KTM 300 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 300 XC brings its published horsepower in a 100 kg package, while the KTM 300 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the KTM 300 XC-W has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: