KTM XC 300 vs KTM 300 EXC (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 300KTM 300 EXC
Model year20262024
Price$11,849
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight101 kg105 kg
Seat height954 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64M1.60-21 / 2.15-19

KTM XC 300 vs KTM 300 EXC — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 300 and the KTM 300 EXC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 300 brings its published horsepower in a 101 kg package, while the KTM 300 EXC counters with its own power figure at 105 kg.

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: