By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Enduro
KTM 250 EXC TPI Sixdays (MY2018) vs 300 EXC TPI Sixdays (MY2018)
KTM 250 EXC TPI Sixdays vs 300 EXC TPI Sixdays: which one belongs in your truck bed?
You'll roll the throttle on the KTM 250 EXC TPI Sixdays in tight woods, and its two-stroke pulls clean without the usual stutter. The same twist on the KTM 300 EXC TPI Sixdays hauls the bike up a technical climb on deep torque. Its drive keeps building and doesn't spike.
What makes each one tick
250 EXC TPI Sixdays
Through a rock garden, the 250 EXC TPI Sixdays puts its front tire exactly where you've pointed the bar. It snaps from boulder to boulder.
300 EXC TPI Sixdays
From a cold dawn at altitude to a hot afternoon down low, the 300 EXC TPI Sixdays runs the same on its fuel injection. Low in the revs, the stock map can run lean and hesitant, and it's common to fit an ECU tune or tweak the idle screw. A squeeze of the brake lever works the stock Brembo front, which doesn't need an upgrade to stop the bike. The injection does its own jetting.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 300 EXC TPI Sixdays makes more peak power: 55 hp (40 kW) vs 46 hp (34 kW).
- The 300 EXC TPI Sixdays makes more peak torque: 34 lb-ft (46 Nm) vs 23 lb-ft (31 Nm).
- The 300 EXC TPI Sixdays has the larger engine: 293 cc vs 249 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Call it even on the dirt, twisty roads, running costs, and a first bike. Choose on fit, price and the one that makes you grin.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
250 EXC TPI Sixdays
What owners say
Strengths
- Lightweight, agile handling
- Revolutionary TPI smoothness
300 EXC TPI Sixdays
What owners say
Strengths
- Race-ready premium components
Trade-offs
- Requires aftermarket tuning for optimal throttle response
Known problems to check before you buy
250 EXC TPI Sixdays
- Potential oil starvation with TPI system Some owners have reported concerns about insufficient oil delivery, particularly under high-load or muddy conditions. This may be related to oil pump mapping or routing.
- Faulty crankcase pressure sensor A known issue with the TPI system: the crankcase pressure sensor can fail, causing poor running.
300 EXC TPI Sixdays
- Potential oil starvation from injection system Some owners have reported that the TPI oil pump does not deliver sufficient oil at high engine speeds or under heavy load, potentially leading to engine wear.
What they share
- Seat height
- 37.8 in (960 mm)
- Engine
- Single-cylinder
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 260 mm
- Front tire
- 90/90-21
- Rear tire
- 140/80-18
- Wheelbase
- 58.3 in (1482 mm)
- Front travel
- 11.8 in (300 mm)
- Rear travel
- 12.2 in (310 mm)
Where the spec sheets split
| 250 EXC TPI Sixdays | 300 EXC TPI Sixdays | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 234 lb (106 kg) | 235 lb (106 kg) |
| 250 EXC TPI Sixdays | 300 EXC TPI Sixdays | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc | 293 cc |
| Power | 46 hp (34 kW) | 55 hp (40 kW) |
| Torque | 23 lb-ft (31 Nm) | 34 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| 250 EXC TPI Sixdays | 300 EXC TPI Sixdays | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9 L) | 2.5 US gal (9.5 L) |
| 250 EXC TPI Sixdays | 300 EXC TPI Sixdays | |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 14.0 in (355 mm) | 14.6 in (370 mm) |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
