KTM 300 XC Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 300 XC motorcycle specifications include a 293 cc (17.88 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 104 kg (229.3 lb).

Key specifications

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023Model years
293 ccDisplacement
104 kgDry weight
992 mmSeat height
7.5 LFuel tank
1,495 mmWheelbase
385 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122013201420152023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
2023293.2 cc (17.89 cu in)
Dry weight
20142015103.9 kg (229.1 lb)
2023100.1 kg (220.7 lb)
Final drive
2013201514:50
Frame
2023Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Front brakes
2013Single disc
2023Single disc
Front suspension
2023WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Front tire
20231.6-21
Fuel system
2013Injection
2014Carburettor. Keihin
20152023Injection
Rear brakes
2013Single disc
2023Single disc
Rear suspension
2023WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Rear tire
20232.15-19
Wheelbase
20231,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Clutch
2013Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
20142015Multidisc clutch DDS in oil bath/hydraulically activated
2023Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front wheel travel
2013292 mm (11.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
2013201510.00 L (2.64 US gal)
20238.50 L (2.25 US gal)
Ground clearance
2023354 mm (13.9 inches)
Ignition
20132015Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
2023Continental EMS
Lubrication
20132015Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Rear wheel travel
2013335 mm (13.2 inches)
2023310 mm (12.2 inches)
Seat height
2023954 mm (37.6 inches)
Starter
2023Electric

How the KTM 300 XC compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement293 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 34% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 42nd percentile across KTM models.

Seat height992 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 11% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity7.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 29% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,495 mm
This bike

1,495

KTM avg

1,436

4% above average.

Seat height992 mm
This bike

992

KTM avg

895

11% above average.

Ground clearance385 mm
This bike

385

KTM avg

304

27% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 293 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,495 mmSeat 992 mmClearance 385 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 100/90-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 100/90-19
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 293 cc (17.88 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.0 x 72 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:60

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Front suspension WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Rear suspension WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 317 mm (12.5 inches)
Rake 26.5°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakes Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 100/90-19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 104 kg (229.3 lb)
Seat height 992 mm (39.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Ground clearance 385 mm (15.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.50 L (1.98 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/black/white

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.