Nice! I ordered a rear spring from you guys for my 2018 300 Thursday before Labor Day. I did a little research and immediately remembered the last time I installed only a rear spring on a bike and what that did to the front end and that Saturday ordered front springs. I’ve been working a lot so I haven’t had time to install but it’s coming.

I still have a 2010 450XCW. Bought it brand new and it has been the best Bike I've ever owned. Its a bit heavy in the tight single track but amazing in Central Oregon. The thing I really like about the Big bore KTM's is they are very easy to ride if you just use the motor the way its designed to be ridden.

Thanks for the video. I heard this bike was going to be the EXC without the lights and mirrors. GET ECU (with the Slaven's Mule magic), FMF muffler with the quiet insert and a free flow TwinAir filter and it would be a fun bike! Does this bike have the reed valve in the intake?

Thanks for the vid. I don't think we get the xw-f model here in Australia. Our exc-f model doesn't have that mesh in the pipe or the O2 sensor. They don't run crazy lean either. I'm still waiting for my 24 six days 500 exc-f so hopefully it's not far away.

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

The Enviromental Protection Agency has screwed up our bikes. Good old unwanted government oversight.

Mine flamed out and threw me down resulting in me breaking my knee. Needless to say the flameout issue got fixed and while I was recovering I set up the suspension specifically for my weight. Magically the stock tires fell off also.

Thanks for the review, Jeff. I'm looking forward to what else you end up doing with this bike on the engine performance portion. What's your suggestion for removing the EPA crap from the drive side? Is it ok to just unplug and remove those sensors and call it good or is something else needed so it doesn't fault out?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Hello: A de-smog kit comes with the bike. I'm working on de-smog videos now. Stay tuned.

@phill4345

9 ай бұрын

Rumor has it if you change the exhaust it will no longer let the headlight/brake light work to ensure there are no mods that would make it illegal in California

Please update us with your findings on the new mapping , would love to see the full potential off the 511cc engine

@slaverace1

6 ай бұрын

Hello: The Vortex ECU made a dramatic improvement to my `24 500. Check out this video >>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/n591s8OThbGeddI.htmlsi=baL4ZfLqjQ3QF_dL

Thanks for sharing. Please do a "how to" of the changes that you do so we can learn how to change the stuff that's worth changing to make the bike a better bike to ride. Thanks in advance. Kind regards.

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Will do!

What gearing would you put if you used this as a trail bike? I’m picking up a 350XW-F next week.

@slaverace1

Ай бұрын

13/50 is common trail gearing for that model.

can you please make a video on how to remove the exhaust plug and the other epa crap thing next of fuel line?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Hello: Already made that video a long time ago. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXmVttGBlqbHn8o.htmlsi=NlGJqMU7ygHwSUH7

If you didn't have to mortgage the house....

@madman432000

9 ай бұрын

How much are they now?

@fattie2550

9 ай бұрын

@@madman432000 !2,150.00 MSRP

@That5.7Guy

8 ай бұрын

@@madman432000like 15k

@ADyess086

6 ай бұрын

Xc-f just more off-road legal. Corked up

@jamesmcclure3502

5 ай бұрын

13k.

Is this model EPA - street title compliant ? Is 8th digit in vin # a 3 ?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Hello: The eighth digit is not a 3. Titled mine with no issue.

Glad you like it, but it's interesting to note that the only factory offroad rider willing to run the production frame is garcia. I rode one today and you can tell the forks are good but the frame is terrible. I expect to see a revised frame next year.

@TheFcuddy

9 ай бұрын

They said that about the SX's since Factory KTM struggled to setup the factory edition 22.5 models for AMA SX/MX, no change to production on those bikes. I would bet there is no change to the enduro chassis until the next Gen comes out in 2028.

Is that version street legal like the other one with the mirrors?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

It is in Colorado. Don't know about other states.

For the short-assed riders out there that MUST get the suspension shortened, do the new forks and shock present any problems.?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

No.

I like the part when he rides it 😂

What’s your favorite rear tire?

@slaverace1

2 ай бұрын

Hello: My current go-to tire is the Dunlop AT81EX slavensracing.com/shop/at81ex-110-100-18-gummy-rear-tire-dunlop/ but I have several tires I'm currently testing.

is there a solution for the gas not getting picked up in lower left part of gas tank?

@slaverace1

2 ай бұрын

Hello: You didn't give much info to work with. I'll assume you are referring to `24 models. For most riders the new pump location has not been an issue. For those riding smooth dirt/paved roads, some fuel will not pick up. Several companies are working on solutions.

Do you make a smog delete kit for this bike yet?

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Hello A delete kit comes with the ‘24 models.

@davidgrunklee8407

3 ай бұрын

​@@slaverace1with the exc's as well?

Did they improve/change the engine counterbalance from the last 500 that would walk itself across the floor on the sidestand? I realize its still a big bore thumper, but my 12 is a lot smoother than my friends 20...

@slaverace1

7 ай бұрын

Hello: The `24 500 is very smooth.

The 450 with no emissions is where it's at. Couldn't recommend it more.

@ADyess086

6 ай бұрын

The xcf?

That's why you get the 450w...no epa crap and perfect mapping.

@bevinjohnson1003

9 ай бұрын

The w does have the epa crap and lean mapping. This is the w bike in the video.

@davidgrunklee8407

9 ай бұрын

@bevinjohnson1003 wrong. The 450xc-w does NOT have it...only the 350 and 500

@slidewide1999

9 ай бұрын

Wrong again. The 450xcfw is a California green sticker bike, and it is choked up compared to an unrestricted bike like an xcf because of it.

@motominded5275

9 ай бұрын

​@slidewide1999 it's not green sticker, 450 XCFW is red sticker bike.

yeah right, every years is the best ever made model and then problems starts after a while. How can you tell anything about completely new bike after few rides anyway. New engine, new frame? means new problems. I stick with 2023 models for now.

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Wonderful: What a joy you are. Thank you for your insightful comment. The engine came out a year ago, as stated in the video, and has been well tested and proven reliable. I have the same frame and rolling chassis on my '24 300 and it has NO issues. I've put many miles on it since the video was made and it is excellent. Regards, JS

Uncle, is the recommended height 170 cm??🤔🤔

@slaverace1

5 ай бұрын

Hello: What are you referring to?

@RaymondWiryajaya-dk1fl

5 ай бұрын

@@slaverace1 What does this mean, is a height of 170 cm suitable for riding a KTM 500 XW F?

New ECU to tame it? Is it similar to the flame-out issues with the CRF 450LR? Next purchase GET ECU, lol

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

GET does not have an ECU yet but Vortex will have it out in a few days. Available at Slavens Racing, slavensracing.com/shop/vortex-10-map-ecu-ktm-vortex/

gutted for my usa brothers and sisters, UK version is a beast from the factory

@jayinla228

8 ай бұрын

Gutted how?

At the price they ask for these bikes, it should be a bike you buy and there’s “Nothing” you need to or would want to do to it 🧐

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

They can be ridden as is. They are a production machine, not a custom machine. My dad told me if you can’t afford gas you don’t need a car. Same applies here.

Nice bike. $19,300 in Australia, ridiculous.

@slaverace1

4 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s a bit much. They are $12,500 USD.

@Dieselpower24

4 ай бұрын

@@slaverace1 yeah they are a bit much here, it does work out though, 12,500 usd is about 18,900 aud

get the 890r instead and add the wp pro suspension and be done

@slaverace1

7 ай бұрын

I’ve owned several KTM ADV models. They are basically street bikes that are ok for dirt roads and pigs on anything technical. I prefer the 500.

@brettbssr

7 ай бұрын

The 890r was a game changing ktm adventure bike for me. Try one if you haven’t already.

The XWF is an XCF-W but it meets California emissions. A watered down XC-W for the soy boys in Cali

@nicholasshorts9609

8 ай бұрын

you act like we have a choice chief lol it's lame af

Really? So you really want to see a senior citizen ride a trail, that’s going to make you happy or you just have nothing better to do than slam people?

First ride , doesn't ride it...

My. Main reasons for watching was to see if you could explain some differences but when you start off by saying you really don't care..... Not a very good front man for Slavens racing. I'll find somebody else's page who can explain it.

@slaverace1

2 ай бұрын

Hello Kirk: This is not the sugar coated channel, I tell it how it is with no smoke blown up your butt. The video is about the XW-F, not the EXC or comparing the two which can be done at www.ktm.com. If you are offended by my "I really don't care" comment, I suggest you watch one of the snowflake, feel good channels because I'm sure my honesty and integrity will offend you in the future. Warm regards, JS

Can you AMERICANS explain something to me. You are always chanhing those handguards on stock ktms to your barkbusters etc. How come most of the finnish enduro riders(Who are known to be best enduro riders around the world) rides with stock handguards? Jesus christ this bike your build up of your bikes is absolutely hilarious with those "must have" upgrages your doing to them...

@slaverace1

2 ай бұрын

Hello Tikki Dude: No idea why Finnish riders do what they do, but us "Americans" prefer to protect our hands and our equipment (grips, levers, throttle, etc.) . Personally, I don't like riding "one-size-fits-all" production motorcycles, so I modify them with "hilarious must-have upgrades" to fit my height, weight, type of terrain ridden and to match my skill level. Since you prefer mediocrity, enjoy your stocker. Regards, JS

"I don't care, I don't ride EXC's" 🙄

First Ride? You didn't ride it. Kinda lame title 😔

@slaverace1

9 ай бұрын

I most certainly did ride it. I was on the trail when I made the video. There is something lame in this conversation and it’s not the title.

@KTMGUNNER

9 ай бұрын

You're talking shit. You didn't ride it IN the video. 👏 Click bait shit.

@Jrod_FPV

9 ай бұрын

Gunner, you're not alone. I too was expecting a ride video based on the title. Still a good informative video, just doesn't match the title IMO.