![]() If you want brute power, choose the 500 EXC-F as it offers superb balance throughout the rev range and upwards of 34 hp. It delivers a broad torque curve that just delivers. The KTM 350 EXC-F's fuel-injected DOHC engine offers the best power-to-weight ratio on the market (KTM claim). The PDS shock now boasts a new O-ring that is less prone to deformation, wear, and fading, while new settings offer better bottoming out resistance. The XPLOR forks come with reduced friction thanks to updated outer tubes, a polished spring for less pollution of the oil, and a reworked upper cartridge screw connection to enhance rebound damping. The WP Xplor 48mm fork’s tubes get a new oil bypass and damping changes. The main improvement looks to come with the WP suspension. The 2022 model doesn’t change much from last year. I honestly feel like it is the one I would be choosing out of the KTM lineup. Known for fantastic 450 like power, and 250 like handling, I am choosing it for this list over the 500 EXC-F. ![]() The KTM 350 four-stroke has been the most popular in their enduro lineup. At just 254 lbs wet, and with an excellent KYB suspension, tossing this bike into corners, will certainly make you grin like a maniac. Seat height is 37.6 inches, something to note for shorter riders, although due to this bike not being street legal it may be less of a factor. The harder you push this bike the more it rewards that aggression. The frame, clutch, and brakes all get tweaked, which adds up to the 2023 model being the best version of the WR250F yet. Not by much, but early riders have commented that it is noticeable. The cylinder head gets some rework, and ups the power from bottom to top. I am being a bit facetious about that, but much of this bike comes right from the motocross sibling. This makes sense with so much of this bike being straight up a YZ250F race bike with a headlight added. Yamaha has been making constant progressive improvements to the WR250F, and it is almost more race bike than enduro. This is the machine for those who are all about, light is right.
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