KTM 300 EXC vs Beta RR 300
KTM 300 EXC vs Beta RR 300 for hard enduro: fuel injection vs carburettor, oil injection on both, and Beta's fork, shock and map options.
Quick answer
The KTM 300 EXC is fuel-injected. The Beta RR 300 uses a Keihin PWK 36 carburettor. Both meter oil with a pump, so neither needs premix.
Who wins for which rider
Rider-need verdicts. The right pick depends on what you actually ride and how you ride it.
Altitude and weather
KTM 300 EXC
The ECU corrects the fuelling from its sensors. A carburettor needs re-jetting. TBI vs carb guide
Trailside fuel repairs
Beta RR 300
A carburettor can be cleaned and adjusted with hand tools. Injection depends on the ECU, sensors and fuel pump.
Tip-overs
KTM 300 EXC
No float bowl to flood, so it restarts quicker.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | KTM 300 EXC | Beta RR 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | Beta |
| Displacement (cc) | 293.15 | 292.6 |
| Engine | 2-stroke | 2-stroke |
| Power (HP) | Not published | Not published |
| Torque (Nm) | Not published | Not published |
| Weight (kg) | 104.4 (without fuel) | 103.5 (dry) |
| Seat height (mm) | 963 | 930 |
| Fuel capacity (L) | 9 | 9.5 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Start type | Electric | Electric starter |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm | Hydraulic USD fork with ø 48 mm shaft |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS | Monoshock with progressive compound lever |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above the exhaust port |
| Front brake | Disc brake | Wave disc ø260 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc brake | Wave disc ø240 mm, single-piston floating caliper |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Wet multi-disc clutch |
| Price | £10,249 (UK list price, inc VAT, delivery to dealer and PDI) | $10,990 (US list price, plus $595 destination) |
KTM 300 EXC sources:
- power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: KTM 300 EXC 2027 technical specifications, KTM, checked 2026-10-16. KTM publishes no power or torque figure, and no brake disc sizes. The 300 EXC is not sold in the US, so the price is the UK one.
- price, all other specs: KTM 300 EXC 2027, KTM UK, checked 2026-10-16. Start type from the same page: "fitted with a proven and reliable electric start system". The same page describes the WP XACT fork, the WP XPLOR PDS shock, the optional map switch and the one-piece fuel pump and filter.
- all other specs: Owner's manual 2027: 250 XC-W, 300 EXC, 300 EXC Six Days, 300 EXC Hardenduro, 300 XC-W (item 3240387en), KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, checked 2026-10-16. Oil injection: "Do not refuel using pre-mixed fuel." (p. 52). Static sag 38 mm (p. 60).
Beta RR 300 sources:
- power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: RR X-Pro 2T 300 MY27, Beta Motor, checked 2026-10-16. Beta publishes no power or torque figure. Specs are for the X-Pro, the standard RR 300 for 2027; the RR Race 300 has KYB suspension and a 950 mm seat.
- price: 2027 RR X-Pro 300, Beta USA, checked 2026-10-16.
What each bike is really like
KTM 300 EXC
Full specs →KTM puts the fuel pump and filter in one piece, with easy filter access.
Beta RR 300
Full specs →Beta says the MY27 SHC fork has a new calibration for comfort and control early in its travel.
Setup notes
- Beta's switch selects Standard and Soft maps, which Beta says optimise traction on slippery surfaces.
Setup and skills
Bike choice is only half the story. Gearing, tires, suspension setup, and clutch control change the bike more than most riders expect.
Common questions
Does the Beta RR 300 have oil injection?
Yes. The 2027 RR 300, sold as the RR X-Pro 300, has an electric oil pump.
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