KTM 300 EXC vs GASGAS EC 300
How the KTM 300 EXC and GASGAS EC 300 differ for hard enduro: the fork and shock at each end, and how each fork adjusts.
Quick answer
The suspension differs at both ends. KTM fits a WP XACT closed-cartridge fork and a WP XPLOR shock with PDS. GASGAS fits a WP XPLOR open-cartridge fork and a WP XACT shock on a linkage.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | KTM 300 EXC | GASGAS EC 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | GASGAS |
| Displacement (cc) | 293.15 | 293.15 |
| Engine | 2-stroke | 2-stroke |
| Power (HP) | Not published | Not published |
| Torque (Nm) | Not published | Not published |
| Weight, without fuel (kg) | 104.4 | 107.6 |
| Seat height (mm) | 963 | 956 |
| Fuel capacity (L) | 9 | 9 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Start type | Electric | Electric starter |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Front brake | Disc brake | 260 mm disc brake |
| Rear brake | Disc brake | 220 mm disc brake |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | DDS wet multi-disc clutch, Braktec hydraulics |
| Price | £10,249 (UK list price, inc VAT, delivery to dealer and PDI) | $11,149 (US list price, plus $690 freight) |
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).
GASGAS EC 300 sources:
- price, power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: EC 300 2027, GASGAS USA, checked 2026-10-16. GASGAS publishes no power or torque figure.
What each bike is really like
KTM 300 EXC
Full specs →KTM puts the fork's hand-adjustable clickers on the top cap and the bottom of the fork shoe.
GASGAS EC 300
Full specs →GASGAS puts compression on the left fork leg and rebound on the right, both adjusted by hand.
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
Is the GASGAS EC 300 the same as the KTM 300 EXC?
No. Both use a Keihin 39 mm throttle body, but the fork, shock and rear layout differ, and so do the clutch hydraulics: Brembo on the KTM, Braktec on the GASGAS.
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