KTM 300 EXC vs Sherco 300 SE Factory
KTM 300 EXC vs Sherco 300 SE Factory: injection and an oil pump against a carburettor and premix.
Quick answer
The KTM 300 EXC is fuel-injected and pumps its own oil. The Sherco 300 SE Factory runs a Keihin PWK 36 carburettor on premix.
Who wins for which rider
Rider-need verdicts. The right pick depends on what you actually ride and how you ride it.
No premixing
KTM 300 EXC
You fill the tank with plain fuel, as KTM's manual requires. The pump meters oil by load and rpm instead of at a fixed premix ratio. TBI vs carb guide
Fewer electronic parts
Sherco 300 SE Factory
No fuel pump, injector or oil pump.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | KTM 300 EXC | Sherco 300 SE Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | Sherco |
| Displacement (cc) | 293.15 | 293.2 |
| Engine | 2-stroke | 2-stroke |
| Power (HP) | Not published | Not published |
| Torque (Nm) | Not published | Not published |
| Weight (kg) | 104.4 (without fuel) | Not published |
| Seat height (mm) | 963 | 950 |
| Fuel capacity (L) | 9 | 10 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Start type | Electric | Electric starter |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm | KYB 48 mm Ø fork - 300 mm stroke - closed cartridge technology |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS | KYB 50 Ø18 mm shock absorber - 330 mm rear wheel travel |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Semi-perimeter high-strength chrome-molybdenum steel |
| Front brake | Disc brake | Hydraulic Brembo, 260 mm Ø disc |
| Rear brake | Disc brake | Hydraulic Brembo, 220 mm Ø disc |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Brembo hydraulic control, multi-disc in oil bath |
| Price | £10,249 (UK list price, inc VAT, delivery to dealer and PDI) | $12,390 (US list price, plus $650 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).
Sherco 300 SE Factory sources:
- power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: 300 SE Factory 2027, Sherco, checked 2026-10-16. Sherco publishes no weight, power or torque figure.
- price: Pricing, Sherco USA, checked 2026-10-16. Listed as "SE 300" in the 2027 enduro range. The list does not name the Factory edition.
What each bike is really like
Sherco 300 SE Factory
Full specs →Setup notes
- Sherco specifies a 2% mix.
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.
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