by Dyrtmon » Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:40 am
I ended up with one of Nate's (Timber) 2013 300rr bikes last December and I have to admit that I like it much better than my KTM 300…NEVER thought any bike could be better. It was set up just about perfectly, I've made some tweaks here and there, such as a Rekluse and LHRB - The Lectron carb make for an almost electric smoothness that's unbelievable. Mileage is incredible, as I did an 83 mile ride recently and did not hit reserve on the 2.5 gallon tank. Last week I put my Scotts damper on her, did not feel that it was absolutley necessary, but wanted to raise the handlebars, so got the BRP sub mount and now the bars are where I really like em. Oh - Did I mention the flawless E start vs the flawful KTM E start….
The KTM has more low end hit, probably because I'm running the red power valve spring…Am going to swap it out for the yellow just to compare.
At first the more compact Beta cockpit seemed weird, but in technical terrain I've grown to love it as it does turn better than the KTM and is easier to throw around. I'm running a Sedona MX907 with Tubeliss at 5 lbs on the rear - IMO the perfect trials hybrid that hooks up nicely….Dunlop MX 32 on the front.
I made an Idaho trip last summer, one of the guys there had my identical bike, and like myself he was a total KTM (250) 2 stroke junkie….He said the Beta was a much better handler, I had a hard time believing that…until now!
I think the Beta 300s are really giving folks a viable alternative to the KTM 300 (still like those KTMs) which means the bar has been raised.
2013 300 RR
2009 KTM 300 XCW
2015 Husqvarna FE350