KTM has upgraded its line-up of enduro two-stroke
bikes for 2019, with updates to the engine, transmission and suspension. Last
year, KTM's two-stroke enduro range of motorcycles were introduced with fuel
injection and for 2019, the range gets even better, across the 2019 EXC-F and
XC-W enduro models.
The changes include updates to the suspension, battery,
seat cover and appearance for 2019. The KTM 150 XC-W has the most number of
updates, including a new cylinder that comes with a new power valve designed to
increase high rpm performance, as well as a machined exhaust port. The 150 XC-W
also gets an updated six-speed transmission for better shifting and increased
reliability.
Every 2019 model EXC-F and XC-W has a slightly
stiffer setting in the WP XPlor 48 fork that is designed to keep the front end
higher and decrease the chances of bottoming out. Out back, the WP XPlor PDS
shock has an updated main piston and revised settings for better damping
characteristics. The bikes also come with a new 2 AMP lithium ion starter
battery, and other updates include a new seat cover with foam padded stripes,
new graphics, and the frame colour is now orange instead of black.
KTM introduced the transfer port injected (TPI)
two-strokes last year and both the 250 XC-W TPI and 300 XC-W TPI remain largely
unchanged for 2019 except for the suspension, battery and seat cover changes.
Both TPI bikes feature an optional map switch that allows for the selection of
an alternate map that provides a smoother power delivery.
