Originally posted by PTCruiser
Full-on desert racers usually prefer the MXC becuase the closer ratio tranny keeps 'em in the meat of the powerband more when they're in deep sand. For the casual rider I think the EXC tranny is better-more top end and less shifting......
Originally posted by Strick
Now I've got to say more:
The EXC & MXC tranny's vary based on bike size. The 250-380 have the same 1st & 2nd gears. The MXC in these models close up 3-5. The 200 is different I have NO idea about the rfs, but if I were to guess I would say 1 & 2 are the same in those as well.
In Nevada desert racing, the truly fast KTM riders (not me) ride the MXC (mostly). Not all of them!
Fast Frank - I have a '99 300MXC. I thought the forks and fork springs were the same on both bikes. Let's compare. The manual does have a dual listed part number for the forks. E-mail me the part number on the top cap of your exc's forks and I will e-mail you mine, when I get home tonight. We'll see if the are different.
Firecracker - why would you take off the aluminum kickstand that weighs probably all of 1 lb.? Do you ride MX that often?
Just couldn't resist adding a little more to the conversation. Once again you can't go wrong with either model. The perfect model would be an MXC with a 6th gear, IMO.
Originally posted by DanS
If you are looking at a new bike the suspension componets and settings are the same between MXC and EXC. The SX is the one that is different. I have an EXC and have spent some time in the desert. It does just fine. Goes faster than I want to even in deep sand. The versitility of the EXC is what I really like. I can ride single track in the forest and then ride down to the desert and go WFO. I don't think either one would be a bad choice. See if you can try each before you decide.
Originally posted by EM rider
If I choose the 300, what class will I have to ride in if I do any desert racing (D-37). I'm 36 and still have a lot to learn. Thanks.
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