DIRT NEWS

HARDENDURO for 2025 with the limited edition 300 taking inspiration from races bearing its name and stands as a testament to conquering the toughest enduro competitions worldwide . Since its launch in 2024 , the KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO has become the premier model in the KTM Enduro lineup , achieving the top position in the 2025 range . Having already clinched victories in the first two rounds of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship and achieved three consecutive wins at the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo with Manuel Lettenbichler at the helm , the KTM 300 EXC stands as a formidable competitor . Through his and other pro-racer feedback , the 2025 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO is engineered to provide the ultimate Enduro package . The new standout technical feature of the 48mm WP XACT closed-cartridge spring fork on the 2025 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO is the innovative adjustment of the base valve preload . Adjusting the spring preload on the base valve is significant , offering a broader range of adjustments . The base valve preload adjusters enable seamless , on-the-fly adjustments by hand , with a total travel distance of 4mm — a minor change but with substantial effects . For the rider , this translates to quick and effortless fork setup modifications ; increasing preload for improved stability on fast enduro tracks or decreasing it for enhanced comfort in technical riverbeds . This adjustment impacts almost the entire stroke of the fork , and now it translates to full adjustable suspension , both front and rear . Additionally , upgrades have been made to the rear shock settings , chain glider , and fuel tank roll . As the name suggests , the HARDENDURO is built to tackle the toughest events and terrain , featuring a collection of select and purposeful options over the standard KTM 300 EXC . These include various protection parts , along with several signature HARDENDEURO-specific parts . Set to roll off the Mattighofen production line , the new 2025 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO will be available in limited quantities at authorised KTM dealers in Australia and New Zealand from October 2024 onwards .

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