The 2025 KTM 300 XC casts a pretty imposing shadow. Not only does it feature a legendary 2-stroke depth charger at its core, but it now also boasts refined suspension settings, a reworked frame, and one of the leading power-to-weight ratios in the open class. When hare scrambles and offroad racing were conceived, the KTM 300 XC was the poster child.

Maximum power at the least possible weight, amplified by low maintenance costs and smooth, linear power delivery – the 2024 KTM 300 XC is set to take the Open category back to school. An all-new closed cartridge spring fork and cross-country specific suspension settings hand it the trophy in the handling stakes, while massive power from an engine weighing only 52.6 lb sets the benchmark when it comes to power to weight ratios. Could the 2024 KTM 300 XC be the new Open Class president?

At the sharp end of the cross-country performance stakes, you’ll find the 2025 KTM 250 XC. Not only does it boast one of the most potent powerplants around, it now gets upgraded suspension, a reworked chassis, and a new airbox for improved airflow. In simple terms, the 2025 KTM 250 XC is ready to extend its legendary status in the cross-country paddock.

For decades, the 250 cc 2-stroke cross country class has been at the forefront of pure unadulterated performance. It is epitomized by sweet-smelling 2-Stroke smoke, top-end powerbands and rocketship-like acceleration. The 2024 KTM 250 XC continues that trend thanks to a container-load of cutting-edge advancements across the board, like an all-new closed cartridge spring fork and cross country specific suspension settings, steps this 2-Stroke legend up, and even further out of reach of the competition.

Two years of hard-charging R&D have gone into the making of the 2025 KTM 125 XC. That’s right, we meant Racing and Development. A reworked, lighter frame, updated engine mounts, and a new durable chain glide – to name a few – make the 2025 KTM 125 XC the leader in the 2-Stroke GNCC screamer class.

Nothing beats the topend scream of a 125 cc 2-stroke machine being ridden to the limit – and the 2024 KTM 125 XC is happy to oblige. Not only has the smallest caliber bullet in the XC range been given a fuel-injected revival, but the entire motorcycle also benefits from class-leading developments at every end. A closed cartridge fork, cross country specific suspension settings, along with big torque, smart tech and most importantly, bucket-loads of ‘Braaaap!’ make the KTM 125 XC is the leader in 2-Stroke cross country innovation for the modern era.