| MODEL | KTM 300 EXC ENDURO 2005 - 2006 |
| Year | 2005 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 297 cc / 18.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 17 kW / 23 hp @ 6120 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Kokusan digital 2K-3 |
| Induction | Keihin PWK36 S AG carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, Regina O-ring |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Central double cradle, CrMo4 |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down fork and shock, 295 mm / 11.6 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable WP-PDS mono-shock, 320 mm / 12.6 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 945 mm / 37.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1476 mm / 58.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 386 mm / 15.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 103 kg / 227 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 21, Michelin MP11 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 - 18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1.9 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 300 EXC of this period is presented as a tractable, dependable off-road two-stroke. Reviewers praised its smooth, responsive power, plush suspension and light weight compared with the 400 EXC, while criticising the five-speed gearbox and short fuel range. A comparison with the Gas Gas 300 is also covered in the excerpt.
