| Attribute | KTM 300 XC-W 2012 × | Sherco 300 ST-R × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2019 |
| Make | KTM | Sherco |
| Model | KTM 300 XC-W | Sherco 300 ST-R |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Reed intake and exhaust control. New V-Force reed valve block. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 293 | 303.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 84.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 54.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Primary transmission 26:72. Secondary ratio 13:50. 5/8 x 1/4 | - |
| Clutch | Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated | - |
| Lubrication system | Mixture oil 1:60 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA | WP Xplor fork |
| Rear suspension | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC | WP Monoshock progressive rear suspension with aluminum control rods, adjustable for high and low speed compression and spring pre-load. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Brembo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Brembo |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing | - |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | - |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-18 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 335 | 330 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,482 | 1,480 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 102 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 960 | 950 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 355 | 355 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.5 | - |