2021 KTM 350XCF Kailub Russell Edition: First Ride!

'21 KTM 350XCF Kailub Russell Edition first ride! Just picked up a new KTM 350 Kailub Russell Edition (thanks Five Star Powersports!). Looks so cool! This bike has some special parts upgrades including a quick fill fuel tank with more capacity, FMF 4.1 Ti muffler with SA, KTM Factory triple clamps, KTM Factory wheels, Sella Della Valla seat, and more (see KTM link below for details).

Just an easy break in ride in the cold (38F) and rainy mountains. This bike is basically a '21 KTM 350XCF so it is a versatile do it all off road 4-stroke dirt bike. The '21 model year updates to the AER fork and rear shock/linkage result in a more friction free feel (especially at the top of the stroke) that is noticeable right off the showroom floor. This helps give the bike a more plush and planted overall feel. The AER fork is very tunable with pressure and clicker adjustments. The engine is quick revving, powerful, and loves to rev. This engine makes power over a broad range of RPM and works surprisingly well even at low RPM though a Rekluse auto clutch and radiator fan are good options for tight and technical single track. The clutch pull effort is light at the Brembo clutch lever. The Brembo brakes are strong. Dunlop AT81 tires have a compliant carcass and work over a broad range of conditions though I still prefer a Dunlop MX3S front tire. The 6-speed transmission offers a nice range of gears.

If you ride a variety of off road riding including GP's, light moto, or trails the KTM 350XCF (base model or Kailub Russell Edition) is a great do-it-all off road bike. In my book 350's are perhaps the best overall combination of power/weight/handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike.

My first ride summary of the 2021 Husky FX350...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhI5bFk-1aQ&t=2s

2021 KTM 350XCF Kailub Russell model details...
https://www.ktm.com/en-us/models/enduro/4-stroke/ktm-350-xc-f-kailubrussell2021.html