Why the KTM 250 EXC 2001 Still Rips

Finding a clean KTM 250 EXC 2001 these days feels like uncovering a piece of dirt bike history that's still more than capable of keeping up with the new stuff on the trail. Back then, KTM wasn't the dominant "Ready to Race" giant it is today; it was more of a gritty underdog making serious waves in the off-road world. The 2001 model year was a bit of a sweet spot. It was right when KTM started refining their designs, moving away from the slightly quirky 90s vibes and into the sleek, high-performance era that eventually took over the woods. ...

March 1, 2026 · 7 min · Caren Florent