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Italy's Fantic has updated its enduro model, the XE300, for the 2027 model year. The update reflects the brand's steadily growing presence in the North American dirt bike market, where KTM and Husqvarna have traditionally dominated.
In the world of competition, the completeness of one machine matters more than the size of its name. I never underestimate an independent like Fantic steadily grinding away at refinements. If improvements to the XE300 translate into lap time, that's your answer. It's exactly the brands sharpening their claws in the shadow of the giants that pull off the upsets.
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What kind of brand is Fantic? Haven't heard of them much.
It's an old established Italian off-road brand, strong in enduro and trials.
Would like to know more specifically what's actually changed with the 2027 model.
Italian-made off-road bikes have a distinct riding feel, makes sense they've got a loyal fanbase.
North America's basically KTM and Husqvarna territory, funny to see Fantic muscling in there.
Fantic's enduro bikes keep getting properly refined every year, gotta respect that.
