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2009 Christini KTM 300 XC Review

MotoUSA off-road contributor Chilly White got to sample Geoff Aaron's Endurocross bike, a 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC, and offered up his views on the All Wheel Drive motorcycle. Read the full story in our 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC Review.

The added traction of AWD helps Chilly power through loose sand on the 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC.

MotoUSA correspondent Chilly White got to sample Geoff Aaron's competition Edurocross bike, a KTM 300 XC equipped with Christini's AWD system.

Power to the front wheel only engages when needed and can manually be turned off via a handlebar-mounted lever.

After putting the 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC to the test, Chilly gave the system a hardy thumbs up.

Christini's done a pretty good job of integrating its AWD system unobtrusively.

An FMF pipe is one of the few mods on Geoff Aaron's 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC Endurocross bike.

2009 Christini KTM 300 XC Review

It's important to keep the front end on the ground when climbing. Loft it in the air and you'll lose all drive.

A good off-road bike wears its battle scars proudly.

Riders seeking to add the Christini system have to send their frame to the company or can purchase a completely new bike delivered to them ready to ride.

The custom Talon front hub contains helical gears connected to driveshafts that run down each fork leg.

Chilly tests the merits of the 2009 Christini KTM 300 XC.

Besides the Christini system, a FMF exhaust and a few protective bits are the only mods on the KTM 300 XC

A small chain drive system located inside the lower triple clamp powers the drive shafts that run down to the wheel.

The off road world hasn't seen any earth-shaking changes in 2010, so Chilly White thought there was no better time to sample a KTM 300 XC equipped with Christini's All Wheel Drive system.

A drive shaft runs under the backbone and into the headset where it powers a chain drive located inside the lower triple clamp.

The Christini system adds about 15 lbs to the bike.

For the most part the front wheel drive operates seamlessly with pronounced action on the front wheel occurring on rare occasions.

The upper transfer case is bolted onto the backbone.

The Christini AWD system centers around a series of chain drives, including one that takes power from the countershaft and delivers it to a transfer case on the frame's backbone.

A drive chain takes power from the countershaft and delivers it to a transfer case mounted on the frame's backbone.

Steve Christini suggests inspection and lubing the system after every 10 hours of riding.

Chilly believes the KTM 300 XC is a perfect candidate for the Christini AWD based on its weight, power, and versatility.

Because of the placement of its drive system under the backbone, a new fuel tank is required.

A handlebar-mounted lever allows Christini's AWD system to be manually disengaged.