My 300 pumpkin is what got me wanting the big K5 so much! I was actually looking for a a KTM520 at the time, found it, but the dealer blew it up in front of me trying to get it jetted correctly. So I quickly ran away from that place and went to another trusty KTM dealer. Went there looking for the 520 which they didn't have at the time. But they did have a leftover last year 380 and a 300 on the floor. So I took a used 380 for a spin (wouldn't let you ride the new ones) and about peed myself!! Could not keep the front end down! I came off a KTM400EXC and the difference was stunning. I was grinning from ear to ear and was set on buying the leftover 380. However, the dealer talked me into the brand spanking new up to date 2004 300 EXC (Which was probably a grand more, thats why he talked me into it). I didn't get to test ride it, but he for sured me the power was similar to the 380. While it was definately a ripper, it just didn't have that adrenaline pumping two-stroke screaming power like the 380 had. To this day I wish I would have bought the 380, might still have it if I did. But I can't say anything wrong about the 300, it was one of my most favorite machines, lightweight, super strong, could flick it around like no other. I think my WR450 is a bit stronger on power, but weighs a ton, and amazingly, I like my WR better than my 525 I had.
So now I finally have the big bore of my dreams, and still haven't ridden it yet, probably another month or so and I'll get to finally ride the big K5. I'm positive this thing is going to rock my world more than anything I've owned though, if it doesn't, thats okay, I will for sure make it, but I have no doubt!