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QUICKSPIN I 2021 HUSQVARNA TE 300i
bar map switch—position "one" for
standard and position "two" for a
softer power delivery.
Unlike the TE's cousins—KTM's
XC-Ws—the TE's single WP rear
shock rides on a linkage system.
The XC-Ws incorporate KTM's PDS
non-linkage rear suspension system.
But, like the KTM W models, the TEs
come equipped with a coil-spring
WP Xplor 48mm fork. Other hot
topics include ProTaper handlebars,
D.I.D rims, an 18-inch rear wheel,
a kickstand, headlight and Ma-
gura brakes and hydraulics (which
includes the clutch), all of which are
part of the Husky's ecosphere.
The TE300i has a near identi-
cal twin brother in the TX300i,
which, unlike the TE, has air forks,
no head or taillights, and is tuned
more for racing—cross-country,
GNCC or even hare and hound-
style racing to be specific. This
simply means that the TX's sus-
pension is set up a little stiffer and
gearing is slightly changed. Racers
tend to like light weight, too, which
explains the TX's "air" forks (no
heavy coil springs) and lack of
lighting hardware.
In case you're wondering, the
TE300i and TX300i share the
same $10,299 price tag.
On the trail, the TE300i is an off-
roader's dream, especially if you're
(Above) The TE300i comes
fitted with WP's coil spring
Xplor forks, which are
quite efficient for the trail.
(Below) The 2021 TE300i
isn't changed much from
the 2020 model, just new
graphics and updated
mapping for its fuel
injection system.
