HUSQVARNA TE300i
MSRP: $11,299
WEIGHT (MEASURED, WET): 245 LBS.
The main thing that sets the
Husqvarna TE300 apart from
its GasGas and KTM cousins is
its composite carbon fiber sub-
frame versus the others' alu-
minum. The Beta and Sherco
also use aluminum-constructed
subframes. The composite
subframe design has been a
Husky trademark for several
years now. The Husky's airbox
is a little different, too.
Like the Beta and Sherco,
you can alter the Husky's
ignition engine mapping via a
two-way switch mounted to the
left handlebar. (The Beta's is
positioned in front of the fuel
tank.)
The Husky comes fitted
with a 48mm fully adjustable
WP Xplor fork and a WP Xact
shock, as do the other two
Austrian bikes. The Husky also
comes with hand guards and
a skid plate, even though our
test bike was delivered without
hand guards. Don't worry;
yours will have 'em.
SHOOTOUT I 2023 300 cc 2-STROKE OFF-ROAD SHOOTOUT
P80
There isn't much
not to like about
the Husqvarna TE
300, but the high
handlebars got a
thumbs down from
most of our testers.
Our taller riders,
however, gave it a
thumbs up.
