2017 HUSQVARNA TX 300
FIRST RIDE
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on-board feel. The suspension
is identical (and the settings), as
are the frame, engine, carb, igni-
tion, exhaust, footpegs, shifter,
brake lever, brakes and other
components.
ANYWHERE YOU WANT TO RIDE
The new chassis works very
well, it is stable, balanced
and comfortable. Helping the
chassis do it's job is the power
delivery from the engine. The
smooth, yet strong power helps
keep the rear end planted and
driving forward, not spinning and
stepping out, a trait that two-
stroke lovers are very familiar
with. Thanks to that torquey
strong pull, use of the hydraulic
clutch isn't as frequent as one
might think, but when you do
need it, the pull is smooth and
the engagement consistent.
The addition of the counter
balancer is simply one of the
best additions to the TX 300; it
makes it feel like the vibration
is completely gone. It doesn't
vibrate anymore than a four-
stroke and makes jumping back
onto a traditional two-stroke
without a counter balancer a
hand-numbing experience. The
lack of vibration also makes the
engine feel more free when rev-
Looking for one bike
to satisfy both your
off-road and MX
needs? The TX 300
might be that bike. It
does both very well.
