KTM 300 EXC 2016 vs. Husqvarna TE 125 2016

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Husqvarna TE 125 2016

Overview - KTM 300 EXC 2016 vs Husqvarna TE 125 2016

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Husqvarna TE 125 2016

Technical Specifications KTM 300 EXC 2016 compared to Husqvarna TE 125 2016

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Husqvarna TE 125 2016

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Husqvarna TE 125 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	54 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	54.5 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Kokusan	Ignition	Kokusan
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	2-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	293.2 ccm	Displacement	124.8 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,471 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	102.1 kg	Dry Weight	96 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 300 EXC 2016

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. Professionals have said that the 300 is actually too powerful for them. For me, however, it is THE 2-stroke recommendation, especially for hobby riders. With the map selector, you can choose the "mild" mapping here and also fall back on the weaker spring for the exhaust control. In practice, you can ride it in a gear higher than the 250 and it becomes quite tame. The new balancer shaft offers a big plus in ride comfort: significantly less vibration!

High performance in combination with lively handling

simple design - thus hardest to handle under extreme loads

lower vibrations due to new motor with balancer shaft

Compared to the four-stroke, still more strenuous to drive on long stages

engine response "good" but just not as clean as with the four-stroke

Husqvarna TE 125 2016

The beginner enduro for riders who want to do everything right from the start. Does not forgive shifting errors and always wants to be ridden in the right rev range. In 2017, the 125 was made even lighter - dry, the 125 weighs just 92 kg.

cheapest model

easy handling

best learning effect

Less forgiving of mistakes

limited engine power