Husqvarna TE 300 2015 vs. KTM 300 EXC 2017

Husqvarna TE 300 2015

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Overview - Husqvarna TE 300 2015 vs KTM 300 EXC 2017

Husqvarna TE 300 2015

KTM 300 EXC 2017

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Technical Specifications Husqvarna TE 300 2015 compared to KTM 300 EXC 2017

Husqvarna TE 300 2015

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Husqvarna TE 300 2015

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric, Kick	Starter	Electric, 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

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
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	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	104.6 kg	Dry Weight	100 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna TE 300 2015

The racing machine for two-stroke enthusiasts. Perfectly tuned and fast as an arrow. A bestseller in the Husvqarna range! And rightly so! In the test, we also tried it in combination with a Rekluse clutch. But the overall package seemed a little too nervous. The TE300 is best enjoyed with a conventional clutch.

Lightweight, powerful, extremely fast

engine easy to control

lots of traction in the lower rev range, power for every situation in the upper rev range

inexpensive to run, hardly any service costs

reliable! The huge engine runs 95% of the time at partial load anyway.

More nervous and strenuous on connecting stages than a four-stroke

lower range than with four-stroke

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Although the 1000PS Offroad Crew found a few weak points, all testers were enthusiastic about the KTM 300 EXC. Its single-cylinder has good responsiveness and is very easy to ride thanks to its power. The chassis offers a solid basic setup ex works, even if it is a bit top-heavy according to our pros. In addition, many parts, such as the fan, have to be bought from KTM accessories, so the bill will be a little higher.

good responsiveness

solid chassis setup

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