2018 TX 300 vs TE 300 Technical Comparison

Which bike is right for you? I can help you decide!

[@silverfox__12]

Great video! Was having a hard time finding an explanation of the differences. Also enjoyed the added bonus of trail riding in the background.

[@tspmoto1134]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful

[@MyFlipfiles]

Good Video! you hit all the high points I was curious about and helped me make my decision!! Thanks

[@ronhartle3268]

Robby Crawford So...?

[@duken4evr]

Thanks for the video. TX for me. Nice pace you are running there...

[@urbanhagman2078]

I own a TE 300 -17 and a TX 300 -18. The TE is pretty much kept original while the TX is heavily modified, stiffer rear spring, Keihin carb, V Force reedcage. High compression cylinder head and cdi from SX 300-kit. FMF Gnarly. I ride the TX on MX-tracks and the TE in often very slow enduro. Love them both. But if I was forced to keep only one, I'd stick with the TE, however with the high comp cylinder head and FMF Gnarly and maybe also the air forks.

[@LKN4WAR]

Thanks for comparison

[@v4sdude191]

Underrated channel

[@tspmoto1134]

Thanks! I really appreciate the support

[@lbeck119]

TX all the way..... The AER FORKS ARE MAGIC! BEST SUSPENSION STRAIGHT OUTTA THE BOX I'VE EVER RODE! great video bud!

[@tspmoto1134]

Thanks! I really like the AER forks too

[@adriankey]

Hey ,thanks for making this video. World you make a 2020 version ?

[@madman432000]

What is the difference in the 1st and 2nd gear ratios between the two bikes? How about gearing the bike down overall-at the expense of top speed of course. If a guy doesn't expect to go over 50 mph or so, probably not a big deal. Headlight would be nice for visibility on trail-for other riders to see you and for late returns to the truck. I'm considering an offroad only bike for tight single track to pair with my 500 exc.

[@tspmoto1134]

I geared the TX down and it still goes plenty fast 60+. A factory head light will plug right in also

[@mrrrrr1rob590]

Both have kickstands? Stators the same or interchangeable, i.e. adding lights to the TX after purchase?

[@JOHNNYGIX]

My last 300 was an '09 KTM XC-W. It was way too soft and would blow through the stroke everywhere. 1st gear was so low it was useless so I had to lower the gears and use 2nd to 4th everywhere. Hauling fast in 3rd to 4th on chop would bring on major tank slap. I re-valved the suspension and it was way better. I then traded it for a 2015 FE350 4 stroke. Awesome bike, really smooth but was way too tame. Picking up a 2018 TX300 tomorrow. Can't wait to ride this thing. Our off road here is gnarly with lots of trees and mountains but we also have a local track and I'm curious how this thing will do on our intermediate tracks, I'll maybe try the pro track with it if feels stiff enough. I have an 18.5 FC-450 as my track pig

[@tspmoto1134]

The nice thing about the tx300 having air forks is that you can adjust the pressure a bit for track riding. I have been desert racing a bit on the tx lately, It has handled the fast speed woops pretty well. I hope you like it!

[@GeniusEnis]

Good video! I understand that the gearbox ratio is different between the models. But is the motor character the same? Or does the TE has a heavier flywheel weight or so?

[@tspmoto1134]

The engines are identical

[@1MarkBevans]

For my enduro preference the 2018 TE300 rocks, and there’s still a bunch of leftovers at the dealerships. Thanks for your thoughts.....

[@tspmoto1134]

Awesome! I had a 2016 te 300 and really enjoyed it

[@MarkBingham511]

Yo Tyler! I looking into this bike and I was wondering if you think the TX would cross over on track riding aswell? Thanks

[@tspmoto1134]

I think It will, our local club is building a small mx track this summer and I'm going to go try it out. The shock valving might be a bit softer than the typical race bike but it will be really easy to adjust the air forks between trail and track. The bike is super light, it feels like a race bike.

[@abpob6052]

I race and ride my TX300 on outdoor national mx tracks, enduros, GNCC, desert, and hare scrambles. The AER48 forks, rear linkage, and power valve adjuster make this the best do it all bike ever made IMO. All you have to do is put in some time testing all the various adjustments.

[@wolfgangmaiwald8345]

Hi Tyler, do both bikes have the same flywheel weight and fuel capacity? cheers thanks for the article.

[@tspmoto1134]

yes, I'm pretty sure both flywheel and gas tank are the same

[@OldManWibble]

How did the TE do in desert whoops?

[@mikeabbott7308]

The TX upper tripple clamp is different and doesn't offer the adjustment of the handle bar positions. Vs TE

[@tspmoto1134]

I didn't notice that, I know the triple clamp changed on the new chassis. I'll have to go check that

[@nthkeoaeosntuhaeosnu]

Thanks

[@tspmoto1134]

Thanks for watching

[@thadolivetti8362]

5:24 *bunny haulin ass*

[@tspmoto1134]

I remember seeing that when I was riding

[@mattschwensen9562]

Nice review dude. But you still can’t decide....

[@tspmoto1134]

I made my decision! I didn't want to persuade one way or the other, just give as much info as I could. I got the tx

[@DeadEnduro]

I think the rear shock and linkage are different between the bikes

[@tspmoto1134]

The travel distance in the specs is a little different. I'm guessing the shock is the same with some different valving and linkage geometry. The TX is a bit stiffer feeling

[@valtermanuelsa4053]

I have a TX300 and the shock absorber is from motocross

[@TheSmarquez]

How is the power delivery between the two? Same or tx more aggressive like the MX bike?

[@tspmoto1134]

The engines are the same, I think the nozzle in the carb is different between the two. The engines feel pretty identical.

[@abpob6052]

The engines are all basically identical with some slightly different carb settings and pipes. The power valve spring and preload are what really changes the power delivery.

[@200xcBruce]

I thought TX has a carby and the TE is FI, or am I wrong. Did you know the oil injection pump is supposed to be replaced every 80 hrs according to Husqvarna that seems costly.

[@tspmoto1134]

these are model year 18. the fuel injected TE was model year 19 that was available august ish of 2018 in the US.

[@marcoquedevez1851]

I go with TE

[@6somethingeasy]

Looks like eastern Washington! Where is this?

[@tspmoto1134]

This is western wyoming, sorry it took so long

[@primedirective00]

Which one is more suitable for converting to a supermoto? I feel like the TX because of the air forks?

[@tspmoto1134]

I'm not super familiar with what makes a good supermoto bike. The TX is lighter if your doing stunts but the TE is closer to being street legal

[@zane4964]

Te would be better with the wide ratio gear box and already has headlight and taillights

[@lesbrewer2362]

FX450

[@PHXGlock]

The TX for sure, The TE Wide Ratio trans has a useless 1st gear on the road. Way Too Low. The AIr Fork can be pumped up higher without the need to Buy Springs, I think the FX 450 suggestion is great IMHO

[@PHXGlock]

Id Rather have a TX, TX and XC rider always consider the wide ratio trans a good idea till they got one, Then they get to miss the more usable semi close ratio of the TX or the XC. Cant go wrong with either they way I look at it they are usually the same price IMHO the TE give you more Stuff, The TX Gives you More Bike and Less Stuff

[@johnsullivan9299]

Came off a KTM 250 xc, then a 300 xc and went to a 250 xcw. I agree with you about the WR tranny. Seems like I never can find the right gear, even with the Rekluse.

[@Husky-rr3ir]

TX is the shit, lighter weight, air forks that I just cant seem to bottom out on stock settings at 215lbs.

[@tspmoto1134]

Agreed!

[@6GEARPINNED]

can you make this street legal in canada?

[@tspmoto1134]

I dont know, probably not

[@6GEARPINNED]

@@tspmoto1134 iknow the beta 300rr italy bikes you can bevause i have one,, but is this bike injected?

[@pippinrush1520]

your ripping! you still have that Freeride? Do you ever ride it?

[@tspmoto1134]

the freeride sled in one of my older snow videos? or ktm freeride? ive never ridden one.

[@blobfish7159]

Comparing a motocross and enduro bike.

[@tspmoto1134]

The TX isn't technically a motocross bike but it is the more aggressive model

[@mitchbravo3068]

TC is motox bike

[@rdnthedirt]

Go with neither, get a tei fuel injected 2 stroke

[@yeetmymans173]

its funny how people hype fuel injection so much but its only there because of emmisions, a win win for manufacturers

[@YilgarnRallye]

maybe but it works awesomely well, would never go carb after having the TPI now

[@joeyfanatic]

Wait until that oil injector clogs, or the oil pump fails, and you are buying a new pump, injector, and entire motor top and bottom end. At least I know my fuel is mixed when I mix it myself.

[@justingraham7387]

Bullshit !! The front forks what ever. You have never had to try to ride in the middle of the night going just off the moon light .. I got in that situation in the Rocky Mountains and I got my butt kicked !! Me personally I would never buy a bike with no headlight

[@tspmoto1134]

I'm not trying to tell you what bike is best for you. The TE is a great bike with lots of versatility. If the head light is the only complaint you can buy one and it plugs right in. There are also some great head lamp options out there, like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/raaug3eKh76HgbM