3 Riders Test Ride/Review the Husky TE250i EFI 2 Stroke!!

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Three riders set out to get a feel for the fuel injected Husqvarna TE250i dirt bike. On today’s ride, Tyler brought his 2018 KTM 250 XC-F, Sam brought his 2017 KTM 300 XC, and I have the 2018 Husky TE250i. This is the bike that Husqvarna loaned me for about a month to evaluate and review.
The motor runs very crisp and clean. It is really something special in that regard. I think that most guys are really going to like this bike. Some guys will nit pic, and I will do some of that too in later videos, but for now, if I’m using just one word to describe my feelings on the bike, it would be “impressive”. For the riders out there that haven’t experienced a 2 stroke that is properly jetted, this will be a game changer for them. I will have to ride this thing back to back with a really good running carbureted 250 two stroke (lucky for me that I own one) to know for sure if the hit is any softer in the power band.
If you look at the tail pipe and see that there is no oil coming out of the end of it, you would assume that it runs pretty lean as far as the oil is concerned. Yes, it still smokes like a smoker, but the oil is most likely being used more efficiently with the oil pump thereby reducing the amount coming out of the exhaust.
More to come on this bike and it’s KTM brother.
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[@lancairw867]

Good video. I like how you got your riding buddies perspective as well. I know between mine we all have different opinions on certain bikes. It seems the Husky is a hit 👍🏻

[@roostfezza7563]

Thanks for the effort to get this done, esp at this time of year. Dont worry about trying to get the info out quickly, you have provided quite a bit recently.

[@donhowardii1626]

Can only imagine what this will be in a couple years. Like you said, just perfect!!!!

[@Chenzoman]

Hey Kyle, love getting multiple opinions on the bike. Thanks for another good video!

[@wrenchone5003]

Sounds great !! Nice winter ride !!

[@podagee4life]

I love my husq Its suspension works real well for some of the trails we have here. And when climbing hills its sure does pull its weight and then some

[@scootaa44]

You look fast and comfortable on that thing! Good video

[@markartman3166]

Love it, thanks Kyle.

[@LikeMyBike]

Excellent video thanks!

[@sydrem2011]

You look so comfortable on this. Seems like you're riding so much faster

[@GRUNGyy]

Great Video, i watch you since i got my KTM 125 exc from 2016. I really liked the different point of you in this video Im going to change to a new machine, im either thinking of a 350 exc-f or a 250 exc tpi both as a brand new machine. Im scared that the 350 wont have the low pop and feel heavy coming out of a light 125. I already tried a 450 husberg from a friend, i liked the tractor feeling when climbing hill but i didnt try it long enough to see how it really handle "technical" parts (i got an average level, im more about the good time then the speed). On the other hand, 250 tpi, well i aint scared of anything lol i guess i just would wait the next year model. (sorry for the bad english)

[@rustyreed4730]

This is my favorite video of yours.. I’m considering selling my 2015 fe501s for one of these.. I miss two strokes

[@aaronbright5028]

You guys should run a big heavy flywheel weight on all your 2 strokes. I like the way it will lug hard and never stall with one. And it take the edge off the top end midrange hit

[@Enduro262]

I have a te 250i and love it really nice Bike.

[@TrailBoundco]

That looks like a great bike, wonder why it takes longer to start up and shut down

[@NotStellarNoja]

I (and I think a lot of people) am interested to hear your thoughts on the gearing, and linkage vs pds rear, on the new bikes once you get some back to back seat time on the new TPI 250s

[@carlatamanczyk9199]

I just hope these will be full proof because if a TPS or other module fails, it's big $$ for a new one out of warranty.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

Everyone looks good on the white bike. 😀👍

[@offroadtrailrider77]

Looking forward when TPI comes to the XC line.

[@TrailBoundco]

definitely, bummer it was only an xc-w for the ktm

[@Nuno.Alcaide]

You guys run Leatt Fusion armour protection, what do you think of them?

[@cuddleman]

for me link and billet are really better on xc an sx ktm and husky than on enduro husky what do u think'?

[@justsomebody8461]

the future is among us

[@CharlesGalea]

Nice review. Im very close to putting my order on this new bike. MY18. Since i never drove an enduro bike before would you or wouldn't you recommend this as my first bike.

[@moimeme7839]

I sure would recommend it to you if you know how to maintain a bike like that and you know if the oil stop flowing into the mix while driving

[@crazzyhobbies]

I bet tire will change how the clutch engages and the engine's power band in the bottom and mid throttle. The large lugs on my atv tires Make the bike to grippy on rocks just above surface. Smaller lugs like will help on dry hard pack surfaces.

[@moimeme7839]

Does the exhaust still need that extra combustion chamber with that precise jetting?!?

[@BrokenSprocket]

Looks good to me.

[@dnrg62]

Good vid Kyle ,my hypothetical question is this ,u have two ktm / husqvarna,s same model ,one is tpi the other has a lectron fitted ,which one would u own ? Thanks in advance for your time .cheers d

[@TrailBoundco]

the lectron carb is a great upgrade, I wouldn't wait for the fuel injected just get a 250xc today and put the smart carb on it.

[@masterbeta343]

So your saying you want them to make a Tx250i bc that one has the shorter gearing its the equivalent to the xc where as the TE is the same as the xcw

[@jimp.6705]

Kyle.... I love the white bikes. Period! One scary thing about this vlog tho. You roosting down that whopped-out road besides the Fence-posts. T-posts, scares me. Had a friend get impaled on one on a KX250. He swapped-ends and lost it . He almost died before we could get him help.

[@brettbartolett1255]

Can you discuss how you think the fuel injection compares to the Lectron ?

[@moimeme7839]

Lectron carb more dirty (power, torque, but probably not a great difference) but less fuel economy. Keep in mind they are 600$ carburators🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mindaugasbogusevicius3196]

What comments would comparing it with SHERCO SE-R 300 2T Factory model You had ?

[@dragracer-qf9xp]

I know husky n ktm r similar but ur saying that the husky 250 fuel injection runs better than the fuel injection ktm 250 u have

[@dustinmellinger7062]

What size sprockets did you have on the husky?

[@jeremy_moto_192]

I had picked a husky just because linkage suspension it’s kind of disappointing that KTM went with the other suspension but I want whole package Give me everything the Xc has but with new technology. Beautiful husky though

[@ODST993]

It'd be cool for KTM to do a 500cc 2 stroke with TPI with a Kickstart and electric start.

[@ktm-bc1dw]

the ktm 250 tpi will be better low down as its got the stock exhaust. mines just had factory recall to add a new richer fuel map.i tell everyone i prefer my 250 tpi in tight technical going to my previous 6x 300 2ts. stops turns and revs better than any 300

[@yorkchris10]

I like seat pants review.

[@TomEnduro]

When will we get a 4 stroke, 2 stroke efi and a pen electric bike test?? 😋

[@rvh77]

So Kyle, you've tested a lot of bikes. What's the perfect bike for you and would you rather it have TPI or or a Lectron carb?

[@moimeme7839]

TPI for fuel economy in precise response, lectron carb for raw power

[@punkin7144]

Are you running VP or any other non-ethanol gas in the husky?

[@enduro1693]

punkin71 thats a waste of money ... i use 100 octane fuel from the gas station...

[@MXJEFF94]

I don't think its a waste of money at all. There is a difference between VP's blend of race fuel, and the 100 octane at gas stations.

[@enduro1693]

Jeff Brennan yes thats right☝🏼but as a normal hobby driver you dont need that racing fuel. In a normal 2 hour race i need 10 liter of fuel + - ... that’s about 30-40$ in Race fuel... no really efficient as a hobby driver

[@victorgold3566]

Hey Kyle - you selling this one?

[@aronstrugar1490]

Does the fuel injection KTM or Husqvarna have a better gas range than the carburetor

[@garthlundquist8316]

aron strugar Reviews indicate around 30% better fuel economy with injection.

[@MR-04]

You should shift over to Husky !!!

[@kevinjohnoflynn]

What size front sprocket was on it? Mine came with a 14t on and a 13t in the box. Was loads better when i put the 13 on. Also a lot of people are going 52 in the back and say that’s perfect.

[@BenMahoney]

kevinjohnoflynn I run a 14 with 48 and I like it, it’s just down to where you ride and personal opinion

[@kevinjohnoflynn]

Ben Mahoney yeh i suppose if you are doing fast open riding but in the tight enduro terrain i found i was slipping the clutch to much with 14-50 in second. Like you say personal preference but the guy in the video complained about the gearing and changing to a 13 will cure the problem he mentions.

[@BenMahoney]

Yeah I guess it’s just what your riding, I do a lot of hills and hard Enduro but I do find my ratio works well

[@Mark-jz4dz]

Kyle, talks gearing and how the stock is not sometimes to his liking. I’ve never seen him mention that he has went up a tooth or down to fix the problem. If you want up a tooth it probably would fix Sam’s grip between 2nd and 3rd....I wish Kyle you would make small tweaks like that, is doing reviews as close to stock as possible.

[@Tortelli-NL]

Run my 2014 300 with 13-50 and really like it. Stock gearing on the European bikes is really long; top speed is around 150km/h i think (>90MPH) which is way to much for my use. Prefer little shorter gearing in the heavy dutch sand. First gear is so short that i rarelly use it tho.

[@LEEROY_UK]

Are you not able to get hold of a 300tpi to test ? Would be better to compare against your carbytooter 300’s surely?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Can't get a 300 here in the US on the 2018 model year.

[@LEEROY_UK]

Dirt Bike Channel Oh that’s a shame , why is that, emissions?

[@Mark-jz4dz]

They will be here next year. You will probably see a ktm 300 XC version and Husky. Atleast let’s hope so.

[@TrailBoundco]

they're not releasing the 300 to the states

[@MXJEFF94]

For the 300 models...standby for full price, and full tax/ title, etc. Probably 13k for a stock bike?

[@ryanmcdonald5402]

Ayeee first like and coment

[@davidevans3832]

Any idea what MPG you are getting yet?

[@TrailBoundco]

curious as well the 250xc with lectron gets about 65 miles until reservoir on really rough rocky terrain

[@davidevans3832]

My 2017 XCW with Lectron getting 37 mpg...

[@BenMahoney]

Yeh start of something great 👍🏻 if you ever get bored of it DM me, I could take it off your hands

[@isaiahneedham7825]

Ben Mahoney that husky isn’t his

[@BenMahoney]

Awe never mind then

[@madman432000]

You didn't bring the XC-W as well?

[@somedude1129]

Phil Ward this was probably recorded not he got the tpi KTM. I imagine there will be a comparison video a some point.

[@madman432000]

I just assumed since he showed getting the KTM video first and then the Husky video that he got them in that order. Maybe since he has less time to review the Husky he'll do that one first.

[@Captain250FX]

✌🏿

[@harleysrule2176]

Does that bike require a fuel pump, a bunch of monitoring sensors; and a cpu? ...not worth it; I'll keep to the simplistic beauty of a carb for 2-strokes. But that's just me.

[@Hammy56]

I get a laugh out of people saying these bikes are 'complicated'...adding a fuel pump, battery, and sensors to a 2T hardly makes it complicated. And I've heard a handful pf people comparing these to the carb'd 300, and saying it has less grunt...no kidding. (face palm).

[@carlatamanczyk9199]

It will be interesting to see what engine life will be like with the lean burn fuel injected 2 stroke required to comply with Euro Environut regulations.

[@Tortelli-NL]

Engine life and how does the TPI system handle engine mods (different exhaust, different head) ???.

[@sptnk87]

You can change how it runs, if you want it leaner or richer. Can't remeber what the tool is called but it's not that expensive. It's called a TPS tool for 4 strokes.

[@Cactus73]

The North American TPI bikes are not mapped to meet Euro 4 regulations.

[@TrailBoundco]

agreed wonder if it will be bullet proof like our beloved 2 smokes

[@trevorstehn4022]

Trail Bound co why would it not be reliable EFI is only another way of getting fuel in the engine

[@SALTYDATTO]

out at 5 Mile?

[@Mark-jz4dz]

MeBoostaS30z - nope, that’s Cherry Creek! 5 mile is a rocky mess.

[@SALTYDATTO]

Right on, man. Thank you for the reply. God knows Brother Kyle Brothersen is too good to read my pleb comments.

[@renegade-survivor7057]

Couldn’t you just get a lectron carb instead of getting the fuel injected?

[@enduro1693]

renegade-survivor fuel injected is a incredible feeling...

[@renegade-survivor7057]

Enduro I bet it is and I got nothing against it. But what is the difference between fuel injected and a lectron carborator?

[@enduro1693]

renegade-survivor general the power band and the smoth response characteristic... but its all about the new bike which gives you the great feeling

[@renegade-survivor7057]

Enduro alright thank you

[@garthlundquist8316]

Fuel injection adjusts for altitude and ambient temperature automatically better than any carb. Also about 30% better fuel economy. This means perhaps 18-20 more miles per tank. The added range is a big deal here out West.

[@yowser8780]

(Sighs) Same thing as a KTM with a different shock linkage. If you thought the KTM injected was good... same thing for this one.

[@garthlundquist8316]

Bruce Bott The Husky polyamide subframe makes a noticeable difference. I own 3 and they absorb more of the shock and vibration. Crash failures are very rare. I have had durability problems with the KTM aluminum subframes.

[@McNamEvan]

Just a couple hundred more cc's...

[@isaiahc79]

MAICO

[@convex7456]

Greasy Bean 700 smoker

[@iraqattacks]

193 pursang

[@neilhintz8785]

these are great engines, TPI efi. I've been running my first one since 2008, then the YZ250 TPI from 2013. But this is nothing compared to the next generation TPI I'm running now. Having a computer on board now can do so much more. Next generation TPI, forget fourstrokes.😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCqi2iiodSqpbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4qqap6lbZKBrc0 these videos are back in 2013

[@cadwarrior]

no need to "EFI" review the xcw, everything as been said with this Husqvarna, same exact efi motor! same apple

[@tristankotze2330]

Do a test ons a kawasaki kx 250 plz

[@shannonelvey1574]

These tpi bike are sluggish down low. It's a know fact. It doesn't feel like a real 2 stroke. I'm definitely not happy with mine. And Kyle u definitely have issues about talking smack about ktm or husky! Kind of annoying

[@carlatamanczyk9199]

Filth mouth Chris, just let me know how many miles you get out of it before rebuild, ok. Unless you just get a new bike and ride under warranty every year buy most customers can't live like that. I have dealt in the power sports industry for over 50 years now and I am somewhat concerned about expensive innovations = expensive computer module repairs to the customer out of warranty, especially during the current slump in motorcycle sales across the country. This is the case with injected snowmobiles, which is the reason so many sledders will only own a machine under warranty due to prohibitive repairs out of warranty, BUT a lot of customers can't afford go do this and will just leave the sport, which isn't good for any of us.