Husqvarna TE250i and TE150i Enduro review from KNOX

[@KnoxArmour]

Hope you enjoyed our review of the Husqvarna TE250i and TE150i. They are truly brilliant enduro bikes! People buy these bikes for a wide range of applications, competition, hare and hound, trail riding, hard enduro... We used them in purely a trail riding setting and therefore our comments about on road practicality and security were based on trail riding in the UK and the practical issues that throws up and not based on the other aforementioned settings. Many thanks, Aaron KNOX.

[@dylanevery7272]

To answer your question about leaving the bikes without a key, what i do is just pull of the spark plug lead if i'm going to leave it for a long period of time.

[@dmcdevitt8]

Rode my buddies 2021 te150i. Thing is like a mountain bike on the trails, so nimble and light while ripping at the same time when you want to. The power band is perfect.

[@JMKGarage]

Great review. 1 year in with my TE150 and still love it!

[@SkinnySkinch]

I am having such a hard time choosing between these two bikes. I have been racing 250XCs lately, came from a 300XCW before that. I had a 2018 TE150 for a while and it was used as a backup bike for trail riding with buddies and it was such a blast. For some reason I never thought of it as a race bike but the more I learn these 150s would be epic race bikes and would help conserve energy. The lack of bottom end will suck in the mud races though.

[@marcoquedevez1851]

I have a 2023 and I love it!!! Best bike ever.

[@JamesBellLandscapePhotography]

Great review for a normal person’s perspective. Hoping to get myself a TE300i Heritage. Will have to kit myself out in your gear too.

[@KnoxArmour]

Many thanks James! Actually just purchased an FE350 ourselves which will appear on channel soon. Many thanks for the support! Aaron KNOX

[@NickPavlica]

Rider weight and altitude make a big difference when looking at these two bikes.

[@UniversalBikers16]

Great cinematics, guys! Trails like these always look a lot more tame than they actually are so credit where it is due!

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks man appreciate it! :) Aaron, Knox

[@barsaf9989]

Finally, a video where someone reviews the bikes well that is not a professional rider or a doofus head. Just a regular, slightly above average rider talking about what he thinks about the bikes. Nice video.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, just trying to be a real rider with honest feedback. We're all learning!! Aaron, KNOX

[@raceofrobots9152]

welcome to the world of dirt!

[@simonirwin8189]

Great review Aaron. A couple of points for prospective customer/owners to consider though, these are essentially competition machines with engine tolerances that reflect this, my dealer asks how the machine will be used and does fit indicators, working horn etc before delivery, however the security issue remains as you point out. A more practical bike for green lane type forays and more road friendly in general might be the Honda CRF 250 RL?, not a overly powerful bike, but would require less stringent servicing and be more comfortable. Regards Simon.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks Simon, appreciate your feedback! Totally agree, perhaps we are coming from a slightly different angle with it and now honestly, we bought our own pure Enduro bike (actually a WR250f)... and its still a nightmare practical wise, no reg plate holder, no horn, no indicators, no security... however, they are still awesome and outperform anything else more road biased, so we did it anyway. Thanks, Aaron KNOX.

[@brandonwatsonmedia]

Great review - Great riding footage - Great video! Thank you!

[@airindiana]

I’m a total newbie. Doing my bike licence. I’m intending to get the TE150. I’m looking at buying a van so I can drive to the trails in Wales etc (4 hours drive!j). Appreciate I’ll have to drive on road between trails to fill a day but hoping it’s not mega road miles at a time, say 5-8 miles max between trails in an area? I note the video remarked about 150 being shit on road but then I’m intending to limit my on road time as much as poss. Would look into hare and hounds racing after a bit of practicing! Im not fussed on lack of security aspects as I’ll be using this for trails, experience days etc. well that’s the plan. The comments about it being dire on road are a concern as I will surely have to do a few miles between trails in U.K., although i don’t want to ride it on road for choice, for fun etc or commuting, purely to get between lanes on days out trail riding.

[@KnoxArmour]

Enjoy your 150, its awesome and can learn to ride the wheels off it! Youll be fine on road, we were travelling like 30+ miles and it was hard work on that. Aaron KNOX

[@darylmckegney7404]

In Australia they have mirrors horn and blinkers

[@RubberBurnerSaurus]

I am looking at getting a te150 or te250 but i am not sure if they are A2 compatible, does anybody know? i cant find anything anywhere.

[@leeshipley5075]

Hi mate great video im just getting enduro could i ask where the trails are where u go please,cheers lee

[@KnoxArmour]

Hi, awesome, check out our recent video to help you get on the right trails as fast as possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPUYXh8h759b5I. Think it will help you. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@leeshipley5075]

Thanks mate really appreciate it cheers whats your thoughts on getting the 200cc rather than the 150cc,thanks agian

[@simongilbert2704]

spot on , i think you may have to have some proof of decent locks e.t.c. fot ins to pay out ;;

[@brandonrasmussen6692]

The oil is actually injected separately from the gas

[@BforVendetta6]

Dude, these aren't made for the road. You can't really knock points off a review for poor performance in something they aren't designed for.

[@adamprawiranegara5800]

what a great review 8:30 - 8:58 , 11:10 - 11:25 , 16:30 - 17:05 >> must see

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks 🤘

[@adamlinaker]

I’ve got a 250 exc 2018 tpi ktm. I’m thinking about getting the 150 husky to bring me back to earth as I’ve had a couple of nasty falls. Then build back up to a 250 2t. Do you recommend?

[@KnoxArmour]

Hi Adam, to be honest they are quite similar in size and weight and to be fair you can still get in trouble with the 150cc, its still pretty fast. I have seen however, that you can get a throttle limit piece to add into the throttle. This should limit the amount of throttle opening and reduce the power for you... might be a good option? 🤷‍♂️ Aaron Knox

[@adamlinaker]

Knox Armour believe it or not I’ve just gone and bought the te 300i. Wanted the extra torque and less aggression. I’ll let you know how it gos ha ha. Wanted the power for the road riding and not to allways be in the power band also. For what I do I got recommended that machine over the 150. Proof is in the pudding so I’ll give it a go. Wish me luck and thanks for replying

[@AJB273]

@@adamlinaker Adam, curious if you felt the 300i is more or less tame than the 250i. And other impressions you can share of each would be much appreciated for your size/skill.

[@joshuavanzuydam5044]

@@AJB273 Ive ridden both the 250 and 300. The 300 is significantly more powerful. But the power delivery is far smoother. The 250 is quite Snappy and regularly wish to be sent into the powerband. The 300 however is a fair bit smoother. But once you do choose to get on the power. The power is instant

[@Bang_arie99]

Thx. Can U compare husqv TE 250i vs ktm 250 exc tpi ?

[@KnoxArmour]

Would love to!! :) Aaron KNOX

[@insenersurf]

Nice overview, really liked it! Can you make compair for FE350 vs TE250i?

[@KnoxArmour]

Haha thanks hopefully one day!!! Aaron Knox.

[@jamesjannell8706]

Great review and beautiful bikes. Can we register the TE for streets here in United States ? Thank you anyone for chiming I’m. J

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks glad you liked the review. Not sure about the US registration thing, sorry. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@jasonscott5043]

You can in many states but not all. You’ll have to make the modifications to suit your state’s law.

[@ffarmchicken]

They are legal to plate in North Dakota. You just need insurance and a horn.

[@mcragosta]

Good review. But you lost me when started talking about "road-ability". Lights, blinkers, and "where's the keys?". Haha. These are not dual sports. That's what the FE and EXC-f bikes are for. That's not to say some people don't plate them by adding these things aftermarket - but that's not what they're intended for nor marketed for. Manufacturers want to keep cost and weight down as much as possible.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for the feedback. The FE and EXC-f versions still dont have those things I believe. To be honest, we also bought our own wr250f now, and that is the same, no key, no reg plate holder... its a nightmare ref security etc, but end of the day, no road going type of motorcycle (dual sport etc) can compete off road with these types of light weight enduro bikes. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@jasonscott5043]

You need to do your homework. FE and EXC-F have keys, blinkers, lights etc.

[@zahairc2447]

Do they come with the head lights?

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes, but they aren't great! Aaron KNOX

[@zahairc2447]

@@KnoxArmour could you ever make a video on dirt bikes with built in headlights ?

[@captainaverage721]

Excuse my ignorance can someone care to explain how a 2T can be Euro 5 compliant?

[@KnoxArmour]

Hi, thanks it's to do with the new fuel injected technology which passes all the standards! Thanks Aaron Knox

[@richardpaiva1]

there are different compliant versions sold in the EU. these look like US off-road bikes.

[@robinford4037]

@@richardpaiva1 if you check the US web sites (Honda Kawasaki Suzuki mainly) they still have most models that have been discontinued here in Europe, ie the dual sports, which have a huge aftermarket parts, see www.procycle.us .... me + cash galore + DR650 and www.procycle.us catalogue....and I would customize my dream bike

[@ethanhaskins6634]

What are the top speeds

[@KnoxArmour]

Probs 90 ish... everything gets pretty wobbly after 70-80mph and the bikes are much happier around 50-60mph on the road.. thanks Aaron Knox

[@elihuff9572]

im five foot 7. could i handle this bike

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes definitely, you just need to load the rear suspension with your weight to get on it. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@elihuff9572]

@@KnoxArmour thanks!

[@dominikaltheimer9992]

One of each, please.

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes totally!

[@bump_draft]

These aren't street bikes, this stuff about riding it on the street is bizaare. Put it in a van, go to the trail, and ride it there.

[@KnoxArmour]

Sure they are not designed as street bikes I agree.. but at the same time, not everyone has a van and its not always convenient to take a van anyway.. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@jasonf7063]

Right..? Do they not make dual sports over there? I don’t want all that stuff on my “enduro race bike.” Heck, first thing I do is strip it all of my dual sport ktm..

[@feo2229]

sure. but sometimes you need to ride on the road for a bit to get to the next trail

[@braydon9275]

These aren’t road bikes at all they are straight up race bikes I live in Canada and they aren’t road legal

[@jasonscott5043]

I hope ktm/husky do not listen to your review and go ruin a trail bike by adding road legal kits. If you want that on your own bike then customize it yourself. Or, buy one of their models that are designed for that purpose, because in case you didn’t know, they do make models with keys, mirrors, and blinkers! Leave these alone.!!!

[@KnoxArmour]

At the end of the day, if you are using the bike like we did, trail riding and not pure competition, these bits are a consideration. In the UK they don't sell them with keys or indicators. We now have our own wr250f and same thing applies and security is an issue. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@croppingchimp1521]

I know how to make a security it’s called take the spark plug out 😎

[@farooqshah7087]

Very nice bike

[@KnoxArmour]

🔥

[@johnhewitt1096]

I live in Africa and love the 150. We dont have bike thieves here like your 1st world UK

[@ApriliaRacer14]

And it sounds like....?

[@KnoxArmour]

A 2 stroke...??

[@TheRossillini]

This guy said crikey lol

[@christhompson1708]

Are you for real ! All you got to worry about is parking and key, as for indicators and mirrors eeekkkkk you don"t do alot of green laning do ya pal

[@KnoxArmour]

Yes, for real and yes do quite a bit actually... but in fairness we were quite new when we did the review and we did say that in the review. Security is a real issue on these bikes and since we have bought our own wr250f Enduro bike and security is an issue on that too... literally someone can just ride off with your bike while you are paying for fuel!

[@adji28]

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