Test 2018 Husqvarna TE300i long term review

A six month long review of the 2018 Husqvarna TE300i by an average trail rider. Featuring riding from Graham Jarvis.

[@formallynamed85]

Always great videos looking forward to more to come keep doing what you guys do !

[@blancolirio]

Brilliant review! “First test WOT”...lol Love the OAP point of view. Just picked up the orange version w/ tdi...

[@casmitherz]

Excellent shots you guys!! Thanks for your time. I really appreciate. Great to make informed decisions with!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great fun making that video

[@supergarball]

Fantastic review, very engaging and the videography is great. When I get tired of my TE150 I’ll probably pickup the 300 (having too much fun on it for now).

[@JF32304]

Great review, super nice bike. I had a 15 and sold it the next year as I got out of the sport. In watching these videos on the newer bikes I want to go buy one. The oil injection system is very attractive!

[@whiskeythrottleracing]

Excellent riding and review! I have a 2018 TX300 with Lectron and it's my favorite bike even for open desert these days. It does everything I ask and never complains. I'm an average old fat guy rider.

[@BobJones20001]

John Moffett. "Older fat guy rider". Sounds like you are just the norm then so your view of the bike is handy for me. Very tempted to get one of these before our annual March adventure ride. The pre injection version was pretty good, this version looks tasty and I am aware the KTM version is getting really good range from its small tank. Surely better than the older version which we got 120ks on a tank. Had to use a 450 as a fuel carrier for that thirsty beast. Plenty of laughs and ribbing from the boys though when it needed a drink.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Honestly this is one of the best bike reviews I’ve ever seen. Great job. 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

thank you, welcome to MAD TV where you'll find other bike review and full movie length motorcycle adventure from around the world.

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Yea but chock full of ads, even mid- video!

[@ghuether0]

go to bed

[@robkeogh4593]

Brilliant review, thank Christ you showed the bloopers, i was starting to get a bit depressed and feeling rather inadequate there for a while. I've out of the dirt dcene for a while but just brought a Husaberg 570, fpr open trails etc, the Husky looks very similar, aside from the engine of course.

[@jamespinderphotoman]

Bloody hell you've got some skills on that bike!

[@kiapyro]

I love that slowmo rear brake mid air suspension compression. Epic shot.

[@AntiStressKit]

Such an excellent review - Thank you so much

[@PetreRodan]

Very nice review and bike, thumbs up.

[@Averageadventuresoz]

Good review, these new injected 300s sound amazing!

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Like your review and have watched a lot off your stuff, your a talented pensioner on a bike mate.

[@bengibson3955]

Excellent review! Subscribed.

[@mazdar100]

Absolute awesome review. Extremely informative. And the locations are all recognisable. All the places I ride 😎 I’ve a 2014 TE300 and am tossing up between a new one or going with a gas gas with the KYB suspension. Have also looked in to the new Sherco. Again, awesome video and review and hope to see you on the trails. Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I've been riding that area since wait for it, 1977 :) I've always loved it. Did you know that where those rock steps are there was a more challenging climb about 200 metres towards Mandalong. Unfortunately it's now on private property. The broken tail light lenses at the bottom of that climb looked like the crown jewels :)

[@mazdar100]

Is there? The rock climb off of Sxxxx Rd? I know there's a good climb to the right in the way that you were going after the transport section through the gate. My bike has the 4CS forks and after riding the Gas Gas now know their weakness. Don't think I want to spend the big bucks to make the 4CS good.. BTW I got the FastWay linkage guard. Perfect fit and keeps all that needs to be safe, safe..

[@MaxMustermann-bm7qt]

Which did you get?

[@dustin9035]

I hope tons of people buy them and force Honda to begin production for a model to be sold in the USA.

[@richardus46]

Dustin YES! Honda should begin production of CRE500 2stroke 💪🏻👍🏻

[@TwoWheelsAndAPonytail]

I think I will choose this bike as my next enduro!!!! I was in doubt....350 or 300....but I think I prefer the 300 untill now!

[@Scott-YouTubeAddict]

Great video. Does us old Aussie riders proud.

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

Great review as always thank you. I hope to see one of a 701 enduro one day. Thanks again

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I am currently organising the Husky 701 review with Husky Australia, stay tuned. I'm very interested in this bike as a replacement for aging Kato 690.

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

Yes, I think or what I can tell from online is that they are quite deferent although it's the same platform. Thanks again.

[@a64738]

Did testdrive a 2017 KTM 300 2 stroke. I did like the "turbo" feeling you get when hitting the power band and how it had practically speaking no vibrations. But it did not feel as powerful as my old WR450 even in the middle of the power band so I did go for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC F. The 500 is a beast but also easy to control and light :) I think I would need a 450 or 500 2 stroke to be happy as I am a power addict :)

[@dannylorenze6188]

Great riding!!

[@twofiveone68]

I've wanted to get onto an off road bike for a long time. I want a husky!

[@stevebrinkert8339]

Great review, but I believe your skill level is a little above average.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I can only talk about Australia and here, believe me I'm average.

[@timbomuffin]

Always a good sign when people put the offs on there vids well done I've had my 300i for 3 weeks here in the uk love mine is doing about 50mpg I don't go nutts as I am 55 but love it going go down on the teeth on the rear to 47. Ish pop the bars up 20mm job done we do little road work then lanes tip don't use race mode you just don't need to I must say I love the bike ,and your vid and no shit tunes 👍🇬🇧plan b going to keep the gearing same as before 14. 50 as had chat to the shop they said be good for the trails so going to try her in the winter and see how I go.

[@Onix.556]

Pssssh! Says the one that’s never ridden a bike. Just kidding mate....I’ve never ridden a bike. Actually, I did once and I was going up a hill with my buddy on the back and pulled the throttle to hard and flipped us both off. Totally kidding

[@KTMmarkus]

What does "put the offs" mean? (honest question)

[@RK-ud4wk]

crashes mate

[@carmiethompson2676]

Injection is fine if everything is sorted from the factory. But another benefit is that when the eventual get-off comes around, being able to pickup the bike w/o gas dripping out of the vents & also being able to start the bike immediately w/o to much time lost is a great asset. Trying to start a hot flooded carburated bike towards the end of a race just isn't fun & injection gives the rider an edge. Everything is sealed up except the gas cap vent. Now if the manufactures would introduce a refined oil injection system that would last 3-5 fill-ups. Then we wouldn't have to carry our mix. Yamaha & some others offered such a system back in the day.

[@MaxMustermann-bm7qt]

Hey great review, got some questions: 1) Is the fiber glas protection for the expansion chambre bat for the heat distribution? 2) Is the fuel consumption still 2x higher than with a 4stroke 3) Similar to 2) on the injection, is there still oil coming out of the exhaust/ Is there a maybe a diffrent oil map for amateur riders? Cheers, amateur carburetor 2-stroke rider

[@darrellsawyer1945]

Very good review, I enjoyed it very much. I just picked up a 2015 TE300 and am loving it. I am amazed at how good the bike is. The carburettor is perfect I can lug it all day long up the snottiest hills then crack it open and not a splutter, just perfect response. My old Suzuki PE 250 or Bultaco Frontura 360 would have fowelled the plugs with that behaviour . You can feel the brilliant trials bike DNA in this endure weapon. It has breathed life back into this 60 year old Bush bashing fossil. One question. What is the make of you’re over the boot blue riding pants. I got to get some of those. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@pamsimonson5500]

be so much fun to go on a weekend fishing trip

[@pamsimonson5500]

beautiful bike

[@inSUBout]

I also have the 300i and I like what you said, "2 for poo" for the map switch. It's difficult to remember which number is the more aggressive one and for some reason its the reverse for the 4 stroke version. I cant feel much difference anyhoo

[@cuddleman]

hi suggest me link or pds i want the most comfortable. Did you ride cone valve and trax?

[@muleboy69]

TM design works is an excellent plastic bash plate for the husky, I have the 18 450 husky riding in the same hills, its soaked some big hits and hasn't cracked or shattered like the stock does

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah, when that one goes I'll look out for that brand. But I tend not to get bikes hooked on rocks as I lift well before them and get that front wheel up. However inevitably I'll crack it so thanks for the tip.

[@r6chrisk]

I’ve got one, and it rocks 😎

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah, best three hundred I've owned.

[@rprestage]

Great video as usual, my son just bought one its 25lds lighter than my beloved wr250f

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Very nice! Good choice

[@glennalderton1313]

Keen to see how you go at the 80hr mark when you are supposed to change the oil pump.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It's $100. But then again they say to put in a new piston then and that's no happening.

[@Havak37]

Thank you so much for this video it was Great!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I still have that bike.

[@Havak37]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I want one

[@jonathanulloa4255]

I have a 2020 and I love it

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A great bike

[@MotoMarvmtb]

Thank you for this review, you helped me with my decision. Do you think the Ktm300tpi is about the same?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah just slightly different suspension front and rear

[@huntermathieson5392]

Hey mate where are these trails?

[@estevamwerneck7209]

Fantastic!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you like it!

[@stevenburton7922]

Loved the video! Was think6of the 450 but the 300 seems to be such a complete machine for enduro riding. Any problems with the motor seizing from the tpi not working properly? I've heard ot happens sometime...just wondered if that was Folk lure or a real problem?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It happens when people don't follow serivce intervals instructions and or allow dirt in oil tank

[@daritibian5667]

Indonesia love hasqvarna

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

is that 80 kilo rider as hes on the bike ? im like 71 kilo but probably 80 ready to ride .

[@SuperLitherland]

WANT ONE

[@febrisaputra2882]

Mas ujuran karbu nya brpa mas,,sya make husqvarna 2t tpi ga tau ukuran karbu nya

[@strokenumber3]

Bloody good rider is Dave

[@mikeyerke3920]

Suspension looks plush in the slower tight stuff. 🏁

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

For some of the filming it was still at the 80 to 85 kilogram springs rates. But even with the heavier springs in, it's still plush and really great.

[@mikeyerke3920]

Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV 👍🏻

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Great video and edit mate. What about the bad points about the bike though?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The front brakes squeak. Hardly worth talking about it. I may be biased because of my long love of 300s. From my perspective, as an average trail rider, I have not ridden a better 300. Everything has worked.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

There's been a hell of a lot of discussion about the fuel injection. I know Husky have updated it a number of times. I can only go off my experience and you can witness it from the video, the fuel injection on my bike is nailed! People were also talking about idling problems - my bike idles all day.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Good stuff mate. Thanks for the feedback.

[@madman432000]

Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV Idles all day? You must be slow...😁

[@MICHAEL-ML-R-]

Waw nice vid 😍😍😍😍

[@johnnyreb86]

Any issues with the oil injection pump? I heard they must be replaced at 60 hours.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nothing, all good. One subscriber saw this as a big issue. I think the oil pump is $100.

[@tonywillingham8109]

I've seen several reviews comparing the TE250i to the TE300i. Most, if not all of them prefer the 250i, usually because it was more than enough bike and the 300i was more harsh/abrupt/too much. Have you had any experience with the 250i?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

This is really strange, because I was thinking of getting a 250i for my son and all the guys said the 250 was really punchy and more punchy than the 300. The 300i certainly is NOT in anyway harsh as evidenced in this video.

[@downhiller010]

Have you tried it? I'm actually with the same problem. 250 or 300... Rookie, 5'10", 155lbs coming from a FE350 2019. Wondering if the 300 isn't too much for open terrain.

[@golferchin76]

TE250 has always been for more advanced. You need to work harder because its lower range has little to offer, then the midrange hit and power band arrives in a sudden. You have to be physically fit and skillful to enjoy its tiny advantage over the 300, which is handles just a bit nimbler. The 300 can lug you through even when over geared. Its power delivery is smooth. Youll feel more relaxed, less fatiqued. The 250 feels more nimble but youll need to keep the rpm in the power band. More gear changes and fanning the clutch. Youll be on edge all the time. TE300 cannot go wrong. TE250 will most likely disappoint you.

[@downhiller010]

@@golferchin76 Thank you! Helped a lot! My main concern was having problems with too much power when tired.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@golferchin76 Having had both the 250 and 300 this is an excellent description of the difference

[@xburtonboardnx]

I don't understand the 2 ignition options? Will you please elaborate?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

There is a switch on the handle bar that offers alternative engine ignition mapping. One is more aggressive than the other. More aggressive the engine comes on strong earlier.

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

just picked up a brand new 500exc and its crazy good ,love it funny i been thinking along the same lines , keep weight down , no alloy bolt ons , plastic bash stock handguards

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'd like to adventurise a 500EXC.

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

i did that was fun , but this one reserved to enduro and ute rack , keep ks down , had rex tune it and its a weapon , hauls ass , video rendering now of bike setup to first ride impressions after break in ,

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

more faster flowing trails up here , 300 smoker suits your location with its technical rock ledgers and tight trails ,

[@a64738]

I love my 2019 EXC 500 F :) I tried the 2017 carburetted KTM 300 2 stroke and found it lacking in power compared to my old WR450 and many other have the same experience. I think I would need 450 or 500 2 stroke to be happy :) The 2 stroke was fun to ride and I did like the "turbo" feeling you get when hitting the power-band but it was simply just not enough power for my taste.

[@BackHurtsBad]

Where is the footage with Jarvis in slow motion taken? Where can I find it?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The footage was shot in Spain a couple of months ago. The footage was given to me by a fellow videographer from Adventure Spec in the UK, - one of my supporters.

[@bethg8288]

It was taken just south of Malaga in the south of spain, I rode along that exact same trail 6 weeks ago, awsome riding with lets ride spain

[@thebeez9487]

I want one SO BAD

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Best 300 I've had, just perfect for me.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Just buy one, its just a little more debt lol

[@jeffflick2573]

Love the looks of this Husqvarna TE 300i! The 1 & only thing about it compared to the KTM 300tpi which if I bought a fuel injected 2 stroke is the Husqvarna has that linkage that can easily get banged up in rocks & over large roots? All the places I ride my 2011 KTM-300xc? It was the last year the XC model used the PDS linkless shock? Other than the linkage I love the Husqvarna TE-300i.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Jeff Flick id get the ktm instead.. it takes the edge over the husky.

[@dylanmccallister1888]

@@jeffflick2573 i prefer that linkage. It changes the handling compared to PDS even though it is older tech.

[@dshiznit148]

i wish i bought one of these new fuel injected 2 strokes. unfortunately i couldn't afford one yet since they're so new and i wound up slightly overpaying for a good condition 2011 TE511 with supermoto wheels (i paid 5k USD)

[@michail1963]

these are same areas as Barry Morris rides right:)?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I don't know Barry Morris.

[@thumperbangin2000]

Looking for a new dualsport, what should i get? Will ride some street/dirt roads, and slow tecnical rocky trails.. thanks

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

YAMMY WR250R, HUSKY 701, KATO1090, KATO 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE, ARE MY PICS.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yammy WR250R, Husky701, Kato1090, Kato Super Adventure 1290

[@thumperbangin2000]

Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV i may go check out the ktm 300 2 smoker

[@SkinnySkinch]

2 or 3 rides before filling the oil reservoir? Try 7 or 8 rides hahah. Awesome review sir. Just got the 2019 KTM version a couple months ago loving it. Kind of wish I got the linkage husky version. I have a TE150 and it feels like a completely different chassis even though its nearly identical.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

nope two or three

[@SkinnySkinch]

Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV I have a 2019 ktm 300 TPI and it definitely last WAY longer than 2 or 3. Just my experience maybe yours is different.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They must be different size oil tanks.

[@Eratosthenes0815]

Great review! (100%(+))

[@KaosBurok]

Great motor, im from indonesia

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great to hear from you.

[@TheRealKalEll]

If you might please excuse my younger brother and his thoughtless comments. When I'm not here he uses my account somehow. Please accept my apologies to any and everyone who may have been offended. I will erase whatever comments were posted under my name for this day and search for more. He's young and writes before he thinks sometimes. Again my sincerest apologies!!! I love Husky and KTM and I know he does 2. He may be a little jealous that we simply cannot afford these awesome machines.

[@GIGABACHI]

No BLUE SMOKE ? The end is near ! Seriously tho . . . that's one clean 2 stroke, I'm very impressed by KTM's know how . . . let's see how long the can keep it alive before falling prey to the All Mighty Emissions Guillotine.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Wow

[@flashdrz]

I spotted the leaking oil injection tank cap when you were showing the adjustable h/b clamps. On a $10,000 bike, really? Long term review? You didn't tell us anything about what broke or wore out too quick or any other little nuances with the bike.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It's funny, I actually filmed that and discussed it and removed it at edit because it seemed a waste of space in the review and it was user error. It will overflow if filled to the top. If you don't fill it to the top it doesn't happen.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nothing has broken on the bike, nothing has worn out in the bike apart from tyres. There are no nuances that I have experienced so far.

[@RWWRENTAL]

trying to decide between the 250 and 300 people say the 300 is easier to ride on gnarly stuff and dont rev up as fast. someone help me out please lol

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

they are correct

[@RWWRENTAL]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV thanks!! so if I want a more linear response and easier on the throttle control get the TPI 300 vs the 250? I test road the 300 and loved it but cant find a 250 to test ride

[@olddirtbiker5088]

Not seeing any "average" riding, so I can't relate. Looks like a great bike though.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I can only talk for my country and believe me I'm average.

[@patrickhrdina8514]

Pleasy guys when you drive a bike stay safe my brother death by a te300i Crash.

[@outdoorwhistler537]

good, but so much electronics. failure and no oil goes in your mix, how hard is it to mix gas???. I also prefer no computers, my cr250r had a power valve computer problem, pain in the ass, prefer mech power valves. ok, bit less perf, but I can fix them all myself

[@BobJones20001]

I was waiting for the faults/complaints to roll in when they went to injection, it is European and they are renowned for poor electrics, but so far proven wrong. Without evidence otherwise these are looking reliable and I think a 2019 version worth a look. They are a much better ride than a CR, incomparable in my opinion.

[@madman432000]

What went into the engine on that oil change?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I think it was a dead insect that was in the funnel :). Oil changed again since then but very funny. I've never had that happen before.

[@TheRossillini]

I own a 150 husky and it only weighs 201lbs and tractors up anything.

[@jonsnider3084]

“Average”trail rider! :)

[@randypullman1155]

So bvb your 5'8" at 180lbs. We'll check back at 3000hrs to see how shes a smoking

[@tjlovesrachel]

Wish 2 strokes were road legal in the states

[@slouziey]

"Land of the free" haha

[@wittemanadrian]

In pa theyre adding an optional street legal kit!

[@geofflloyd7232]

Average trail rider!! 😳 If only I could be as 'average' as you.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I haven't been on this bike for nearly a year!

[@geofflloyd7232]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I love watching your videos. I have learned so much from them. Keep up the great work. Regards, Ivor (from the UK).

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Dude I can't even the video with all the ads interrupting it. Can't you just run one at the beginning?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Dude, why don't you wake up and smell the roses, how do I pay for the costs of making the video num nuts! Honestly stop whinging or get off your arse and go and shoot and produce your own video. Now let me guess....you're American aren't you?