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2017–2019 · Enduro · Buyer's Guide
Flyweight Two-Stroke Trail Weapon
The TE 150 is a two-stroke enduro built around a 144 cc liquid-cooled single rated at 41 hp and 18 lb-ft. That's a small engine with a clear job: keep the bike light and let it rev. Husqvarna wraps it in a steel tube frame with adjustable suspension at both ends. Up front sits a WP XPLOR 48 upside-down fork with 11.8 in (300 mm) of travel, and the rear gets 13.0 in (330 mm). Electric start, a hydraulic clutch and a 6-speed box make it a civilized two-stroke. It sits between the small, playful two-strokes and the torquier big ones. Smart middle ground!
So what's it built for? Tight, technical ground. A 21-inch front wheel, an 18-inch rear, 14.6 in (370 mm) of ground clearance and long-travel suspension all point at rocks, roots, sand and singletrack. The 2.6 gal (10 L) tank says day rides, not long-range touring. The 37.8 in (960 mm) seat says you should already be at home on a full-size off-roader. Light weight is the whole idea here: on paper, this bike asks less of you over a long trail day. The adjustable suspension and a deep aftermarket let you set it up for your weight and pace. Technical terrain is home.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 41 hp (30 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 18 lb-ft (24 Nm) |
| Displacement | 144 cc |
| Engine | Single-cylinderMotorcycles With Single-Cylinder Engines → |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in (370 mm) |
| Front travel | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Rear travel | 13.0 in (330 mm) |
| Seat height | 37.8 in (960 mm) |
| Dry weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 gal (10 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
For years I've kept a running tally of what TE 150 owners tell me: paddock talk, long email threads, and messages after a hard day in the woods. Read enough and one pattern settles in. Riders love how light and composed the bike feels, then keep returning to the same short list of setup jobs.
Suspension and handling dominate the praise. Riders consistently describe a settled, agile feel that holds its line through rough ground and builds confidence where it counts. Close behind is the weight: owners call it featherlight and easy to throw around, forgiving enough to push hard in tight woods without wearing out. A few also single out the wide-ratio six-speed, low enough to crawl and tall enough to relax on fire roads.
The gripes cluster around setup, not character. The most common by far is the carburetor: riders report stalling, hesitation, and a rough idle from the factory jetting, worse in the cold, and many swap to a jetting kit or aftermarket carb. Lighter riders find the stock springs stiff until they respring or revalve, and several shorter riders mention the tall seat and how hard it makes getting a confident foot down.
Carburetor jetting too lean from factory
Stock Mikuni TMX 38 carburetor jetting is set lean for emissions, causing poor idle, stalling, and hesitation in cold weather or at low RPMs. Many owners install a JD Jetting kit or replace with a SmartCarb/Lectron to resolve.
Suspension may feel too soft for aggressive riders
Some owners report the stock suspension can feel too soft or unresponsive, especially for heavier or faster riders, often requiring re-valving or spring changes.
Where this Husqvarna TE 150 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the TE 150 is actually built for.
This is your best fit: a light two-stroke with long travel and 14.6 in (370 mm) of clearance, built for ledges, sand and technical day loops. Just plan your fuel around the 2.6 gal tank.
Made for Kane Creek Recreation Area · Moab · Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
A strong match, but it's an enduro, not a pure race bike. It'll do moto laps, though faster or heavier riders often end up re-valving or fitting stiffer springs.
Made for Loretta Lynn's Ranch · Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area · Pala Raceway
A partial fit. It's built for the rough sections of a backcountry route, but a 2.6 gal (10 L) tank and a 37.8 in seat make multi-day, loaded-up logistics hard work.
Made for Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route · Southern California Backcountry Discovery Route · Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Husqvarna TE 150. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
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