2020 · Enduro · Buyer's Guide
Jarvis Spec, Hard Enduro Ready
The Jarvis Edition is Husqvarna's limited-production tribute to Graham Jarvis, a legend of hard enduro, and underneath it's the TE 300i. That means a 293 cc fuel-injected two-stroke single, liquid-cooled, with a six-speed gearbox in a steel trellis frame. What sets this one apart is how it's dressed: factory race-team graphics, a blacked-out frame and seat cover, and a blue rear sprocket. That's the Husqvarna formula when it works: the styling carries a famous name, and the hardware beneath it is serious enduro equipment, not a lifestyle shell. Looks with substance.
On paper, everything points at technical terrain. The 44 hp and 29 lb-ft matter less here than what surrounds them: adjustable suspension front and rear with 11.8 in (300 mm) of travel at each end, 14.2 in (360 mm) of ground clearance, and a 90/90-21 front with a 140/80-18 rear. The seat sits at 37.4 in (950 mm), and the 2.2 gal (8.3 L) tank says day rides, not long hauls. It's built for you if your riding means rock gardens, roots and steep climbs, where usable pull counts for more than peak numbers. Pure hard enduro.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 44 hp (32 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 29 lb-ft (39 Nm) |
| Displacement | 293 cc |
| Engine | Single-cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-18 |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in (360 mm) |
| Front travel | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Rear travel | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Seat height | 37.4 in (950 mm) |
| Dry weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2 gal (8.3 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Fueling or intake issues
Inconsistent fuel delivery can cause rough idling and power loss, often due to a dirty air filter or fuel injector.
Suspension bottoming
The suspension may feel too soft or bottom out, often due to incorrect settings or worn components.
Spongy brakes
A spongy brake feel, attributed to air in the brake lines or worn pads.
Electrical gremlins
Starting problems or intermittent electrical failures, commonly caused by a weak battery or corroded connections.
Engine stalling/hesitation
Some owners experience engine stalling or hesitation during acceleration, often traced to a faulty fuel pump or clogged fuel filter.
Shifting difficulties
Hard shifting or slipping, often linked to clutch adjustment or worn components.
Plastic cracks / loose hardware
Cracks in bodywork plastics or loose bolts may develop from rough off-road use.
Where this Husqvarna TE 300i Jarvis Edition 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 300i Jarvis Edition is actually built for.
Your best fit: adjustable suspension, 14.2 in of ground clearance and a hard enduro build aim squarely at slickrock ledges and technical sand. Plan fuel carefully around the 2.2 gal tank.
Made for Kane Creek Recreation Area · Moab · Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
The adjustable suspension and 11.8 in of travel give it real closed-course potential, but it's a hard enduro tool first. If racing motos is your whole plan, a dedicated motocrosser fits better.
Made for Loretta Lynn's Ranch · Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area · Pala Raceway
A partial fit: the 2.2 gal tank and 37.4 in seat height make this a hard enduro day-ride tool, not a machine for loaded, multi-day BDR logistics.
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.
