2018–2024 · Enduro · Buyer's Guide
Two-Stroke Injection Done Right
The TE 300i is Husqvarna's two-stroke enduro done the modern way. At its core is a liquid-cooled 293 cc single with electronic fuel injection, hung in a steel tube frame. The injection is the big deal here: you don't swap jets when you climb from the desert floor into the high country, because the system manages the mixture across altitude and conditions. Adjustable suspension comes standard at both ends. A 6-speed gearbox rounds out the package. You get the light, simple nature of a two-stroke without the jetting chore of a carbureted one. It's style with substance!
On paper, this hardware is built for technical terrain. With 11.8 in (300 mm) of travel up front, 13.0 in (330 mm) at the rear and 14.0 in (355 mm) of ground clearance, it's set up for rock ledges, sandy washes and steep climbs. The 90/90-21 front and 140/80-18 rear are proper enduro sizes. The light build and strong low-end pull point to a rider who measures progress in feet per minute, not miles per hour. The 37.8 in (960 mm) seat and 2.5 gal (9.5 L) tank tell the same story: this is for experienced riders on hard day loops. A pure dirt tool.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Displacement | 293 cc |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single-cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Front brake | 260 mm |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 140/80-18 |
| Ground clearance | 14.0 in (355 mm) |
| Front travel | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Rear travel | 13.0 in (330 mm) |
| Seat height | 37.8 in (960 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Oil pump failure leading to engine seizure
Rare cases of oil pump failure have been reported, which can starve the engine of lubrication and cause a seizure. This is often associated with the use of incorrect oil type or contamination, but some early pump units may be defective.
Early production plastic oil tank cracking
On some 2018 models, the plastic oil tank is prone to cracking and leaking, which can lead to oil loss and potential engine damage. A revised tank design and improved mounting were introduced later.
Cold start idle instability
Owners reported that the engine struggles to hold a steady idle for the first 30 seconds after a cold start, sometimes requiring throttle input to prevent stalling. This behavior typically smoothed out once fully warm.
Early ECU mapping issues causing poor running
Initially delivered motorcycles suffered from inconsistent low-speed running and stalling due to suboptimal fuel/ignition maps. A later ECU flash from the dealer improved the situation.
Where this Husqvarna TE 300i pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Displacement
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the TE 300i is actually built for.
This is your best fit: a light 293 cc two-stroke with strong low-end pull, 14.0 in (355 mm) of ground clearance and adjustable suspension, built for exactly the slickrock ledges and sand you ride.
Made for Moab · Bar M / Kane Creek · Imperial Sand Dunes
A strong match if your riding is mostly closed-course: long travel and adjustable suspension give you plenty to tune. Just know it's an enduro first, built for trails as much as the track.
Made for Loretta Lynn's Ranch · Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area · Fox Raceway at Pala
A partial fit. The hardware has the rough BDR sections covered, but a 2.5 gal (9.5 L) tank and 37.8 in (960 mm) seat make it a day-loop tool, not a multi-day pack mule.
Made for AZBDR — Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route · California BDR South · COBDR — Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2017–2019
Counterbalanced Two-Stroke, No Apologies
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