By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Enduro
Husqvarna TE 150 (MY2017) vs TE 150 Heritage (MY2023)
2017 Husqvarna TE 150 vs TE 150 Heritage: which one to buy for the riding you do.
Tip the 2017 Husqvarna TE 150 into a tight turn and it's quick to drop in, yet the chassis stays settled. The Husqvarna TE 150 Heritage stays light at the bars as it tips in, and the front end doesn't stop talking to you. Its suspension soaks up rocks on the way in.
So which one do you buy?
The TE 150 Heritage has the edge if…
Real off-road capability
Inches ahead: TE 150 Heritage
For dirt roads and trails, the TE 150 Heritage makes slightly more sense. The difference is modest at best.
What makes each one tick
2017 TE 150
At 203 lb (92 kg) dry, the 2017 TE 150 floats through technical ground with little fatigue piling up over a long day. Behind the throttle sits a compact single that's eager to rev, and its pull lands between a playful small two-stroke and a torquier big one. The WP fork and shock keep the bike planted across technical singletrack. The chromoly frame holds its line.
TE 150 Heritage
Down low, the TE 150 Heritage's single tugs like a much larger two-stroke before a punchy hit arrives as the revs climb. Off the brake lever and onto a rocky climb, the motor won't stall, and you'll barely touch the clutch. Square-edged ledges don't kick back harshly through the pegs. Its hydrostop catches the big hits.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The 2017 TE 150 makes more peak power: 41 hp (30 kW) vs 36 hp (27 kW).
- The 2017 TE 150 makes more peak torque: 18 lb-ft (24 Nm) vs 13 lb-ft (18 Nm).
- The 2017 TE 150 has the larger fuel tank: 2.6 US gal (10 L) vs 2.4 US gal (9 L).
Which one for the way you ride
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Neither one fits
If this is your first motorcycle, keep looking. Neither one makes learning easy.
For twisty roads and running costs, you won't find daylight between them. Let the test ride settle it.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
2017 TE 150
What owners say
Strengths
- World-class suspension and handling
TE 150 Heritage
What owners say
Strengths
- Class-leading low-end torque
- Plush yet controlled suspension
What they share
- Seat height
- 37.8 in (960 mm)
- Displacement
- 144 cc
- Engine
- Single-cylinder
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 90/90-21
- Front travel
- 11.8 in (300 mm)
Where the spec sheets split
| 2017 TE 150 | TE 150 Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| 2017 TE 150 | TE 150 Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 41 hp (30 kW) | 36 hp (27 kW) |
| Torque | 18 lb-ft (24 Nm) | 13 lb-ft (18 Nm) |
| 2017 TE 150 | TE 150 Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (10 L) | 2.4 US gal (9 L) |
| 2017 TE 150 | TE 150 Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear tire | 120/80-18 | 140/80-18 |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in (370 mm) | 14.2 in (360 mm) |
| Rear travel | 13.0 in (330 mm) | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| 2017 TE 150 | TE 150 Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Modes | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
