By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Enduro
Husqvarna TE 150 (MY2017) vs TE 150i (MY2020)
Husqvarna TE 150 vs TE 150i: two dirt bikes, one choice. Here's how to make it.
Into a tight turn, the Husqvarna TE 150 tips in and doesn't budge off its line. The Husqvarna TE 150i flicks wherever you point the bars.
What makes each one tick
TE 150
Through rocky technical ground, the TE 150 floats on its 203 lb (92 kg) dry weight and doesn't wear you down on a long trail day. The compact single loves revs. Its stiff chromoly frame and centralized mass keep the front end planted, and it's still quick to dart through singletrack. The WP shock swallows rock ledges whole.
TE 150i
There's no stutter when the TE 150i's injected two-stroke chugs low in the revs and then pulls clean. Each crack of the throttle brings a steady shove, and the clutch lever doesn't see much work. A lighter subframe out back and reworked WP suspension keep the bike steady through dense woods, while it doesn't fight a change of direction. Odd gaps between trees become fair game.
Nils rode the TE 150i in Norway in 2023 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The TE 150 has the larger fuel tank: 2.6 US gal (10 L) vs 2.2 US gal (8.3 L).
- Ride Modes: standard on the TE 150i, not offered on the TE 150.
- The TE 150 has the lower dry weight: 203 lb (92 kg) vs 233 lb (106 kg).
Which one for the way you ride
Look at the dirt, twisty roads, and running costs and you'll find two bikes doing the same job equally well. Fit is what breaks the tie.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
TE 150
What owners say
Strengths
- World-class suspension and handling
TE 150i
What owners say
Strengths
- Smooth, tractable power delivery
- Agile chassis and exceptional handling
- User-friendly modern features
What they share
- 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
| TE 150 | TE 150i | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| TE 150 | TE 150i | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 2.6 US gal (10 L) | 2.2 US gal (8.3 L) |
| TE 150 | TE 150i | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| TE 150 | TE 150i | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Modes | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
