Husqvarna TE250i Full Review | 2 Stroke EFI Dirt Bike!
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
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Here is the 2018 Husqvarna TE250i. It’s the first of it’s kind fuel injected and oil injected production two stroke dirt bike. First off, I would like to thank Husqvarna for lending this bike to me for the review. They let me keep the bike for about 5 weeks to do the review, which was a big help. Going into this review of the Husky TE250i, I wanted to have an open mind. As many of you know, I’ve been skeptical that EFI would possibly ruin a good thing we have going with our relatively simple 2 stroke dirt bikes. I was afraid that going to EFI, for whatever the reason, would needlessly add complexity, cost, and weight. Turns out, I was right about the all of those things. What I didn’t anticipate is that the bike would run AMAZING. I wasn’t prepared for how well the thing would run, how clean it would run, and how much fun it would be to ride.
Yes, this bike is several pounds heavier than my 2017 KTM 250 XC. 15 lbs heavier to be exact. It’s even 7 lbs heavier than the KTM 250 XC-W TPI that I had right next to it in my shop and on rides we did. Do you feel that extra weight when riding it? Nope. You don’t. If anything, this bike feels lighter than my 250 XC when riding it.
This bike is not without faults and there are some things that I hope are addressed in future models. That shouldn’t take away from the fact that overall, this bike is an incredible package. EFI is going to save the 2 stroke. Mark my words. Enjoy the video.
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Refreshing to watch a video about a dirt bike and not be inundated with sweepstakes entry pressure. Love more back to the basics content.
Thank you for your reviews. I grew up on bikes in the 80s and have some long standing notions on what I though were the best bikes for trail riding, but you have completely re-educated me. I'm saving up for a new bike this spring, and these reviews are very helpful. I find it amazing that I'm seriously considering two stroke non-japanese bikes for technical woods trails.
Kyle, I bought a KTM 250 Xcw TPI. Your review was one of the first on the internet. You are printing money for KTM/Husq
Keep it up!!
I just bought the 2011 husky te 250 (4 stroke back then) for my first bike and I freaking love it!! Such a fun bike!! I just want to ride every day now. Love the video’s and social media. Keep up the great content!
I got this bike and love it. Has a kill button, so no worries on the issues of a kill switch. Starts with no issues, but haven't started it the cold that Kyle was in. Runs so good and smooth. Feels super light compared to my previous Yamaha 450. Great review!
Hey thanks for posting, I am moving from a 17 fc350 to a 20 te250i and this definitely made me feel better about it!
I’m new to bikes and not good in math . Still you share a wealth of knowledge that I can use in learning bikes and the different parts of it . I wish I had friends who were like you I probably would have been riding and learning how to do basics long ago . Sigh
Your reviews are always great it's amazing how you find those little defects
As usual, awesome review. Love your channel, keep it up, one of the best review and informative dirt bike channels out. Always look forward to the reviews as they've helped me make informed decisions.
Thank for this review. Warts and all ! You have convinced me to go and buy a TE 300i
Great review. That long start issue is exactly why I bought the 2018 xcw 300 I stead of the 250 tpi. I race hare scrambles from a dead start and J noticed that the tpi bikes took longer to start. I hope they tweak it in the future
just picked up my '22 TE250i, can't wait to take it out. You know, when Arizona stops burning :(
Absolutely quality review. Thankyou- I enjoyed watching.
Awesome video Kyle, Come out to New England one of these days and get into some real gnarly stuff!
Just bought a 2023 heritage TE 250 , year great bike .
Compared to your test bike , no kick start but starts first go every time . Has a cut away the right side panel to access rear shock .
Has a push kill switch as well as the on/off switch .
So maybe Husky took note of your gripes.
My son just bought a KTM 125xc. It fouled 8 plugs in the first 10 hours. He took it to the dealer because they told him it needed a MAP update. The new update seemed to unlock the ECU and now it runs like it should. Sad that it could leave the dealership like that.
Headlight? They are LED now.
I was going to buy a TE250. I started looking up where all the parts were coming from. The trail ran cold in Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China.
These bikes wouldn’t be affordable if they didn’t globally source parts.
My sons bike is absolutely amazing now and I’m thinking KTM.
Thumbs up Kyle. Amazing content. Great !! Wery helpful. Pleasure to watch.
Also you are not supposed to fill the oil past the reservoir under the seat. If you fill it right up the tube in the frame it can/ has been known to cause the tube to fail.
I really enjoy your videos now as I used to enjoy DB magazine in the 80s!
Thank God in Europe the carbs have still six years before they’d be fased out!😉
Thanks, man you are an amazing person, and thanks for that great review !!! Owner Huski TE250i 2019
Great review! Maybe this specific unit had some issue with the cold start button, because my TE300i starts perfectly at -5ºC /22 F...
I just bought a 2018 husky tx300 and I loved using the second map for wet sloppy conditions both map 1 and map 2 felt great map 2 just seemed to take a little of the bite out of it which was perfect for traction in the mud
nice honest review as always
Awesome review, thank you for the info!
Great review! Love the honest opinions you share.
Great review. Appreciate your input.
can you really say it won't do well in the gnarly stuff if its winning tons of extreme enduros in europe? i'm not sure it gets more gnarly than that.
Appreciate the vids Kyle
kyle what is your suspension set up on this bike? i have a 300 and i am wondering what you have your clickers set at for riding. Thanks in advance and great videos.
The front wheel rotor is missing the magnet which the computer read. I have lost a few on my FE501s and when that happens the computer goes black, no reading.
Great video, thanks for the review
Dammit I just picked up a 2016 TE250 and now I want to ride one of these
hey when are you going to review the 2018 gasgas ec300, i rode one i and i swear its nicer than any other 300 twostroke i have ever ridden
Did you like the husky better or your old yz 250 x
Hey man, we have seen the factory riders using an aluminium capfor the 2 stroke oil reservoir, where can we get that????????
Can efi get restricted from bad fuel like a carburetor ? In other words, does it need any maintenance ?
You'd only notice the weight difference when you're riding at your limits. Charging into corners full tilt and smashing through braking bumps.
computer not working... I noticed earlier in the video that you lost the magnet from your rotor so the computer never knows the bike is moving. Maybe it's also wiring as you mentioned.
Also FYI you can install a racing map now which ditches the "slippery terrain" map for a higher performance racing map.
You should hit me up if you're ever in Oregon or Washington. I've got a vintage (1982) Husky 250 I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on. Also got a Maico 440 you could try. I think your mind will be blown right out of the gate with the left-side kick starts! Especially the 440. Starting that monster requires a secret blend of technique and testicle.
Slow starting is a huge bummer for people that do races with dead engine starts.
Awesome bike! Great review
I have the 250i and have an issue when you shut the throttle off ,it end up with the bike having a jerky feel on the over run,do you have any issues with yours Kyle,cheers,Paul
on the cold start issues, all KTM/Huskys do this. There's a procedure to get the bike to start. Cold start button, crank the battery, wait for 30 seconds and do it again. The cold start button is essential At 0c the bikes won't start otherwise
my carb starts right up in the cold.
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The cold start button is essential for
Just ordered one! Can’t wait 😁
John O Keeffe I wonder what the otd price is on one ?
Any chance of reviewing the 2021 150's? Apparently the ECU maps are awesome now
are this bikes very reliable. Or should I just stick with a yz250
What about the consumption? How many miles does a tank full of gas?
Do you prefer a 2016 model of this bike or a similarly equipped KTM 250 2 stroke?
Where did you get those aftermarket levers from ? Nice video pal
Do they come stock with all the blue anodized parts? Levers pegs etc
Any idea if and when these motors will be available in the XC, TX versions?
Thanks a lot for this Review. I actually ride a beta 350 rr and want to add a 2 Stroke. I am a beginner. What you recommend the husqvarna te 250 or beta 200 rr for a new guy? I mostly ride mx/enduro tracks, but wants to get deeper into technical stuff. I am 5'9 and about 140lbs. Regards from germany
Please Update on the premix oil cap, to see if there is an aftermarket solution
Hey guys. I need some serious advice on whether I should get the Husky 250i or the KTM 250 XC W without the TPI because they sold all of the KTM TPI bikes and won't be getting any more. Is there any issues on either bike that should be addressed? Any opinions and the reason for that opinion will be appreciated. Both models are 2018 if you wanted to know.
Great review!!
Can any one tell me if your 300i has the same bottom end as the 250i or is it all new down there cheers🇬🇧😳
great stuff, wish I could buy one but as you know im 15 lol ill stick with my kx for now
What do you prefer 125 2 stroke or 250 4 stroke?
When you stop the bike, why wouldn't you hit the switch back over?? I do that with everything i own with a kill switch.
Keep up the great work!!!
that was awesome! thanks Kyle.
What honest input .
The 2018 have a start button on the right and stop on the left. So that dumb switch is gone
You should review a Detroit Diesel Series 71 2 stroke.
I get it, for a lot of people this is the answer. but you can not do something like this with out taking something away. frankly most people do not need to have a perfectly tuned bike. I would never have a fuel injected bike simply because, they just do not last. if you ride that thing much you will be doing a top end every year because they run so lean. I have raced 2 strokes all over the western states and for the most part I never had much trouble getting them to run well. In Colorado with the elevation so high, maybe that is a concern but for most people a Lectern carb is more than enough to get it to run rite. even when I was running a Mikuni carb I simply looked at the chart that told me what jets I needed to change. in most cases, going either up jet richer or one jet leaner was enough to get it to run will.
I was in a Husky store looking for one of these yesterday! What a coincidence :)
And I was in that same store, crazy ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Gauthier DC I own the store
is the Husq motor same as the KTm motor?
SHERCO 300 SER / HUSKY 250 TPI /KTM 250 TPI ? ?
Kyle you mayby overfill the twostroke oil , my bike dont leak oil from the fillercap. I really enyoj your videos 😎👍🏻. Regards from Sweden👍🏻👍🏻
No matter what it's always a design issue. When I bought the bike, that was the first thing I mentioned "how do you know how much oil to fill?". They say, "fill it until you can see the oil" and immediately I think: then how can I remove oil if it's too full. No, it's not a user issue, it's a design issue; how to fix it? Simple, a 10 cent engineering change - put a flexible dipstick on the filler cap.
Can you plate the TE 250 in Texas?
They were leaking oil that’s so dumb I hope KTM fixes that with the 2019 tpi
Good review
How much hp does it have??
I just bought my 2019 TE 300i!
Justin H so far the only thing I don’t like is the seat. It’s hard but grippy. I think it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. Light, fast, smooth, starts easy, good suspension. 40-45mpg so far.
Your video is the best👍
I ride enduro for 10 years, just 4t, most exc 450. Now i have bean sick and havent ride enduro for 3 years, just sportbikes. I am 48 and 110 kg. Do you think i am to heavy for the 250 2t and go for a exc 350 4 t instead? Excuse my english..
Best
Daniel
I know you'll be fine on either both bikes,I'm about the same weight as you. I had a 2016 350 exc-f and I had no issues at all with the suspension due to my weight and height 5'11". I did 70 mph on stock gearing and there was still more throttle I could give if I wanted to
KTM, has a map switch available, with a race map !! Mate got his new 300 with it installed !!!!!
But on a more expensive Six Days edition right ?
i had unexpected dangerous hits with xplor forks on my 2017 model (even after respringing). they dive so much with braking and blow thru the stroke...wonder if they made miracles for 2018 model?
I think they gave it thicker tubes, and more adjustment. Possible the adjustment enough is enough to help from blowing through the stroke.
"Two minute long didn't watch ur video..." hilarious!
CHANGE THE SPARK....i have a brand new KTM 250 TPI, so injected 2 stroke like this husky, and after only 20 hours of riding, one day the bike didn't start at all....and after trying everything i asked to a friend that has the exact same bike as mine, his bike has only 15 hours more then mine, and he told me that he also had this problem the day before me, he also tried everything and ended up solving this issue by removing the spark plug and discovering that was gone and totally dirty...he changed the spark and the bike started at the first try. So i did the same and also my bike started with no problem. I think it's strange that a new bike has to change the spark after 20/30 hours.....
Anyway, few weeks ago KTM has realesed new mapping for the TPI. They realesed 2 maps for the 300s and just 1 map for the 250. I immediately charged this new Ecu mapping on my 250 TPI and, like i was expecting, it seems that they finally put more torque on the low rpm, taking some power away from the high rpm. I still didnt t tried the bike on a real endure ride, but you i can definitively feel the increased power at low rpm and also less power at highs rpm...It seem that now the bike has also less problem with the starting and it seems to me also that when you start the bike cold you can see LESS smoke coming out of the pipe than before, so in my opinion before this new mapping the bike was running too rich. but i don't know at all, is just my humble opinion
Looking at 250 2 stroke brand new 2021. They only issue I have so far it does not come with a kick-start. Should I be concerned and how do I go about changing that. Buy different bike??
Just got the bike. Wow this thing is amazing there was a few times I thought I was going down and just a power alone kept me connected to the ground like you say. So happy I bought this bike. No complaints and it also came with a different style oil cap it's a 2022. Pivots and locks.
Question: you mentioned there was something about the oil reservoir you don’t like...
My guess and concern: does it only work with the manufacturer recommended oil? How does it release as far as ratio goes? 50:1 80:1 etc...?
I heard at idle they are actually sitting close to 100:1.
Not sure, but I also heard with the efi the 2 strokes actually engine brake now.
Hey guys, does anyone know how the power kyles 2017 ktm 250 EXC would compare to my 2016 YZ450F?
YZ450F has alot more power than an enduro 250 two stroke.
Dude your trails that u ride at are sick! Hope it’s ok if I ask but where do you ride at?
I live in the same town as Kyle. I know all these trails. We're in Utah. We have everything from desert to high elevation mountains. Dirt bike riding paradise!
Whats the cost of the damn thing???
So, which 1 would you pic. Husky TE250i or BETA 300 rr Race edition?
I'd take the husqvarna
Will the fuel injected 2-strokes still foul spark plugs like the carburetor bikes?
Bill Prestage I don’t think they do
2019- Bike should start
check an outboard dealer for a better oil cap gasket
Neat content
Drain the fuel on the cold days and I bet you it will start no probs.fuel off drain garb fuel on and you off🇬🇧👍
Ya nice enough bike, but the build quality is not as nice as a Yamaha or Honda, and I see the oil tank cap is leaking already like others have complained about, let us know when your tank cracks like the others out there, was going to buy a 300i but after running a TC250 for a couple months, buying a new Yamaha again, and saving myself 4 grand, I can put that into a YZ and It will outlast the Euro junk all day long.
One of these days .......nice bike .
Hey Kyle. I’m responsible for the 5th comment and 8th like :)
Better Than beta 200rr for a beginner? First dirt bike
I have a beta 200rr. It’s an amazing bike. The 200 is a better beginner bike imo because you focus on your clutch and throttle work more than you will with a 250. It makes you a better rider. I’m going to a 250 this year for the extra power but I’m glad I started with the 200 first. It made me a better rider.
Can i come ride with you all ?
Cold start probably isn't fuel but not enough amps in battery due to cold.
Tyler Padgett The cold start issue is probably because the EPA approved fuel mapping is lean.
It describes it in the manual that the reason it cranks slow when cold is the lithium ion battery, it can’t provide high amperage when below about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If you hold the start button for 15 seconds then wait 15 seconds it warms up the battery then cranks fast. If it bothers you then get a agm battery.
I bought the 2020 model and it starts no problem even below zero,you press starter once it primes the battery wait 30 secs then hit it again she starts right up,once she's warm only need to press once. Very happy with it.
pick pick pick.... we all know yer biased to that orange bike.... but that Husqy is just got more class !
I would like an smartphone app that would allow me to tune the bike on the fly.
or at least a multiple position switch that changes the tuning between a couple different maps.
Eventually there will be a fuel controller option with map options.
they already put a map switch on these bikes
You can with 2018 YZFX's.
@@jeffloucks2120 ... I wish my 2018 YZ250 2-stroke had that feature
Awesome
The side panel thing isn’t that big of a deal, takes two seconds...
Man, you need to get your hands on a 500 exc/xcw for a review somehow, ik ur a two stroke guy but still