2024 Husqvarna TX300 First Look! NEW SPRING FORK!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- A quick walkthrough and first look at the NEW 2024 Husqvarna TX300! This bike is great looking and an incredible package. The addition of the new XACT spring fork, Brembo components, and more makes this a competition worthy 2 stroke for 2024!
springs are a huge bonus for many of us
Absolutely!! 💪🏼
God the husky is so good looking! I just rode my 23 300xc yesterday for the first time. Thing rips! Kind of a handful in slower technical terrain but very fun. I agree, this is the best 2 stroke motor ever made.
Nice job. I just bought the 2024 KTM 300 XC. Looks like they put a couple nicer options on the husky such as protaper bars and did rims. Not a real big deal just saying. I love this bike. Went to MX track first ride and it was fantastic. I am coming off a 2022 KTM 450. Heading to the woods today. I'm sure it is going to be fantastic.
A lot of guys are replacing the start / stop button combo with the Nihilo buttons that are separate and better 👍
I will probably swap them out! They are uncomfortable to push haha
I just recently replaced my 23’ start/stop switch with the Nihilo. I race in the NORCS series and it’s from a dead start. The Nihilo was noticeably faster to get started 🤙🏻
No more air forks is a win 👏
Absolutely!
This is gonna be my next bike. Can’t do the grey n yellow plastic tho. She’ll get the full Rockstar graphics from Factory Effex. It’s either this bike or the 24 KTM 300 XC TBI 👍
Right on! I just did a full makeover on this one to Blue and Grey, much better than yellow.
@@XploreEnduro I love the look of Billy Bolt’s Husky with the dark blue graphics and seat
I'm in the same boat & just put deposit on 24 KTM enduro version (not called Erzbergrodeo this year? That's what dealership said). The other issue is I get better price on Husqvarna so I don't know which but KTM is in the front at the moment lol
Got my orange version of this bike a week or so ago and it's such a good all rounder. I love the spring fork and I haven't had any issues at all running a fan in some moderate enduro. I know lots of guys have issues but our local group has been fine, just keep the fan at a higher temp kick in so it isn't on all the time.
What temp do you set at? Cheers
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 200. Still lower than boiling water.
Nice review! happy to see manufacturers changing things that final users have complaint.
The new wp close cartridge is for me the best upgrade, air fork as well as OC xplor forks were the weakest point in the whole ktm lineup.
Absolutely true! Let’s hope things spring fork is the missing component we have all been wanting
Plz upload more videos of you riding it and maybe even best upgrades, I race and just got one of these
Ride video coming this weekend!
Let’s goooooo dude that’s sweet!!! I just uploaded my first ride today!!!
AYO, we're waiting on the update! wanna see it in action!
Fuel injection the way to go this is just beautifully created
Not better than the 2019 TX300 carb model when you use a lectron carb. Sweet bike bro. Im happy to see the spring fork coming back
I’d agree with you up until now. I rode the 19 with a lectron for over a year and loved it but this bike is the full package! Best motor and suspension I’ve rode yet from Husky.
Ill take a 24 anydays 😂
So I’m guessing that you own and have ridden the 2024 TX300 then to make such a bold claim ?
I'd agree. I have a 2018 tx 300. And a 2024 tx 300. The 2018 motor and transmission seems better suited to my riding, it has more bottom end power and less shifting needed. The 2024 revs out higher. 2024 feels lighter and handles better. Just my opinion.
Ktm makes a linkage guard that bolts right up to the skid plate. I went that route as i really like the stock skid plate.
Don’t sell your 2017 or 2018 TX with 38mm Keinhan carb and high compression head. Nothing compares! Don’t get caught up in the “all new” hype
Yep, and we all still ride around in a horse and cart too, has bike technology peaked in 2018 ?
Absolutely don’t buy a TBI if you aren’t ready for a new bike BUT. . . . I’ve owned both a 17 and 18 husky and I would pick this 2024 every single time over them! 💪🏼 it’s a really great bike.
@@TeamBennyRides yes it did then regressed to TPI in 19 and 20 and fools like yourself became the lab rats for these bikes.
I just rode a 24 TX 300 and posted a video riding a 23 back to back for comparison. I felt the old Oil/Spring designed forks are a step in the wrong direction. The forks feel heavy and drop the bike more when tapping the rear brake in the air. Sluggish. On rocky slow stuff they are great, but fast sand, deep whoops, fast washes. aggressive speeds they marginal. On a motocross track they seem dangerous and require springs. The TX, FX, XC models are supposed to be diverse bikes not trail or enduro only. Having access to enduro rides, then motocross tracks, open desert, requires a bunch of effort or time to make them work. Minimum time with a pump and the airforks shine for diversity. If was replacing my 23 husky with a 24, I would rather get a motocross version and suffer with a small tank a 5 speed versus the compromised chassis caused by the heavy oil/spring fork. I wish KTM would offer a trade up option to the higher tech airForks, for those of us that want a bike that can do more than just trail/enduro riding.
Funny how that works because my opinion is the exact opposite haha. I have about 40 hours on my 24 now and I would pay a large premium to keep these spring forks. I think they are better on virtually every terrain I’ve rode them in including moto. I have rode them back to back as well. I definitely understand what you are saying but every other manufacturer uses a traditional oil spring fork and I think it just comes down to preference and adjustability. It’s hard to argue with the ability to respring the air forks with a few pumps, that is cool. I’d go as far as saying I am happier with these stock spring forks then I was with $3k A kit KYBs on my gas gas. An hour into a hare scramble and the harshness of hot air starts to creep in too. I definitely respect your thoughts and appreciate you sharing this info, I have several friends that buy the moto version and add a tank/etc for offroad. I also have a pro level motocross friend that is frustrated the moto bikes still come with aer instead of the traditional spring. Pretty interesting how we all love different things and feelings
@@XploreEnduro ya, I see all that too and if I owned them I’m sure would have to re-spring them which would change the dynamics a lot. Many times you get the spring to do the work, for the right weight on the bike and I only have experience on the stock 24’ spring rate. I don’t race dez or motocross anymore as I have gotten older, so for me just to go out and have some fun and make the adjustments on the fly is so nice, having air to offset the weight of a pack/water, a drone, heavy drone batteries, keeps it simple. In particular, where I live, I might be riding at 45 degree temps one day then 3 days later I’m riding in 90 degree temps on a track. However, I probably should clarify, that I’m not saying the air forks are awesome , rather I can make them pretty good for all my terrain I ride, quickly and easily without pulling them apart. I do like the lighter weight factor . I just wish there was an option from KTM so it was not just one option, across the board with GasGas, KTM, and Husky. So for me I would rather have an OK fork for everything, than an awesome fork for rough terrain, that can suffer on aggressive situations. Which always seemed the case when I race professionally in desert, I had to have a second set for moto. I’m just old and don’t want to fuss with them much. Lol
Nice overview. Thanks.
Of course the 2024 came out 2 weeks after the I bought my 2023 . No wonder I got it on sale
The 23 aer forks are pretty great! I think the savings on the 23 are probably worth it! 💪🏼
Seeing the 23 for like 2k under msrp out the door
@tatersncorn yeah for about 2k for the technical touch kit unvalved no springs lol
The 2-3k savings at dealers right now will pay for much nicer spring setups anyways! It’s a great deal if you can get an XC with Brembo or don’t mind the braktec stuff on the TX!
I don't understand why people ate saying 24 when they're a 23 mdl (Im not sure if they were tbi or TPI at the dealership day ago). They look identical with the grey etc. I'll go in store tomorrow as i really want to know if in buying now or waiting. Ill be watching your vids so keep em coming 👍
This is a 24 model. They look very similar to a 23.
Looks amazing 😍
Nice looking. I still like my TM Racing EN300 though. Been bitten by KTM/Husky/GasGas in the past. Italy nails the enduro sweet spot better than anyone.
Good video, but you are pointing out lots of things that were just supply issue, aka the non o ring chain. some 2023 TX 300 had o ring chain, some didnt. Surprised you want the brembo pull also, the braketec pull i felt for the clutch was far superior than the brembo which is stiffer.
“Supply issue” shouldn’t be an excuse from Husky when we pay $12k+ for these bikes! The braktec clutch is great but the brake components are super inconsistent, some bikes they work great but my 23 model they hardly worked at all! The hinge mount also breaks easier on the braktec. All of it is great but I’ve come to trust the brembo systems and this 24 clutch has a really nice pull to it! I appreciate your thoughts on the braktec
1) assuming "normal" and "no race", but hard enduro use, how much distance can You ride? Can You disappear in the bush for a whole day or You need to bring fuel?
This video was uploaded 9 months ago, I thought and I hope You got some "long distance" experience.
2) what are the problems with BrakeTec brakes? Or is it just a snobby complain against BrakeTec?
Hard enduro you can probably expect 50-55 miles out of a tank. Racing you’ll run out at 40 if you’re lucky. Some of the braktec are good but lots of them are not consistent and don’t bleed/work well. I think they improve each year tho, just hiccups initially.
Nice review!! 🔥
Great video!
Thank you Augusto!
Nice review! Now I want to sell my 20 TE for this bad boy. Ride review incoming?
Absolutely! Gonna get a few videos put together asap
@@XploreEnduro sub
Hey… where’s that follow up vid? Haha
Hi, the petrol pump is small, is all the petrol used in the tank?
I’d like to challenge you to a game of Bike 😎
6 spd transmission would be awesome
It has one! It is nice
Does it have a plug behind the number plate to mount a headlight by any chance ?and the same for a dumb fan ? I know the TE’s have a plug under the tank for the fan to plug and play.
Thanks, awesome bike, great review
No it doesn’t. The TX models don’t come with any wiring for lights/fan. I plan to buy the TE harness or the True North Motos Harness once I can get my hands on a better stator.
Great video. Have you had any issues with that small nose panel on the brake side? It covers the shock body. Mine seems to fit poorly and is difficult to get it to fit. Thanks for the video
I noticed it’s hard to get clipped back on into the right position with my 23! Haven’t had an issue with it yet on the 24, i think it is the same tho.
Just needs a kickstarter
Amen!
Great bike !
How do you break In the forks. I've always gone easy on the motor when new so it the same with suspension
What spring rates front and rear did you choose? What is your weight without gear?
I’m asking because I am 210 lbs on a 2024 KTM 300XC. I’m same weight as Jeff Slavins and he went 4.8 front & 5.0 rear. What do you think?
Is TE300 2024 gona be same as tx300 ?
Very similiar! I believe it will be TBI with oil injection and have the enduro components! With an xplor closed cartridge fork. But I’m just guessing, we will know soon!
Did they update the stator?
When are you going to do another video
I would take the efi shit off and put a lectron carb on that thing and turn it into a evem more a beast.
Dreamer !
I do worry about the subframe. (ive broken 2 aluminum ktm ones) do you think they are strong/ weaker or about the same ?
I’m sure they are weaker than a full aluminum subframe! But hopefully they are stronger than the old husky subframe
@@XploreEnduro heck I have to get my aluminum frame welded back together every 40 hours or so anyways. I think a little flex might be a good thing.
Broke my 21 TX sub TWICE!! May be the reason I go orange next… never broke an aluminum one in my 40+ years
So how do you get the radiator cap off if the hose is attached
Just the same as always, hose just moves with it.
Update ride PLEASE!
Soon! I’ve got the footage, I’m just slacking while I keep riding the awesome bike! Haha
Husqvarna, is there an A between the Q and V? Just curious why people pronounce it HusqAvarna?🤷♂️👍🏻
Same reason people say pitzza instead of pizza 😅
Nice location for video.. man wana just ride up that draw!
I absolutely HATe when dealers put the stickers on the forks vs let customers do it.
The bottom of that draw is my subdivision so I ride up it often! Haha
How many miles can you get on the stock tank? Me problems running out with the odd position of the pickup?
35 miles racing. Prob 45 trail riding pace. Pretty similar or worse as the TPI motors
@@XploreEnduro Thanks! I'd like to have a 50-60 mile range
@@madsoothsayer most people might say it’s 50-60 miles but I’m usually on the gas a lot
Gotcha. How does the stock suspension feel in places like Warner and Chimney? Revalve required for 175lb rider?
@@madsoothsayerit has been the best stock suspension I’ve ever rode after owning 20+ bikes
I hope the TE300 enduro also has the 40% alu 60% plastic that both your bike and ktm uses, I hope they ditch the stupid carbon-plasic one....
It definitely will 👍🏼
What happened to your ‘23?!
I sold it about 2 weeks after buying it. I couldn’t stand spending 12k on a bike that the brakes didn’t work. Luckily the 24 came with brembos that actually work!
whats wrong with the braktec ?
Some work great, some don’t work at all. Just inconsistent in my opinion.
9mm or 10mm brembo clutch?
I have no idea how to find that out haha
On the bottom of the clutch perch there is a number cast into the metal
10MM! Plenty nice pull for my standards!
Needs a bigger stator, and better subframe.
I’m sure the new 2024 TE stator will fit perfectly and give us the watts we want! What’s your complaint with the subframe?
@@XploreEnduro Have you ever rode Hard enduro on a Husky? lol Anyways I know its been revamped in the past their fragile and an arm and a leg to replace. As for the stator just ask any tbi guy riding one out here in Hawaii lol
More importantly the TE will/should have a higher output stator
@@Madtigertv I understand the old subframe broke all the time. I’ve yet to hear a single person breaking this new subframe that is universal between the KTM/Husky. I love that the husky subframe sits lower, makes hard enduro easier. Yes, there is multiple stator options available already so I’m not to concerned with that. This bike will have a headlight and fan soon!
@@XploreEnduro Most of the stator options currently out fail. Theyve been having issues here locally. @Duprauadventures bike died during Endurofest. The aftermarket will catchup, and or just wait for the oem version that will be in the TE. Anyways thats what happens when you wanna ride a tx/xc in HArd enduro and try to throw a fan on her lol
Put a billet aluminum throttle grip body housing on QUICK!!!!!! WHY THEY STILL MESS WITH THAT POT METAL BULLSHIT THAT BREAKS I DON’T KNOW!!!!!
Tive uma bicicleta huskvarna
24s already out?
Seems like dealer just got 23s in ...
Yes, they are showing up to dealers already!
Husq-varna not husk-a-varna. Sorry pet peeve when people don't say it properly.
Ya, I did good about not pronouncing the imaginary A for a while but then I stopped worrying about it. Easier on the tongue for me, not sure why 😂 No matter how much effort you put into a video, the internet will expose each flaw
Ribbed for your pleasure.
Haha 😂
Hi, the petrol pump is small, is all the petrol used in the tank?