TE/TC New 2021 TE250i

Again with the gold wheels! Looks awesome. They look great. I agree 100 percent chassis wise. I went from my 15 te300 to my 20 tx300i and it handles tons better than the 15 did. Way more planted. I do miss the te first gear but otherwise the 20 is a rocket. My 20 corners much better as well. The new engines are so smooth. Very little vibration what so ever. Keep us posted and have fun with the new ride. Not to sure if they fixed it or not but I know my tx power valve cover leaks like crazy I just haven’t fixed it yet.

After recently grabbing a run out 2020 TE250, I agree generally with your positive comments. Probably the best dirt bike I have ridden, and it’s in my shed! But the power certainly isn’t 300 like off the bottom, that’s to be expected so no problem. And it’s not that linear that it’s boring either. Like a perfectly jetted 250 should be, nice power hit mid range and it’s fun to go through the gears and clutch it out of corners instead of spending all day in 3rd.
My only issues are the low seat isn’t ideal for a 6 footer, slightly cramped but a tall seat is on the agenda. I already put bar risers on so stand up riding is much better. But the ground clearance is interesting compared to my old KTM. I’m dealing with a lot more trail trash smacking my feet and hitting the pipe. No biggie, just different.
Really nice photos too. The gold rims look cool mate.

Rides with my local club, an inspiration to all. But even his insane pace would take a total of over 13 years to log 2000 hours. The 2018 owner did it in 3 years, tops. Or perhaps you meant 200 hours

Keep the comments flowing, my 17 TX300 is fresh, probably a good time to sell...... I am very committed to my dealer GP Motorcycles for all they have given and done for my drug habit. So that said they are a KTM/Husky/G-G dealer. I want to stay with the 300 2T program but it would be a TX300i but...possibly the TE model for the lighting extras. Also I am watching very closely at Sherco 300 and the Beta 300 truthfully due to their continuing choice of carbby models for the long term simplicity I like.

You want to check the lower radiator hose on the left-hand side . Since they've lowered the radiators a simple fall can push it in to contact with the upper bolt of what I think is the power valve cover . I heard about this on Dirt Bike Channel where his hose started to leak.
I've added some protection there.

Maybe it’s just mine who knows. I’ve seen some stuff on another forum about a guys ktm leaking in the same spot as mine. It’s not super severe so I’m being a procrastinator. I’ll check and make sure but I’m almost positive it’s not coolant. Personally I don’t feel like you’d be going wrong with any of these machines but now that husky has steady parts and a super solid bike I’m pretty committed to the brand (lame to some but I like what I like). I’d like to rip one of the 250s just to check one out. I’ve seen a couple guys complaining too about the lower subframe mount (mine broke from a hard drop, sucks) but some have said no hard crashes and they break but who knows. Ride the piss out of it and enjoy that awesome machine!

Similar situation here but the exhaust broke the fall just right and the rest is history. I’ll ride it like it is until other issues arise. I hear they are pretty pricey. Seen a few other pics of other broken in the exact same spot on either side. The one on my 15 was way tough. I ate it so hard on that bike on more than one occasion and didn’t have a single issue.

makes me want to get one, my 2014 TE 250 is a very good bike but CB be nice

Kelly, I have not done my usual research. Does the 21 update the chassis? New feel/handling? or same as 2020 -19 ?