TE/TC Two new 2T models for 2017

I wouldn't mind having a tx300 to add to the collection!

I'm not sure that's what the TX300 will be like. If you compare it to the KTM line, what are differences between an XC and XCW? Suspension linkage, forks, and transmission. The Husky's all come with linkage, so we can rule that out. They all have 4cs forks like the XC's, just different valving. I don't think that they would have a different model just for transmission differences.

Any possibilities of a wider ratio 6 speed in the 300TX versus a closer ratio 5 speed or the ultra wide ratio 5 speed? I have no knowledge as that isn't what I am looking for but KTM is trying to differentiate the two brands.

so nobuddy likes my white 300 freeride idea im crushed

Austrian TE250/300 have a "Wide Ratio" 6 speed, same as a KTM XC-W 250/300. First and second are low and you have a jump to third and a tall sixth gear. With stock 13/50 US spec gearing it will go slow in the tight and do 90 mph in sixth. 250/300 6 speed "Close Ratio" tranny moves first and second higher and closer to third and then third through sixth are the same. The old 5 speed XC-W and XC trannys were very different, real wide ratio and close ratio.

Thanks Norman, I don't pay enough attention to the bigger bores.

I want a wide ratio 6 speed for sure! The te300 is incredible bike in anything tight but I do wish I could stretch my transmission out a little bit haha preferably a taller 6th cause it's got the guts to pull it

I hear you. I've looked for 7th and even 8th gear more than a few times.

Was it the understanding that moving forward Husky was going to be changing the parts on the bike as long as the basic platform stayed the same. So lights or transmission, e-start , swingarms ect would be what made the Husky brand different.

How fast do you guys go? My '12 Husaberg TE250, which has the same tranny as Husky TE and KTM XC-W, with 13/52 gearing (2 up on rear), will go 80 mph in 6th with throttle to spare. That's no dream either, that's on an ICO Checkmate, that's calibrated within .001 in a measured mile. I never tried it with stock 13/50, but has to be good for 90+ mph. Are you sure your main jet isn't holding you back? 250 definitely revs out further than 300....

I'm sure it'll go faster than me but honestly after riding a thumper for a good while, the high sustained revs make me nervous on the short gravel road sections. I just need ear plugs and a pair of brass balls is all. Haha
I have a lectron and the power jet definitely gets the over revs ripping which seems like it'll launch to the moon.

2017 MX models are up this morning on husqvarna-motorcycles.com

http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/motocross-2017/

http://www.dirtrider.com/2017-husqvarna-motocross-bikes-announced#page-16

http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/off-road/cross-country/tx-300/

I don't see the plastic change for the TE models....I thought for sure. Maybe they still are in work on the website.

On the TX and TC models 2Ts you can see the new stuff, very noticeable is the head stay, among all the other stuff.

The BEST thing about the new engine is that it is C/B shaft equipped....a freakin 300 2T with a counterbalancer...holy crap this thing is going to stupid good.

Looks like it on all the big bikes