Husqvarna TE 300 Heritage vs KTM 300 XC-W (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna TE 300 Heritagestacks up against the KTM 300 XC-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna TE 300 HeritageKTM 300 XC-W
Model year20232023
Price$11,299$11,099
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight106 kg103 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave disk.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave disk.Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-191.60-21 / 2.15-19

Husqvarna TE 300 Heritage vs KTM 300 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna TE 300 Heritage and the KTM 300 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna TE 300 Heritage brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the KTM 300 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the KTM 300 XC-W has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: