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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 300 XC-WHusqvarna TX 300 Heritage
Model year20232023
Price$11,099$11,299
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight103 kg100 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-19 90/90-21 / 140/90-19

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

Picking between the KTM 300 XC-W and the Husqvarna TX 300 Heritage usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 300 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Husqvarna TX 300 Heritage counters with its own power figure at 100 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: