TE/TC TE300 or 300exc 6days

[Super5onic88]

I am looking at purchasing a new 300 but I am torn between the New Husky TE300 and the New KTM 300exc 6days.
From what I can see everything is almost identical except the Husky has a linkage rear.

I'd really like the Husky to be different from the crowd down here in Western Australia but I used to work at a KTM dealership so I can probably get a better deal. I have 2 other KTMs that I want to purchase in the not too distant future so I may be able to get a package discount for bulk buying

Just after some opinions from others.

Is much adjustment needed to these bikes to make them run to their full potential (most 4strokes have plenty of hidden potenial at the cost of big $$) or is it a nail driver straight out of the box?

 

[marty75]

The Husky has all the extras the six days has and is $2000 or more cheaper here in Aus. No brainer to me, that's why I got the TE300.
Mine is basically stock, just added the usual gear to protect it. They run fine out o the crate, although mine needed the needle changed as I was only getting around 65km before hitting reserve.
You can get heaps more power out of the bike with an exhaust and jetting, but a 300 2 stroke is fast enough for 95% of riders.

 

[Motosportz]

except the Husky has a linkage rear.

thats the winner for me.

 

[reveille]

Plastic sub frame too. 6 days has pretty much the same goodies other than that.

 

[Norman Foley]

KTM Six Days has a good bit of content that a Husky doesn't have.....

SIX DAYS EQUIPMENT

• 4CS closed-cartridge fork from WP Suspension for optimum damping and high reserves against bottoming out
• Camel seat for improved long-distance comfort
• Skid plate for effective frame and engine protection
• Milled, orange anodised triple clamps for extremely precise fork clamping and optimum fork function
• Orange frame
• Supersprox Stealth 2-component rear sprocket with an aluminium inner ring and steel outer ring for maximum durability
• Solid rear brake disc (no slots/holes) for improved heat resistance and reduced brake pad wear
• New floating front brake disc for consistent braking performance in extreme conditions
• New front brake disc guard for optimum protection from stone impact
• New, light and sturdy racing mirror
• New Metzeler tyres developed in cooperation with KTM for outstanding grip and traction
• Radiator guard for effective radiator protection
• Radiator fan for all 4-stroke models to optimise temperature management in extreme conditions
• Carbon pipe guard on all 2-stroke models for effective expansion chamber protection
• Six Days silencer, anthracite anodised and with Six Days logo (except 125 EXC)
• Front axle puller for simple front wheel removal
• Orange radiator grille
• Orange chain guide
• Exclusive Six Days graphics, this year with a striking Argentinian design

 

[Motosportz]

Most that list for me is fluff and not stuff I need. I thought all huskys came with the 4CS forks?

 

[reveille]

They do. Only thing I see different is the sprocket

 

[Norman Foley]

They do. Only thing I see different is the sprocket

Your bike came stock with radiator guards, axle pull, Factory blue triple clamps, blue chain guide, solid rear disc and front disc guard?

 

[Super5onic88]

I may be able to wing a discount on the six days. No discount on the Husky.

 

[reveille]

Your bike came stock with radiator guards, axle pull, Factory blue triple clamps, blue chain guide, solid rear disc and front disc guard?

Yep and an orange frame too! LOL It did come with billet triples and matching rims. 6 days I've seen do NOT come with radiator guards, just orange louvers. Read the fine print. Not much difference where it counts between the 2 IMHO.

 

[Norman Foley]

KTM guards are round stock and use the stock louvers. There is a difference between not thinking added content is valuable and saying it isn't there...

 

[reveille]

Ahhh yes I see. You're right I missed that while looking at it on the dealer floor. My 501 had some kinda stiffeners in there which I removed when installing the 7602 braces. Don't get me wrong the 6 days is an awesome choice but very pricey at least at the dealers near me(11k+). The bits add up and I'd imagine the 6 days hold their value pretty well.

 

[Super5onic88]

I like the idea of a bike coming with all the fruit straight off the shop floor. I am a compulsive modder and can't help but do every mod imaginable to my toys it's an expensive habit.

 

[Norman Foley]

Most that list for me is fluff and not stuff I need. I thought all huskys came with the 4CS forks?

All '14 TE/FE's have 4CS forks and billet clamps. Standard '14 EXC/XC-W's have Open Chamber forks and cast clamps, so that's the biggest upgrade on a '14 KTM Six Days.

 

[LandofMotards]

I'd say get the Husky...after all, you're asking on the Cafe . I'm still going to hate KTM's when/if I get a new Husky, as it should be

 

[Norman Foley]

I'd say get the Husky...after all, you're asking on the Cafe . I'm still going to hate KTM's when/if I get a new Husky, as it should be

I get a bunch of ribbing with the Huskaberg, but I'll never be able to buy a full on KTM...

 

[Kawagumby]

Billet vs cast triples? Why is one better than the other - shinier? Hmmm shinier, shineyer, shiney, hiney... what was I talking about?

 

[Motosportz]

Billet vs cast triples? Why is one better than the other - shinier? Hmmm shinier, shineyer, shiney, hiney... what was I talking about?

For the average guy the cast are plenty strong and probably lighter. The billet ones look cool and are stronger, threads better, have some changes and can be bought in different offsets.

 

[Motosportz]

I like the idea of a bike coming with all the fruit straight off the shop floor. I am a compulsive modder and can't help but do every mod imaginable to my toys it's an expensive habit.

I like to pick and choose from all offerings to set it up for me not whatever the factory offers. Beta has a cool build it program.

 

[Norman Foley]

For the average guy the cast are plenty strong and probably lighter. The billet ones look cool and are stronger, threads better, have some changes and can be bought in different offsets.

Cast clamps actually more compliant, in a good way for technical riding. I changed clamps on my '12 Husaberg, which came with the black billet ones, as I wanted less offset. KTM rep, who is also a AA rider and former regional enduro champ, suggested cast EXC/XC-W ones. I did just that and like them, but they look less trick....