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Husqvarna TE 250 vs the 250 Two-Stroke Enduros
The lightweight woods weapon vs KTM 250 XC-W and Beta 250 RR.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
Quick verdict
- Choose the Husqvarna TE 250 if you want the 250 two-stroke woods formula with Husqvarna’s build and Empire’s local support.
- Choose the KTM or Beta if you prefer their suspension tune or plush feel — fit and dealer support decide this class.
The TE 300 trades revvy character for low-end lug — Empire stocks both; compare in person.
2027 Husqvarna TE 250 vs. the 250 two-stroke enduros
The lightweight woods weapon. Husqvarna’s TE 250 is a 249cc two-stroke enduro — the do-everything trail displacement that’s torquey enough for the nasty stuff and light enough to save your day. Its rivals: the corporate-cousin KTM 250 XC-W and Beta’s 250 RR. Nobody in this class publishes horsepower; here’s what actually separates them.
HusqvarnaTE 250 In stock | KTM250 XC-W | Beta250 RR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 249cc two-stroke | ~250cc two-stroke | ~250cc two-stroke |
| Seat height | 37.5″ (952 mm) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Ground clearance | 13.9″ (354 mm) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Fuel | 2.2 gal (8.5 L) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Local dealer support | Empire, Spokane Valley ✓ | other dealers | other dealers |
| Price starting MSRP | see live pricing below | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
Where the TE 250 makes its case
Two-stroke simplicity, big clearance, and a dealer five minutes off I-90.
- ✓The woods-riding formula. A 250 two-stroke is the enduro sweet spot: strong low-end for technical terrain, a fraction of a four-stroke’s rebuild cost, and less weight to pick up when the trail wins one.
- ✓Husqvarna’s build. Competition chassis, 6-speed gearbox, 13.9″ of ground clearance and an 8.5-liter tank for real loops — plus Husqvarna’s component spec.
- ●Straight talk. The KTM 250 XC-W is the TE’s corporate cousin — mechanically close, split mostly by suspension tune, styling and dealer preference — and Beta’s 250 RR has earned a cult following for its plush, tractable feel. In this class, fit and local support decide it; Spokane Valley’s Husqvarna dealer is Empire.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Husqvarna TE 250 a two-stroke?
Yes — the TE 250 is Husqvarna’s 249cc two-stroke enduro, with a 6-speed gearbox, 13.9″ of ground clearance and a 2.2-gallon tank. (The four-stroke line is the FE series.)
TE 250 or TE 300 — which should I buy?
The 250 is lighter-feeling and revvier; the 300 trades a little of that for more low-end lug in the really technical stuff. Both share the chassis. If you ride tight, steep, nasty terrain most weekends, the 300’s torque is worth it; otherwise the 250 is the sweeter all-rounder. Empire stocks both — compare them side by side.
Where can I buy the Husqvarna TE 250 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA has the 2027 TE 250 in stock with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text 509-498-3541 or stop by.
TE 250 figures are 2027 specifications published by Husqvarna Motorcycles (US). Manufacturers do not publish horsepower in this class. KTM and Beta details vary by model year — verify at ktm.com and betausa.com. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
