Shopping the Husqvarna TX 300 and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 300 XC, GasGas EX 300 and Beta 300 RX? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. A race-ready 300 2-stroke cross-country bike — fuel injection, oil injection, electric start, WP and Brembo, XC-tuned and light at ~225 lb. Here’s the honest look, platform truth included.
2026 Husqvarna TX 300 vs. the 300 2-stroke cross-country class
A race-ready 300 2-stroke cross-country bike — fuel injection, oil injection, electric start, WP and Brembo, XC-tuned and light at ~225 lb. Here’s the honest look, platform truth included.
HusqvarnaTX 300 Our pick | KTM300 XC | GasGasEX 300 | Beta300 RX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 293cc 2-stroke | 293cc 2-stroke | 293cc 2-stroke | 293cc 2-stroke |
| Fuel injection + oil injection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | varies |
| Electric start | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight dry, approx. | 225 lb | ~228 lb | ~228 lb | ~233 lb |
| WP + Brembo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Sachs / Nissin |
| Price starting MSRP | $12,049 | ~$11,499 | ~$10,999 | ~$10,999 |
Why buy the TX 300 from Empire
A light, race-ready 300 two-stroke built for cross-country — the sprint-and-woods weapon.
- ✓Light and fast. At around 225 lb with a punchy, tractable 300 2-stroke, the TX is built for the pace of cross-country — quick to change direction, strong out of corners.
- ✓XC-ready and modern. Cross-country tuning, fuel injection and oil injection (no premix), electric start, WP suspension and Brembo brakes — race-ready out of the crate.
- ✓Premium spec, local support. Top-shelf components and Husqvarna finish, backed by Empire for parts and service.
- ●Straight talk. The TX 300 shares its platform with the KTM 300 XC — and the GasGas EX 300 is essentially the same bike for about $1,000 less. Beta’s 300 RX is a well-liked independent alternative. You pay for Husqvarna’s premium trim and its light, race-focused feel.
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.
Watch before you buy — top TX 300 videos
▶Husqvarna TX 300 TBI — Deep-Dive ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶First Ride — TX 300 Fuel-Injected 2-StrokeIndependent YouTube review
▶First Ride — Husqvarna TX 300Independent YouTube review
▶Riding the TX 300 — Raw ReviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Husqvarna TX 300 a good choice?
A light, race-ready 300 two-stroke built for cross-country — the sprint-and-woods weapon. At around 225 lb with a punchy, tractable 300 2-stroke, the TX is built for the pace of cross-country — quick to change direction, strong out of corners.
How does the Husqvarna TX 300 compare to the competition?
The TX 300 shares its platform with the KTM 300 XC — and the GasGas EX 300 is essentially the same bike for about $1,000 less. Beta’s 300 RX is a well-liked independent alternative. You pay for Husqvarna’s premium trim and its light, race-focused feel.
Where can I see the Husqvarna TX 300 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Husqvarna TX 300 with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.