2027 KTM 300 EXC
$19,195
Recommended Ride Away Pricing. Checked 27 October 2026.
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KTM 300 EXC vs Husqvarna TE 300
Two fuel-injected 300 cc two-stroke enduro bikes from the same parent company, with near-identical engines. The useful differences are price, seat height, rear suspension design and what each brand fits as standard.
Desk research from each maker's or seller's Australian pages, not a ride test. We don't pick a winner. Figures checked between 27 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.
2027 Husqvarna TE 300
$19,795
Recommended Ride Away Pricing. Checked 29 October 2026.
The differences that matter
Price
KTM Australia lists the 2027 300 EXC at $19,195 and Husqvarna Australia lists the 2027 TE 300 at $19,795, both as Recommended Ride Away Pricing. The Husqvarna costs $600 more at those prices. Ride away pricing can vary by state.
Engine
Both are 293 cc two-strokes (293.15 cc for KTM, 293.2 cc for Husqvarna) with six-speed gearboxes and electric start. Husqvarna's page notes an electronic oil pump, so no premix, and a two-position map switch.
Seat height and weight
The TE 300 seat is 952 mm and the 300 EXC seat is 963 mm, 11 mm taller. Both makers quote weight without fuel: 104.4 kg for the KTM and 106.8 kg for the Husqvarna. The KTM holds about 9 L of fuel and the Husqvarna about 8.5 L.
Rear suspension
The KTM uses a WP XPLOR shock with PDS, which mounts without a linkage, and lists 310 mm of rear travel. The Husqvarna uses a WP XACT shock with a linkage and lists 300 mm. The two systems feel different, so ride both if you can.
Warranty
Both offer up to one year of manufacturer warranty, conditional on scheduled servicing at an authorised dealer.
Specifications side by side
Each figure is as the Australian source publishes it. Weight bases differ between makers, so read the label under each weight. "Not published" means the source doesn't give it; we never estimate.
| Spec | KTM 300 EXC | Husqvarna TE 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
| Price | $19,195 | $19,795 |
| Registration | Not stated by the source | Not stated by the source |
| Fit and chassis | ||
| Seat height | 963 mm | 952 mm |
| Weight | 104.4 kgwithout fuel | 106.8 kgwithout fuel |
| Ground clearance | 347 mm | 343 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 1,489 mm |
| Front wheel | Not published | 21 in, 90/90-21 |
| Rear wheel | Not published | 18 in, 140/80-18 |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, 48 mm, compression and rebound adjustable300 mm travel | WP XACT cartridge, 48 mm300 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS, compression, rebound and preload adjustable310 mm travel | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage300 mm travel |
| Front brake | Disc brake | 260 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Disc brake | 220 mm disc |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity | 293.15 cc | 293.2 cc |
| Engine type | 2-stroke | 2-stroke |
| Cooling | Not published | liquid |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | electric | electric |
| Fuel capacity | 9 L | 8.5 L |
| Power | Not published | Not published |
| Torque | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | Premium Manufacturer's Warranty, up to 1 year of coverage; requires scheduled servicing at an authorised KTM dealer | Premium Manufacturer's Warranty, up to 1 year of coverage; requires following the Owner's Manual and completing scheduled services at an authorised Husqvarna Mobility dealer. Stated as valid from Model Year 2027 for off-road motorcycles. |
Which buyer should look at which
KTM 300 EXC
- Riders who want the lower of the two prices.
- Riders curious about the linkless PDS rear shock.
Husqvarna TE 300
- Riders who want the 11 mm lower seat.
- Riders who want the electronic oil pump and map switch Husqvarna describes on its page.
Check before you buy
- Neither Australian page states road registration. Ask the dealer before you buy if you need it.
- Compare the dealer's service schedule and parts costs.
- Sit on both: seat height is a spec figure, not a fit check.
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