Linkage or PDS? 2025 Husqvarna TE300 Heritage Edition and 2025 KTM 300XCW Champion Edition Compared

2025 Husqvarna TE300 Heritage Edition and 2025 KTM 300XCW Champion Edition compared. Linkage vs PDS! Which would you choose? Let me know in the comments section!

The TE300 feels light and agile and with the FMF Fatty pipe and 2.1 Ti Powercore silencer the engine has a lively and strong feel and sounds amazing! The chassis and suspension work great off road - plush and absorbing and well damped.

The 300XCW engine feels more responsive - maybe Motocross Action Magazine is correct and the Husky airbox is choked off. The PDS rides a little bit higher - feels a little taller mostly in the corners. The footpegs on the 300XCW feel higher too. The latest PDS suspension settings are well damped and plush with a progressive damping feel - way less fore/aft pitch compared to the previous PDS suspension.

TE300 vs 300XCW on a short flow woods loop....    • Linkage vs PDS!  2025 Husqvarna TE300 vs 2...  

TE300 vs 300XCW on a tight short woods loop...    • Linkage vs PDS!  2025 Husqvarna TE300 vs 2...  

I like the feel of the TE300 ergos, smaller radiator shrouds, thinner front fender, and slightly lower feel in the corners. I like the simplicity and lightweight of the PDS rear suspension and the more responsive engine feel on the 300XCW. More back to back rides soon!