P90
2020 250cc FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS SHOOTOUT
SHOOTOUT
T
he Husqvarna FC 250 received
the same 2020 treatment as
the other half of the Austrian
duo, receiving the same new piston
and revised damping on the WP Xact
fork, but moving in a different direction
from the KTM and going softer rather
than firmer on the overall setting. This
seems to have made the difference
between the two as the Husky barely
edged out the KTM for the runner-up
spot in our shootout.
The softer, more compliant nature
of the FC's valving won over most of
our testers. The plush valving didn't
fall short for any of our aggressive
riders as the air-spring versatility is
able to suit any number of different
weights and ability levels. That's what
the Husqvarna does so well—accom-
modate a wide span of riders. That, of
course, is an advantage in shootouts.
The WP suspension, and supple
fork action in particular, handle the
small bumps and chop exceptionally
well. The flex from the steel frame also
goes a long way in complementing the
suspension action for a comfortable
and well-balanced ride. The suspen-
sion is not without its critics, however,
and some riders didn't get along as
well with the light front-wheel feel of
the WP Xact air fork. "I never felt like
the front end was grounded," one
tester said. Another commented that
the front wheel lacked bite, and that
he preferred the more planted feel of
the Honda and the Yamaha.
FC 250
HUSQVARNA
