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to get more hold up and more
confidence in these areas of the
track.
The Husqvarna's engine was
well-received, and rightly so.
It's the same engine from our
second-place finisher (KTM).
You'll find few changes from one
Austrian bike to the other in the
engine department. The FC offers
that long, linear pull through the
range and has virtually no sign-
off. A Brembo hydraulic clutch
comes standard on the FC and
provides effortless pull as you log
laps. The vented airbox and OEM
map switch are other premium
features that we indulged in,
opting for the more aggressive
setting every time.
It's hard enough to pick one
winner in a field of practically
unchanged motorcycles. Now
try to decipher three bikes that
are verging on identical triplets!
The Husqvarna does have a few
key differences from its fellow
Austrians: carbon subframe,
lower suspension, white body
styling and ProTaper handlebars.
However, the Husqvarna fell just a
few points shy of podium territory
in the overall ranking. Shorter
riders or those who crave the
most premium features will favor
the FC 250.
The Husky has
a lower stance.
Depending on
your stature that
could be a good
thing—or not.
