VOLUME 59 ISSUE 49 DECEMBER 6, 2022 P79
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Finishing just off the
podium is the Husqvarna
FC 250. Despite being all-new,
this bike finds itself in fourth
place for the second year in a
row. The Husqvarna received
contrasting reviews which
ultimately lowered its (no pun
intended) overall ranking.
Let's start with the good.
The FC 250 is like a crouched
tiger, sitting in the attack
position and ready to pounce
on its prey. The new-gen
Husky still maintains that
premium fit and finish of the
Husky we've come to know.
Simply put, it just feels like a
well-made machine.
The polarized feedback on
this bike is all suspension.
At the surface level, 10mm
doesn't seem like a big
difference. What it translates
to are the seat height and
actual suspension travel.
The Husqvarna's seat height
is three-quarters of an inch
lower than the KTM, while
the suspension travel is
five and seven millimeters
shorter for the front and
rear, respectively. This also
means the Husky sits about
a quarter of an inch lower to
the ground. Again, it doesn't
seem like much until you take
the bike out on the track.
Hitting any flat turn
is where these slight
differences really add up.
The lowered character of
the bike makes the chassis
feel Velcroed to the ground.
Combine that with the
maneuverability of the steel
frame, and the entire package
feels smooth and controlled.
The stability of the Husky was
liked by every rider, especially
in the less-rutted conditions
of Cahuilla Creek.
The Husky's WP suspension
continues to improve, and
everyone was impressed with
the strides made by their Xact
air fork. A few of our riders
hadn't been on the air system
FOURTH PLACE
FOURTH PLACE
FOURTH PLACE
FOURTH PLACE
FOURTH PLACE
FOURTH PLACE
HUSQVARNA
FC 250
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