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when compared to the KTM 250
SX-F, overall max output is virtu-
ally the same. Some test riders
preferred the ever-so-slightly
smoother delivery of the FC 250.
A few keen testers noticed an
ever-so-slight power advantage
from the Husqvarna in the upper
stratosphere of the rpm's, but it
takes a skilled rider to fully use
the high revving power of the
Husky engine. Low-end excite-
ment isn't part of riding the
Husqvarna FC 250, the power
comes to life in the mid and
blows minds in the upper rpm's.
If you want your Husky to run
exactly like a KTM, simply drill out
the plastic airbox for more airflow.
The mapping switch allows a
choice between maps one and
two. One is stock, two is aggres-
sive. We liked the aggressive
map because it helped boost the
mid-power, making the FC 250
a little easier to get going out of
the corners. There is a button for
traction control, but on a 250F,
it really isn't a necessary option
like it is on a 450. The FC 250
also offers launch control—we
never used it; there is no reason
for launch control on a 250F.
Stock gearing is 14/51, we
prefer the 13/50 gearing from
last year, it would help add a little
more excitement to the low-end
and give more life to second
gear out of tight corners. Only
top-level guys like the taller gear-
ing this year.
WP did it right when design-
ing the WP AER 48 air fork. Not
only does it work better than
any other production air fork, it
is ultra light and only uses one
air valve. It works well and it is
