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simple for the consumer to set
up. The shock (with a softer
spring rate for 2107) works well
in conjunction with the AER
48 forks, providing great rear
wheel traction and forward drive.
Riding the Husky FC 250 you'd
never guess it had an air fork, it
is very close to a well-performing
spring fork.
Overall performance from the
Husqvarna FC 250 in regards to
the suspension is excellent. It is
comfortable in small chop and
resists bottoming. The bike is
balanced and predictable. The
chassis design is an excellent
balance between high-speed
stability and cornering prowess.
We had at least one tester who
felt the Husqvarna was the best
turning bike in the shootout while
still providing the best straight-
line stability, two traits that rarely
live together in harmony in one
motocross bike.
Again, the Husky and the KTM
are virtually the same bike. They
use the same suspension set-
tings and handle so much alike
that back-to-back comparisons
had test riders really digging to
find differences. A few test riders
could feel a slight difference in
the rear end due to the swing-
arm variances and some testers
even contributed a minuscule
difference in front suspension
feel to the difference in handle-
bar brands and flex.
2
nd
PLACE
HUSQVARNA
FC 250
NOTABLE FEATURES
•WP AER 48 Air Fork
•Handlebar Mapping
Adjustment
•Electric Starting
•Hydraulically Operated Clutch
•Chromoly Steel Frame/
Composite Subframe
•Pro Taper Handlebars
•Dunlop MX3S Tires
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Weight: 230 lbs. (full gas)
Seat Height: 37.8 in.
MSRP: $8599
