Anyone ridden or have a 2017-2019 KTM 250EXC-F or Husqvarna FE250

Twenty36_1

Twenty36_1

Bay Area Born and Raised
I have searched other forums and posted on them. I currently have a 2016 KTM 350XC-F, but have seen some deals on leftover 2019 250exc-f's and FE250's. Anyone have one, or ridden one? I am wondering if they might be worth having in replacement of my 350XC-F, as a second bike, or just should ignore them and look at the 350/500s.

I fluctuate between 175-180 without gear. It would need to go 60mph for a few miles on road. Right now I would use it for fun around town, at local OHV's (carnegie is closest) and tracks, but possibly up at elevation in Tahoe.

I know it will have less power than my 350xcf, but how bad is it? I have searched a bunch of places and can't find any real HP/TRQ numbers stock or uncorked.
 
augustiron

augustiron

2fast 2live 2young 2die
Like all excf of the FI generation, it needs a gearing change, desmog,, real dirt tires and fueling modifications to be what it should be.

I rode a customer's 250xcw after I did the top end. It was fun ripping tight singletrack, but I wouldn't want a 250f as a main dual sport.
Heck, I just chose my 2007 450 over a 2016 350 for riding up at 6k feet here in truckee.
 
KooLaid

KooLaid

Hippocritapotamus
augustiron said:
Me? Yes, 350 excf is wide ratio.
Only the sx and xc are close ratio in the current ktm lineup.
Excf and xcw are wide ratio.
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Oh my bad lol, I meant his. I was wondering if maybe he accidently left out the "W" because I've got a friend interested in that bike.
 
Twenty36_1

Twenty36_1

Bay Area Born and Raised
Mine is a XCF, not W. It is very similar to a SXF, but 18" rear wheel, different suspension valving, kickstand and 6 speed transmission. I thought I read somewhere that have is wider than the SXF trans, but narrower than the EXC/XCFW. Although I can't find it anywhere now, Haha
 
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