Is There Anything Inherently Bad About Italian Huskys?

I just bought an '07 te250, perhaps hastily, with 6k miles for 2.5k that runs fine with the exception of a leaky rear break cylinder, and I'm hearing mixed opinions including the difficulty obtaining parts. Thoughts folks?

a tiny bit spendy but it should be solid. I think there were both carb'ed and FI bikes that year (blue & yellow, red & white too)? The motors all have the same bottom end IIRC and should be reliable.

the brake cylinder rebuild kit should be available through KTM, because Husky used the same brakes (Brembo and Magura).

have fun.

07 TE250 is a very solid bike.

Earlier 250's had soft valves that stretched.

That would be the 2004 models to be specific.

I had an 07 te 250. Great bike overall. Never had any large issues with the bike. I regret selling it, but went back to a 2-stroke. Miss the ability to commute around town on it. Oh well, you live and you learn. The only things I didn't like were the starter motor (warm blooded), but it kicked over easily so I wasn't worried about it, and the kickstand. Would like to get back on an EFI version or a new FE 250 at some point to see the differences. Good luck and enjoy the bike!

THE MAGURA CLUTCH! (See my recent post)

Great enduro bikes. Love the tight stuff. mechanicals pretty reliable.
I always put in 2 stroke racing oil in the fuel at 200:1 keeps valves cushioned and looks after top comp. ring.
Iridium plug for cold weather starts and Bobs your uncle.

Yep I used the 2 stroke at 200:1 as well never touched the valves in 140hours. 2009 310.

My 2010 has been solid since new, I don't like the stands, mine has never worked, bike always falls over even some times on flat concrete, I just find the 450s quite heavy and a work out to push hard.