TXC310R Vs YZ250FX

Buddy of mine just picked up the 250FX. I'm curious to ride it out in the desert compared to my 450-see if I would miss the power, or like the lighter feel and agility.......

Got a chance to see one up close(250FX) at the Chicago bike show Sunday. I didn't think the FX felt wide whatsoever or large. It felt similar to my 2012 TE310 after I adjusted the ergos to fit my tall stature. I was impressed with the feel of it but I would need to ride it before I'd buy one.

Ok...ride report.....awesome!!
My quick report I wrote on ktmtalk.

Rode about 40 miles today. Terrain consisted of desert singlectrack, sandwashes and high speed sections. I am a 40+ B rider with over 25 years of riding time. I'll be using my 13 Husqvarna TXC 310 as a comparison. First of all bike feels very light while riding.....almost 2 stroke lite. Motor feels like a 300 4 stroke. FX is as powerful as my 310 but has more top end. FX is as fast or faster than 310 TXC. FX has plenty low end power and can be lugged down low and it just keeps moving forward. Fuel injection is perfect. Motor has a lot more engine braking than I'm used to on 310. Had to be careful of letting off throttle in sandwashes.....especially in sandy turns. Could just be a tight motor...I'll find out as I get more miles on it. Suspension is great. A little soft for my 210lbs but performed Damn good. I never felt FX bottom even when screwing up in whoops. I think with a 5.8 spring in rear and .48's up front and it will be the first suspension I didn't immediately send out for a revalve. Front end on FX had a little less bite than Husky. I consider the TXC to be the best handling bike I've ridden so FX is right there. I still have OEM craps tubes in so I ran about 15 psi.....that could be the little less bite problem. Steering is incredibly light! FX also felt right at home on the higher speed 2 track and sandwashes. l did install a Scotts damper on it but don't think it really needs one. Brakes....Front needs help, rear is fine. Bike is loud. Needs an FMF Q series muffler. Overall....I am very impressed with FX and won't miss my TXC. Yamaha hit a homerun with the FX!! I really can't find anything wrong with FX. Anyone considering buying an FX....quit considering and get out and get one before their all sold. I never thought I would ever be a Yami guy....been bleeding Husky red since 2008...but this bike is just that good!!! Any questions about bike post em up and I'll answer as best as I can.

Have to give THANKS to my wife again. She bought the FX for me as my Xmas gift!!! My wife's better than your wife!!!

So other than the availablilty of parts dept., what does the yami do BETTER than the txc? If you had an ironed out txc, what would make the extra $ leap make sense to jump to the fx? I'm just curious. I'm in the same boat as you, ride and race a 13 txc, but interested in the Yamaha, but 3-4k extra buys ALOT of gas and a couple engine rebuilds.

Good question. FX is ready to race/ride out of the box. Add a skid plate and handguards and you'll be happy. Motor has more over rev and really lugs low. Got caught in wrong gear on FX a couple of times going up hills. Jus keep twisting throttle and bike keeps moving. I did not stall bike once. Big thing.....I'm not worrying about bike breaking. Even tho TXC has been reliable, it was always there in the back of my mind it's going to break. Blew rad hoses inaa big race we traveled 12 hours to. Had built up a big lead and were going to finally win after 7 tries....rad hose blew. TXC is an awesome bike and if you can pick one up new for way cheap....do it. Husky just needs some attention and bugs worked out. Suspension wise they use the same component s. I'd give motor battle to YZ. Can't give a clear winner on handling. As I've said before, TXC is the best handling bike I've ever owned.

Awesome, thanks for your review. I do have that reliability thing in the back of my head, but so far she's been good to me. Anyone with a txc, just do the tc rad hoses, gas tank spacers and drainback kit from the get go, then run the 0w-40 with stainless filter and you should be golden. I'd love to throw a leg over the fx though at some point, more good woods bikes on the market is never a bad thing!

the bike mentioned above.....YZ250FX would be my first choice if I was going "mini" 4T trail/enduro/xc bike.

you know what they say never buy the first year of a new model even though its all proven parts has anybody heard any more on the YZ300E

New WR250F/YZ250FX has the same engine, different suspension setting ?

oh i have no doubt its solid Yamahas are my favorite Japanese bike i'v had 8 of'em over the years never any issues

how did you not sell'em an AJP some friend he is especially if he's short and what about the price gotta love that