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06 TC450 or 08 TXC450?

racemx904

racemx904

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Which one? My brother has pick of either and not sure which one......

Pros and Cons....

I have the same issue... 12 TE250 or 11 TE310 or one of those 450s?
 
Pretty big spectrum of bikes ... the 06 model is about unknown to me and I do have an 08 TXC250 which has over a 1,000 hrs ...Its a very good bike 6-speed and maybe under-rated ... As a comparison, I doubt I'm much faster (on the trails) on my newer 010 TC250s that have the Xlite engine design...

You are gonna have to look at total engine hours also ...4 bangers, as compared to 2t bikes, seem to have a shorter life expectancy before deep engine work.

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The next set of bikes (2011, 2012) you mention have efi :) ... Read any stories on efi bikes? :) .. These bikes have the Xlite engines that were the last design from Italy before KTM arrived... They are lighter in weight for sure ....I've had no issues with mine (2010 TC250s, ~same Xlite engines w/CARB) really other than one bike needed at updated auto-decompress (for starting issue) and one bike has needed rings since I purchased it at ~50 hrs ... ~200 hrs later and its still going. I have the rings just being lazy here.

You might wanna ask about fuelpump issues and what injector hardware and EFI mapping for starters on these bikes. Definitely ride these and look for any bogging issues with the EFI at ALL throttle positions...

Good luck .. All these bikes (not sure on that 06 model) turn very well and should have a low price I'd guess that you should look into also ...

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With all the KTM buyout, some parts have become an issue for real with some Husky models. The bikes you have listed are all ITL designs, made a few yrs, very similar, and should have parts available, OEM or 3rd party in many cases ... I have no parts problems with my gaggle of bikes but I gotta admit, the 012 EFI bike I have just sits currently.
 
Well all these bikes are brand new no oil or ever started....

My uncle passed and my brother and I are taking one each....

pretty much deciding on selling the 11 and 12 because the were easy sells at $4000 each....

Now the 06 TC450 is K/s only model I believe and the 08 is E Start....

Not sure what different suspension they have and such....

Is the TC a pain to start after its warm?
 
racemx904 said:
Well all these bikes are brand new no oil or ever started....

My uncle passed and my brother and I are taking one each....

pretty much deciding on selling the 11 and 12 because the were easy sells at $4000 each.... Yep and the EFI might need sorted out..

Now the 06 TC450 is K/s only model I believe and the 08 is E Start.... My 08 TXC (1,200 hrs) has a eStart that has never failed yet except for battery.

Not sure what different suspension they have and such.... Suspension is KYB or Marzocchi on front ...All very good ... Some might have KYB on the rear also.

Is the TC a pain to start after its warm? Not sure but I'd guess its OK .. My 08 TXC is no problem starting with the kicker or estart. As far as I know, the starting issues started with the Xlite engines. (Someone please correct me if this is wrong)
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Brand new? I was just writing on another thread that I'd have more Huskies if I was in the states and still had a job ... And that there are plenty used shiny Huskies for sale there ..

See the inlines ...
 
He was a tiny dealer and didnt like to cut "deals" on bikes... lol

Plus no in house financing....
 
So down to the 2008 txc450 and a 2012 te250.....

guess these feel more like my 09s than my 04s....

my 04 te250 was SLOOOOOW.... is this 2012 any better?

Specs that peak my interest....

08 450 is 240 dry 12te250 is 246 wet.... whats the real numbers.... lol

450 is .5 inches taller....

EFI problems?
 
2008 TXC450, rock solid engine, state of the art Keihin FCR41 carb, great chassis and LTR Tuned Suspension. Many finishes zero DNFs both in Nat H&H and local races. My big issue until I got it dialed was clutch slave issues and I also changed the master cylinder as well, once I bullet proofed it all was well. Lots of support from ZipTy Racing, 7602 and others.

 
racemx904 said:
Which one? My brother has pick of either and not sure which one......

Pros and Cons....

I have the same issue... 12 TE250 or 11 TE310 or one of those 450s?
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Depends how you are planning on using your bike. The TC450 is the least versatile of the bunch. Short transmission is really only truly happy on a track. If you're riding tight single track with lots of trees and few places to open up the bike then the 250 or 310 would be best. Either will have more power than your 2004 250. But not a ton more power, they are still small engines. The txc 450 is better for more open style riding. Bigger heavier more powerfull bike than the 250/310.
 
racemx904 said:
So down to the 2008 txc450 and a 2012 te250.....

guess these feel more like my 09s than my 04s....

my 04 te250 was SLOOOOOW.... is this 2012 any better?

Specs that peak my interest....

08 450 is 240 dry 12te250 is 246 wet.... whats the real numbers.... lol

450 is .5 inches taller....

EFI problems?
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There have been real WT numbers given out here before by guys who have true scales ... They are all heavy as compared to 2t bikes in most cases ...

As far apart as these bikes are mechanically, its further between a 250cc bike and a 450cc bike ... You might wanna start with displacement size to pick a bike. Myself, I have about zero desire to own and ride any ~450cc bike I have ever seen or read about. That size bike just does not fit with my riding.

There is an EFI\CARB section here in this cafe ... Should be called an EFI section.
 
I've always leaned towards 125-200 2 stroke even as a phat (225 lbs) old guy.... just like the light weight.....

the WR300 was good but after 2-3 hours thru the woods it drug me around.... I'm kinda leaning towards the 250 but heck maybe both...
 
Also 240 dry.... 3 qts of oil and another 2 qts of water.... guessing 6-7 lbs total... so a 450 and a 250 are the same weight? dont seem right or is that gas too?
 
It says the 2012 TE250 is 2 inches shorter..... How did they shorten? with spacers? Something I can remove?
 
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