2010 tc250 vs txc250 for woods

[water racer]

I realize the big difference is carb vs efi, but what else?
What are the gearing differences?
What about suspension?
I mainly ride single track, with my wr125 and would like to do the same with a 250f but would also like to be able to do some longer rides. Fuel capacity the same on both?
Thanks, GP

 

[jmetteer]

I realize the big difference is carb vs efi, but what else?
What are the gearing differences?
What about suspension?
I mainly ride single track, with my wr125 and would like to do the same with a 250f but would also like to be able to do some longer rides. Fuel capacity the same on both?
Thanks, GP

The TC is lighter, handles a little better and has more power IMHO.

I am not sure on gearing.

Suspension is about the same, my TC seemed like it was very similar to Kelly's TXC in the suspension area. I rode them like 6 months apart though, maybe longer. The TC suspension is set up well for woods, needs a re-valve for MX though.

The fuel tank is the same on both but the capacity is not. 1.8 for the TC and 1.5 for the TXC with the fuel pump eating up that bit of capacity.

If the button is a must than the TXC is the way to go. Both bikes are going to probably take some fiddling to get running to their potential. JD jetting kit or JD EFI tuner are available for both.

Later,

 

[water racer]

I like the idea of lighter and simpler, I guess one would need to work with the tuning to make starting easier, I have never had the button, so I am not spoiled yet!
I know on the TXC guys are going to a 12 tooth front sprocket to help in tight woods, is it the same on the TC? And if so, does it still have enough legs for the occasional fire road?
In the end, it will come down to whichever one I find the best deal on. I recently let a great deal on a TXC get away, but I am in a better position to jump next time.
GP

 

[krieg]

I've owned and ridden both. If I had to choose between one or the other for an "everything" bike it would be the TC without hesitation. The TC will peel the paint off the TXC. The button is really nice, but if you get the TC's carb dialed-in, it'll start in one or two kicks. The TC is lighter and handles better. For woods, a 12 tooth front or a 52 rear is a must as both machines are too high in 1st gear for trails. Both bikes need an aftermarket exhaust to wake the motors up. The TXC will need some EFI tweaks. The TC will need the carb update and a flex jet fuel screw. The suspensions are virtually identical out of the box. Both bikes will benefit from a steering damper for woods riding, not because they get unstable at high speed, but because they are so light and tend to flick around in front when riding rocks and roots.

Both are great bikes. But after owning each of them, I'd lean to the TC if I absolutely had to choose between one or the other.

 

[raisrx251]

Doesn't the tc have a 5 speed and the TXC a 6 speed? I was in the same boat as you on which one to get, it is too hard to decide. I have to say I am very happy with the '10 TXC 250. Both will do the trick.

 

[ScottyR]

The TC uses a 5 speed and the TXC has a 6 speed. 1st through 5th gears are the same on both bikes. Just no 6th on the TC. The suspension is the same on the TXC and TC.

I rode a TC250 last summer and loved it. It had quite a bit more power than a TE/TXC. My started perfectly as long as you followed the drill. If you deviated from the drill it would not start...ever. Do it the right way and it never took more than 3 kicks.

 

[ray_ray]

That is a little interesting as in the past, 6-speeds transmissions were not a 5-speed with an additional top gear (6th) added ... U might actually be lossing what a 6-speed accomplishes in the woods \ trails ... ~Identical suspensions is a little interesting also ...

eStaters are cool, but sort of like sliced bread, a little over rated maybe ... maybe in a race they have an edge as quickness might matter there and in specific spots on a trail ... I removed my battery after a year of riding with one and have had very few starting issues ... Kicking the bike makes it feel like you are on a dirt bike and not a street machine ...

Maybe the new site will allow tagging of some sort so that is will be easy to find information like this on these bikes down the road 2-3 yrs...

 

[andy j]

there was a txc 250 came up on ebay a while back .. only a few of them were imported into the uk as they a deemed usa only.. when i asked about the gearbox i was told that it was the same as the 6th speed te range... which has a much lower first gear and the rest were similar ie 2,3,4,5,6 on the txc = 1,2,3,4,5 on the tc.. one of the reasons i didnt get it as i wanted to use it more for motocross practice track work.. and not enduro tight stuff..

seems i passed up a good deal on some duff info..

 

[ScottyR]

The transmission is exactly the same on all the 250F X-Lights. The TE and TXC have an extra gear though.

 

[water racer]

It makes sense that the TC would have more peak power for mx, wondering what is different in the engine that everyone says the TC has more power?
GP

 

[ScottyR]

FWW is quite a bit lighter on the TC. When jetted properly the carb works better than the EFI unless you want to put a PC on the TXC.

 

[Darkside]

wondering what is different in the engine that everyone says the TC has more power?

I was wondering the same thing. Must be the cams. I don't think fuel delivery between carb and FI would make such a power difference.

 

[water racer]

So how many miles do you think a TC will go on a stock tank?
GP

 

[jsleeper]

I have a TC250 and a WR125. I have not ridden the TXC, but bought the TC because I wanted a more track oriented "do all" bike...that was green sticker. The TC suspension is near perfect for my weight (about 190 with gear) for woods and everything short of supercross style of jumps. With it geared with a 52 sprocket it is possible to ride fairly tight trails. But...the bottom end is pretty soft, and the motor is not very progressive from idle. The TC is happiest when it is revved, and revved some more. It definitely gets better gas mileage than the WR125. But I would choose the WR125 for tight, steep, or muddy conditions. I choose the TC when I want to ride fast flowing trails. Gearing it down more would help it in the slow stuff, but the WR125 seems made for it. The TC is simple and effective in a variety of conditions. I was racing a guy on a 450 on a GP style of motocross track a few weekends ago, and he would pull about 1.5 bikes from me on the straights, but I could dive and cut under him in all the corners (probably true for most 250fs), but the TC handles so well you wonder why anyone would ride a big bore bike just to have bragging rights on the straightaways.

JS

 

[gestion01]

The biggest problem off road with the tc is the finicky starting. Yes it can start ok , but stuck on a hill dead tired or in a race you will hate the procedure.

 

[water racer]

I will go with whichever one I find the best deal on and adapt it to do the job, if I go with a TC I will use some sort of auto clutch to eliminate the stalling, so I just have to get it started when i take off.
GP

 

[Motosportz]

I rode Jakes TC and owned a TXC and found the power almost identical. Maybe I had a real good ruining TXC? I was surprised i did not find the TC more powerful. That said the Tc is a much simpler bike, no EFI, Bat, e-start etc. Much less complicated. So IMHO it come down to the TC is the light simple race bike or the TXC with the more complex setup but nice creature comforts like e-start, lights, kick stand 18" rear wheel etc.

 

[pvduke]

rode with a CH sponsor this weekend past on a stock TC in very dry, loose steep and rocky conditions. the TC did it all with no drama, even with stock tires. i was really impressed with both the rider and the bike. made me rethink my 09 WR125 purchase...........for almost half a second. mreeeeeeeep!

i'd get the TC and have, as a stated, a great do-all. my 07 TC is a great do-all. i'm very satisifed with it. if the tradition carried over to the new TC? get one. you have lots more options IMHO. the button and stuff on the TXC is super nice but, personally id rather have the edge of the TC.

 

[typeone]

i'd get the TC and have, as a stated, a great do-all. my 07 TC is a great do-all. i'm very satisifed with it.

big +1 to that absolutely love my '07 TC250, it seems happy anywhere and feels nice and light. all i did was throw a JD jet kit in along with a few other minor mods. it starts stupid easy and tracks straight as an arrow. took a little getting used to after having 2-strokes, i stalled it a lot at first, but once she broke in and i was more acquainted, all smiles.

friends who've ridden it always comment on how well it turns... friends i ride with comment on how damn easy it starts. i've accidentally fired it up in the garage with my hand! think ive only had one hot start problem after a crash, i barely even know how to use the hot-start lever, never needed it!

i would ride more woods with it but already pinch enough tubes at the MX track. thought about getting an 18" rear but i dont want to sacrifice power. no kickstand in the woods can be a drag sometimes too.

 

[pvduke]

great minds think alike....