• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

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FE/FC Coming from TXC310R, which Husky (KTM based) would be best for me?

This is true, but eventually Husky will be its own brand hopefully, at which time I would like to try one again. Actually if I had the chance id try one now.
 
Connor said:
If I was you id get the FC350. I just bought a new 350sxf and am in love with this thing. It does everything perfectly, from engine to suspension its flat out amazing. Ive tried 450's, 250's (both 2 and 4 stroke), and my old 310 husky and my new 350 feels better then all of those bikes, no questions asked. I honestly thought I would loose some bottom end going to the 350 over the 310 but figured id gain it back on top end, but I was wrong, the 350 has more EVERYWHERE. Mush stronger engine then my 310, and much better suspension (once the correct spring rates are in the bike). I couldn't believe how much I liked the ktm suspension considering everyone seems to complain about it, but it was better then my reworked husky suspension but leaps and bounds. All I did was add the right springs into the bike for my weight and everything has worked great since.
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Nice report and good info. :thumbsup: I have ridden both versions of the KTM 350 and the W is weaker off the bottom than a 310 but the XC/SX motor is a good bit stronger everywhere like you say. Glad you like your bike and they look great. Rode Russes FE350 and thought the suspension was very good completly stock. Good stuff.
 
Landofmotards said: ↑
Well the new husky's are just white KTM's anyways :p"Oh no you didn't lol

If KTM's were so great they wouldn't need a premium brand ;). "​

So they can get more of your money
 
"This is true, but eventually Husky will be its own brand hopefully, at which time I would like to try one again. Actually if I had the chance id try one now. "


I can't see this ever happening since the frame, and motor base will always be the same. Husqvarna will be slightly different but never it's own identity under the KTM family.
 
a good example GM products- Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. Same bones different skin.
logical/profitable biz structure points to that future (and current) scenario.
 
95jersey said:
Thanks for all the replies guys! I was definitely riding below my level in that race (not making excuses) so I would not tire out on the last couple laps. It is a long race and my fitness is just average, so I usually just try for steady pace, consistency and focus on finishing. Been getting better and better at the fitness portion as each weekend passes.

If the bike were reliable it would be my end all bike, but it has been trouble since the day I bought it. It is actually back at the dealer now for a strange stalling issue. In the meantime I had a chance to ride a 2009 KTM 450 and it felt heavy, turned horrible, and had lots of head shake. Power didn't feel much different than my 310 with exhaust, race map and race fuel, except for more bottom torque. Damn thing just felt so heavy and I got tired very fast.

I have a YZ250 2 stroke with flywheel and it is still a monster on the trail. I get arm pump very quickly and the explosive power is great for about 30 minutes, then I start getting worn out. Went with 4 stroke for the smooth power delivery. I am 42, and with the 310 I can just ride for hours and hours, which makes me faster in the long haul. My fear with a 300 2 stroke is that it will just burn me out very quickly.

So this is why I am looking at the 350. I am surprised to hear the 350 has less bottom than the 310, and I have heard that before. That is disappointing because I thought the 310 lacked bottom end. We'll I will wait to see what the issue is with the 310 and go from there. New 2015's don't come in till mid September, so I have some time to think about it.
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Not sure where you are located but I was in Halls today and they have one 2014 FE350 and one FE501 left and are marked down.
 
All I can say is that I had to spend more money for my ktm over my husky, and that was hard for me to do at first, but eventually after riding it I knew the money was well spent and that I can honestly say in the dirt bike world you certainly get what you pay for. Don't get me wrong, I didn't dislike my husky at all, in fact I loved it in the woods, it's just that the ktm does everything easier, faster and better. Just a bit better suspension, better refinements, better motor, and smoother brakes, and slimmer and just more comfortable plastics and riding position all come together to make the bike feel better in all situations.
 
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