• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Which KTM competes directly with the TE 250 ?

montanaman

montanaman

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I am close to pulling the trigger on a TE 250. I have been a Husky fan since the 70's and have always wanted one. That said I am wondering which if any KTM competes with that bike? There are so many frickin KTM models out there I cannot figure out which model has lights , is plateable and basically sets up like the TE. Any advice would be helpful as I am looking to buy this weekend.
 
KTM made an EXC 250 four stroke but quit around 2004/2005. People didn't like it because it was heavy and slow....and also not street legal. Some of them managed to get plated and got 350 kits installed. Those are pretty nice.
 
I had a KTM 250 XCF-W right before my TXC 250, and I'd say they're in the same ball park. The XCF-W was easily platable in OK, but I had to add my own lights to the 07 model. I think the 2012s have lights and are green sticker, but you'll probably have to add the mirrors and misc. to get it 100% for the street (so not an exact match, but close).
 
ktmhusky said:
U will love the TE 250 I just got one about 2 months ago after coming off KTM's for the last 12 years.
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thanks !! picking it up tomorrow. Going to have the dealer " un-cork" it and I am wondering if I should have put the 50 sprocket in right away or run it with the 40 until it breaks in?
 
i'd say it depends on what you are going to be riding. if mostly single track, put on the 50. i have a 12/51 and it sucks on the road, but my only road riding is between trails...
 
Rocknroll said:
You may also want to leave the throttle stop in until it is broken in a bit.
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It was already off when I picked it up. The dealer had put everything in the "power up" on ( or off) the bike already. No worry as it had 2 miles on it so I know that it was not abused. I took it easy on the test ride. It only has 14 miles on it and I just ran it in the garage for 20 minutes today to break it in. I read the on-line manual and it says to really take it easy for the first few hours.
 
In Australia KTM sells both a
- 250 F (250 EXC, road legal enduro) with an enduro wider transmission gearbox, only slightly de-tuned. Has headlights, indicators, plate holder etc.
- 250 F (250 SX? Motocross) Full Spec. (NOT road legal)

Also a 250cc 2 stroke + a 300CC two stroke (Both road legal)

+ Many more
 
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