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08 WR 250 vs 09 TXC 250

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by fire1998, Nov 28, 2009.

  1. fire1998 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    I currently ride an 08 WR 250 that is set up perfect. Love it!!! With the good deals on leftover TCX 250's I was thinking of buying one. How do they compare in handling and power ? I know the TCX is slower but how much slower? They are comparable in weight. I mostly ride enduros in the B class. Would it be dumb to switch to the TCX? The electric start is appealing as is the 6 speed for the faster courses. Always looking for 6th gear on the 250! Help me out! I have never ridden a 250 4 stroke before.
    Thanks
    fire1998, Nov 28, 2009
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  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    IMHO the TXC handles better. The WR has an awesome motor. If you like your WR you might just want to stick with it. The TXC is a lot different feeling especially if you don't ride 4 strokes. You will think it is very slow even though you can fly on it if you know how. Some guys have a hard time going from a 2 to a 4 stroke some not so much. You might want to get some miles on any 250F and see what you think.
    Motosportz, Nov 28, 2009
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  3. Gasserman Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Montana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01 cr 165
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm gasgas
    Or if you really like your WR, you can find a six speed from an earlier WR, and put it in!!
    Gasserman, Nov 29, 2009
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  4. woodzi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waterloo, ON
    I went from an 07 WR250 to an 08 TE450 to an 09 TXC 250.

    The TXC is my favorite of the bunch, but I liked the WR too.

    I was very pleasantly surprised by the power of the TXC. Not as fast as the WR, but enough that it is fun and more than enough power for almost any situation you come across in this part of the world.

    I can ride the TXC longer wiithout getting tired, but never getting the forks of the WR really dialed in was probably the reason.

    At the end of the day, if your WR is well set up and you like it there is probably not a lot of justification for switching.
    woodzi, Nov 29, 2009
    #4