1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc 125 vs 250

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Idacurt, Jun 13, 2016.

  1. Idacurt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    hailey,ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 WB177
    Other Motorcycles:
    Scorpa 175
    I'd never get rid of my 07 WB165 but have found a good deal locally on a 08 wr250.Can anyone who has ridden both chime in as to how they are different in terms of handling and power.This bike would strictly be used on mountain single tracks.
    Thanks
    Idacurt, Jun 13, 2016
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  2. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Ask ajaxauto that one. He had and raced both. He sold his 165 to Walt and the 250 is mine.
    Huskynoobee, Jun 13, 2016
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  3. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    If you are a bigger guy the 250 would be good . Im 6ft but still find some issues with starting the 300. The 300 I have is great other than it is more harder work in rear tight stuff - up and down narrow single track . The 300 has great torque but I think the 250 would be better in tighter stuff and possibly jet and start easier as well .
    rockdancer, Jun 13, 2016
    #3

  4. Miezie666 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Germany
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2x YZ 125, 1x YZ250 2005, XT600 2KF
    i have both (okay- the 250 is a year2000 bike) and i like both.
    the 165 feels like its been so much lighter, has enough power for most of us, but the 250 has even more, its also feeling heavier, kick starting is not as easy as the 165/125 and the whole bike is much taller.
    I wouldn say go for a specific bike- its more to what u prefer.
    Go for a test drive before u decide what u want.
    Miezie666, Jun 14, 2016
    #4

  5. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I have a 125 and a 300. The larger bike is more comfortable and roomy to ride, even though I am a small person. It is also a more stable platform, but will give away some of the turning quickness that the small bike possesses. So that is is the trade off between the two. Starting is of course easier on the small bore, and it weighs less, but I can barely pick one machine over the other. I love to ride both of them!:love:
    Dirtdame, Jun 14, 2016
    #5

  6. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    It's clear that you'll just have to get the 250 and see for yourself. I love mine in tight single track. It has such good weight distribution that I can just stop, turn and go again while standing up on the pegs without putting a foot down.
    Huskynoobee, Jun 14, 2016
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  7. steadydirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 2002 wr 250 1994 wxe 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    fj 1100 cb500 cb350 rt 200 xs 650
    Agree- if it is a good deal and you like IT Husky's ;very hard to beat. More power is like more money...makes life easier.
    steadydirt, Jun 14, 2016
    #7

  8. Idacurt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    hailey,ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 WB177
    Other Motorcycles:
    Scorpa 175
    Thanks for all the info!
    Idacurt, Jun 14, 2016
    #8

  9. SmokeyExpress Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canberra Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300, 1996 WR360,2013 WR125
    If your situation allows then I would have to agree with Dirtdame, Get both. I own both & I doubt I will ever get rid of either of them! They are both great, just in different ways! A plus side of keeping two bikes is if one has a misshap then you don't need to miss a race or a ride while getting parts & or repairing a damaged machine.

    Few things are as frustrating & disheartening as trying to fix a seized/blown up motor while you buddies are out shredding.
    SmokeyExpress, Jul 21, 2016
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