FE/FC 2016 FC 350 as a Trail/Woods bike???

I may be able to get a good deal on a 2016 FC 350. I am an intermediate+ rider who rides in the woods. 75% Single Track, 25%Double Track.

I'm hoping someone who has the bike might chime in on how you feel it would be out of the box for this usage? Or suggestions on some things I might have to change to make it "woods worthy".

Thanks in advance for the info.

I do not own the FC350, but over the years I've woods ridden dozens of MX bikes. They always worked just fine. The only thing I can say is test ride one and see what you think, then compare price to the FE350. I was very close to buying a 15' ktm 350sxf because is was $800 cheaper than my FE. Some things that you get with the Enduro model are just nice. Cooling fan, kickstand, 18" wheel, 6spd, bigger tank, etc though some of those aren't needed. I would have been over $800 converting the SXF and still wouldn't have the 6psd.

I bought a '14 FC250 for my woods bike. Not the same bike, but might be similar?

No real regrets. The bike could use more flywheel weight and softer suspension. Both of those can be fixed. No actual spark arrestor - there is a screen in the silencer, but no spark arrestor stamp to keep law enforcement happy, if that matters to you.

I would pass on the good deal and get the E model. It's already done for you.

The big plus is the new light weight design and the new ergos. Coming off a TXC250, the '16 FC350 is going to feel more similar. The '16 FE350 is now a generation behind and is heavier.

As mentioned.... the hassle is not having all the trail/enduro equipment.

Similar situation, but different bike. I have the FC450 that I motocross and recently started riding off road-single track after selling my WR300. It worked surprisingly well so I ordered up an 18"rear wheel, Husky power parts radiator fan kit, and already installed a Rekluse. I think the Rekluse really makes up for not have a low first gear. If money was no object though, I'd have a FE450 sitting in my garage right now, but I too, Got a screamin deal on the 15' FC450..

Thanks for the insight guys, it has helped me a lot. I think I'm going to hold off to see what MY2017 has in store. I know me, and any money I will save on buying the FC model I will spend trying to FE'ify it. I can also get a sweet deal on a 2016 FE, but I really do love the new design and ergos of this years cross bikes. Based on some recent pictures I've seen from the current factory enduro team, it looks like 2017 FE will be built on the same platform, so I am going to wait.

It's definitely a want an not a need. I just rebuilt the TXC 250 and she's purring like a kitten.