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FE/FC Can anyone compare an FE250 to an Berg FE390?

Discussion in '4st' started by JohnnyQuest, Oct 15, 2014.

  1. JohnnyQuest Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    Husaberg FE390
    I currently ride a 2010 Husaberg FE390. While I’m seriously contemplating switching to an FE250, I hesitate every time I ride my 390. The main attraction of the FE250 is that I’m hoping it will feel significantly lighter and be more nimble. I only weigh 150 lbs, and I ride rocky, single track so I don’t need the power of my 390 and certainly don’t need the weight. But the Husaberg is just so great in the nasty, rocky stuff, that I really wonder if the FE250 will be as good. Prior to the Husaberg, I rode 250fs so power is not an issue. I really don’t want/need the FE350. If anyone has experience on a FE390 and can compare it to the FE250 (especially on rocky single track), I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.
    JohnnyQuest, Oct 15, 2014
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  2. BILLF CH Sponsor

    Location:
    BMP Husqvarna, Salem, OR USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    92WXC350 /Lamson CR250/701 Vitpilen/
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph900 Scrambler 1200 HD Nightst
    I have never ridden a 390 Berg but alot of everything else and my Fe250 is awesome ,its light and plush take roots and crap on knarly up hills fantastic and the more you turn the throttle the faster it goes easy bike to ride fast in the woods maybe a bit plush for high speed stuff in the desert.And they are on sale every where now for $1000 to $1300 off on 2014 we have 3 left .Dirt bike chose TE300 and Fe250 as thier favorites.
    BILLF, Oct 15, 2014
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  3. JohnnyQuest Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    Husaberg FE390
    Thanks BillF. That agrees with everything I've read, but I think I need to ride one before I spend the money.
    JohnnyQuest, Oct 15, 2014
    #3

  4. BILLF CH Sponsor

    Location:
    BMP Husqvarna, Salem, OR USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    92WXC350 /Lamson CR250/701 Vitpilen/
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph900 Scrambler 1200 HD Nightst
    Maybe you Hagee can hit the NW gathering in Bend Oregon next week it will there to ride at East fort rock camp 25 for 4 days.
    BILLF, Oct 16, 2014
    #4

  5. zoomdude57 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 200XC-W
    Have the last of the Husabergs - the 2014 FE250. Great handling, plush suspension that even holds up on the faster stuff and very versatile motor.
    zoomdude57, Oct 16, 2014
    #5

  6. Russ Henry Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310
    I rode a 390 back to back with my TXC 449 and the 390 felt heavy and slow. My FE 350 feels much more nimbler than either of them
    Russ Henry, Oct 18, 2014
    #6

  7. Weantright Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Burton, Oh
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2019 FX350 w/KYB Inserts
    Other Motorcycles:
    2017 FE250 w/OC, 2016 XTrainer w/KYB
    We picked up a 2014 FE250 for a young rider and it is a good bike overall but under powered. This bike lacked low end and you need to ride up in the mid to top for good power. Otherwise it needs an exhaust which we did and gave it the needed low end snap. For the money (sales/rebates) its a good buy otherwise if it's near MSRP there's other better bikes out there. JMO
    Weantright, Oct 21, 2014
    #7