250-500cc Dirt Bike mag compares 300's

The May issue of DB mag does a decent job comparing the KTM, Gas Gas, and Husky 300's. I was actually pleasantly surprised to find that I agreed with most of what they had to say about the Husky based on my own experiences with my '09 300.. They actually gave it credit for being the fastest motor.

Naturally, the Pumpkin was their favorite basically because of E-start.

They also tested the TC 250. Not a good report.

It's great to see Husky getting so much print. The BMW buyout is obviously helping garner some attention.

I looked at buying a KTM 2 stroke with the electric start but I didn't feel comfortable with their rear suspension and the high seat height. I bought a Husky '09 WR 250 instead because it seemed like it had a more compliant suspension and the seat height was a tad shorter. Besides the Husky looks so much better than the KTM. I just hope mine gets a lot easier to start.

BTW, Malcom Smith tried to talk me into buying a KTM and having the frame cut down like his bike. He's very persuasive but it was just too expensive when compared to the Husky during the rebate.