my 5 minute ride / review of the 2010 TXC250

Picked up said bike yesterday. We richened up the EFI settings as per some info. Not sure it needed it but was super EZ to do and fun to play with. I have one parking lot ride and one ride around the hood and can already tell this bike is going to be a VERY good fit for me. Feels super light like my 09 WR125, in fact feels almost exactly like that bike other than a smooth more powerful motor. The motor seems to start EZ, even kick started it in 2 kicks cold just to see. Will obviously need to get some time on it but just riding it around I'm not feeling the soft / weak motor everyone seems to be talking about and it is just going to get stronger. Mine feels snappy, instant, lugs fine, mid rip. Did not take it into the top end but I'm guessing good things up there.

this bike has a 3.12" bore and 2" stroke !! Wow, that is the most oversquare design I have seen. The motor is amazingly small in person. the whole bike is jewel like. EFI already seems to work near perfect on mine. No reported bog off the bottom and runs smooth / pulls hard. Completely de-restricted already, filter cage, cat, throttle stop, etc. Bike is a little loud even with the screen in. Motor itself seems a lot quieter mechanically than the old motor.

This is going to be FUN.

observations:

- Motor is tiny
- bike feels super light
- EFI new to me and intimidating a bit
- Throttle pull seems light
- small tanks suc
- the starter is the size of a D size battery and makes the funnest sound
- What does the green light mean?
- Brembo clutch feels no softer than the Magura
- Forks feel real stiff but reports are they are soft
- nice stock skid plate, hope it lasts
- Bark and snap from the motor surprised me, maybe because i keep hearing how weak it is
- Embedded and clear coated graphics look sweet in person (not for long :>)
- Seat seems stiffer foam
- ball ramp built into tank / not removable
- new triple clamps from Zoke bikes it looks like

Weather here SUCKS so I'm not sure when a real evaluation might happen.

it is.

Sold my much loved TE610 as i needed this bike to understand EFI and build parts for the new generation of bikes. Dampers and stuff coming. hated to see that cherry of a 610 go but in this economy i can't swing them both and keep my 09 WR125 which is going no where, ever.

it really does. feels super slim, light and out of your way. My 125 is bordering on being to light, yes i feel thats possible. Light bikes deflect EZer and have a harder time tracking, even with excellent suspension. 220-235 seems the ideal weight for a bike IMHO especially is it carries the weight real low. This bike i am guessing is about 230 but feels VERY EZ to move around. Obviously i need some real time on the bike before i make any real statements. but loading it into my truck and riding it around the hood it feels just like my 125 with a different motor, which is what it is.

i think this year the TE and TXC are VERY similar bikes. the TXC is basically a TE without the street stuff for 2010.

Red button is the kill switch / on switch. When it is out the pump cycles and stops and the red light is on. Hit the button and go. Disengage the red button to kill it.

glamor shots before the destruction begins...

Thanks, my plans may have changed also and might do something more local. Open offer to try it out. will be demoing it allot I'm sure.

K

The nice guys at turntech are sending me one of their cool lite batteries to test in this thing. Just dropped 2.5 pounds of high placed weight.

Will keep you posted on ow it works and such.

First but EZ to remedy issue will be the turntech is a lot smaller so the seat will no longer hold it in. Industrial zip ties will get the duty there.

Thats nice but you guys already ROCK. Thanks.