• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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83-84 XC vs. WR

beckreit

beckreit

Husqvarna
AA Class
Can anyone tell me what are the handling difference between the XC and WR bikes...I understand the the XC had longer travel at both ends, and a different steering rake on the front...is this true?

How does the XC handle in tight woods??

Can you tell the difference between the two bikes??

Thanks in advance for the info.
 
By my parts book the WR/XC share the same frame. Travel is shorter-yes. Wheel base is shorter on WR. I like the WR handling better in the woods. In tight situations the WR doesnt "spring up" when you take most of your weight off the bike- like I do trying to save myself at times. I have a 82-430XC that is my favorite bike but if I'm heading for the woods it stays home and I take my 84-WR250, being lower to the ground I believe helps low speed stability. Just my opinion and cant go wrong with either, can always make it the way you want it also.

Sorry, I gave you the wrong info. The WR250 frame is different than the XC250 frame. Found information in the vintage tech ref.
 
83 vs. 84 frame is diff too. Rake pulled in about 1 to 2 degrees for 84. Down tubes near carb slightly different angle also but they are intercahngeable 83-84 that is

Joe
 
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