• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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New Leftover 2013 Husky TC250 /TE250/ any good?

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moto120

Husqvarna
AA Class
There are a few leftover 2013 italian TC 250 and TE 250 available in my area (north East).
Most of the tests/reviews on these bikes seemed positive.
Any one owning or owned one, please post your experiences/opinions on these bikes.
My question is, knowing they are discontinued and no longer produced, are they worth
buying. The prices seem very cheap (1/3 to 1/2 cheaper) compared to a big four japanese brands.
How is the reliability on these bikes, I am leaning more toward a TC for motocross/harescramble.
Any stand out problems/flaws to look out for?
I only keep my bikes a few years before upgrading them to something else.
I do not think parts would be a problem. Being the bikes are somewhat cheap to purchase,
what would the resale value look like?
Just throwing these questions out there to fellow cafe husky club members for your input,
feedback.
Thanks,
Moto120
 
We raced the 13 250R for a few races this year in the expert class. The bike was competitive and handles really well, but to be perfectly honest they are a little down on power compared to the other bikes. This does not mean you cannot win on one because you can, it is just a little harder. The only mod we did to the bike was a pro-circuit exhaust and 50/50 race fuel. Other than that the bike was stock. On the positive side I feel these bikes would be the ultimate hare scrambles bike because of the smooth power and how light they feel, and for the price they are hard to beat. Remember they are 250 four-strokes so they require a lot of maintenance, but no more than any other 250 four-stroke. Like I said for the money buy one and enjoy.
 
The 250 TE is a great enduro bike with excellent handling, supurb riding position and quality components. For the right price 9and right application} they are a great bike to have.
 
If you are concerned about resale value, look elsewhere. OTOH, as a percentage, the resale value may be similar to a full price bike.
 
Thanks guys. Keep the info/opinions comming. I read in a review of the TC 250 that the kayaba forks tend to deflect and make the bike hard to turn (stand up keep going straight in corners)A revalve/set-up was suggested?
Any suggestions on what spares I should purchase for future maintenance/repairs? I was thinking extra
piston kit,sprockets,fiters,etc.
Thanks,
Moto120
 
The TC does not have an e-start which will eliminate most of the reliability issues with the x-lite.
The fuel pump will remains the only other weak link and FI KTM's have the same venerability anyway.

The TC250 I rode had stiff forks as well. Was kinda hard to turn too as you mention. It could have been the forks. Once broken in the TE250 forks which are open chamber work okay with a change to 01 kayaba oil @ 120mm. The TE will turn right out of the box with proper sag.

If you go TC send the forks to Drew Smith for a revalve or just buy Merge Racing RRS springs and they are fine for South Jersey woods.
Get a heavier shock spring if you are between 180-200#

Resale on these bikes suck for sure.
 
Neat thing about kayaba forks is a lot of people have done mods on them. So there is a ton of info on how to make them work,and you will not go broke doing it. As far as resale goes I would say maybe 3500-4000 for a bike with a few extras and one that has been maintained properly. Thats is what I am going to sell mine for anyway I hope.
 
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