Visually, the color scheme is a little less sexy since the motor lost its red accents, but the revised body panels still sport the aggressive red/white/black racing lines. - 2010 Husqvarna TXC 250 First Ride, A six-speed transmission lets the rider keep hold of the powerband, though we spent most time in the bottom four gears, letting the high-rpm engine do its own thing. - 2010 Husqvarna TXC 250 First Ride Husqvarna equipped the bike with electric start while also retaining the kickstart option. Plus, the hot-start lever now sits above the adjustable clutch lever. - 2010 Husqvarna TXC 250 First Ride .Husqvarna is attacking the 250cc 4-stroke market with its new line of fuel-injected quarter-liters. - 2010 Husqvarna TXC 250 First Ride
Engine: Type: 4-Stroke, DOHC Single
Engine Displacement: 249.5cc
Bore & Stroke: 79mm x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
Fuel System: EFI
Ignition: CDI electronic variable advance
Starting System: Electric/Kick
Transmission: Six-speed
Front Suspension: 48mm closed-cartridge Kayaba fork, compression/rebound adjustable
Rear Suspension: Sachs “Soft Damp” shock, H/L compression/rebound/preload adjustable
Front Brake: 260mm wave disc, dual-piston Brembo caliper
Rear Brake: 240mm floating wave disc, single-piston Brembo caliper
Front Tire: 90/90 R21
Rear Tire: 120/90 R18
Wheel Base: 57.8 in
Ground Clearance: 11.8 in
Seat Height: 37.9 in
Dry Weight: 229 lbs. (claimed)
Fuel Capacity: 1.9 gal.
MSRP: $7299
At the end of our First Ride, the TXC impressed us across the board. It has neutral and comfortable ergonomics, compliant suspension, sharp handling and a good baseline motor. Sorting out the fuel injection is just a matter of time and will depend on how the bike is modified and used. Compared to the rest of the 250 enduros, Husqvarna’s TXC is closest to the KTM 250 XCF-W, which means it’s in the upper echelon of 250 off-road bikes, yet it retails for less than the Austrian bike at $7299.
2010 Husqvarna TXC 250 First Ride Picture
