2021 SXF350 VS FC350...which one should I get?

Debating between the two 350's... I've had several KTM 350's and love them. I'm debating whether to continue to stay on the Orange train or go white this year. My biggest thing is obviously the lowered suspension of the FC350 and whether or not it will make or break my decision to go white. I've never had an issue with the height of the KTM but wondering if the FC350 will actually improve cornering and handling. I'm 5'9 43 Vet expert. I'm still waiting on someone to do a shootout on both and go through the pro's and cons. Anyone ride the 21 350's??
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skypig
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12/29/2020 11:16pm
MXA loves the lower bike.
Nearly everyone else doesn’t, it seems.
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12/29/2020 11:21pm
Isnt it only the forks that are shorter? If you don’t like the lower front then you could always slide down the forks in the clamps? And comparing plastics, sxf has easier plastics then husky from what i heard
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cwel11
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12/30/2020 3:12am
I’m 6’ and do like the lower chassis. We’ve hit cold temps in Pa so my riding isn’t happening right now, but the few rides I had when I got it I was really impressed with the handling. Being 5’9 I’d think the husky being lower would benefit you.
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AH387
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12/30/2020 5:11am
DannyST107 wrote:
Isnt it only the forks that are shorter? If you don’t like the lower front then you could always slide down the forks in the clamps...
Isnt it only the forks that are shorter? If you don’t like the lower front then you could always slide down the forks in the clamps? And comparing plastics, sxf has easier plastics then husky from what i heard
It's that the internals are shorter in the fork, making it shorter. And it's also shorter in the rear, by changing the linkage arms and knuckle. Sliding the clamps does not get the same effect.

I personally would try the Husky if I were getting a 21 350. Mainly I would like to see how the lower stance is (for cornering purposes, not because of my height.) But like someone else said, it seems that while MXA and Dirtbike likes the new shorter chassis, the other outlets haven't seemed to praise it. So that should be the deciding factor above all else. If you want to try that lower suspension, then go for it. If you think you may hate it, just get the KTM.
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12/30/2020 6:36am
following, also curious
12/30/2020 8:15am
I’m 1,75m and coming off a 250 sx ‘19. Bought a 350sx-f mainly because of plastics etc. Did try a 2021 demo 250f husky a few months back, didn’t notice any hight difference, it did turn good but can’t compare to other year huskies as i haven’t tried them
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