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BABSTER#976
Edited Date/Time 1/14/2021 1:34pm
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



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I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



The Dog sleeps in the garage. Your girl gets the dining room. 🤣
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 10:08am
12/4/2020 10:08am
hypermoto wrote:
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke...
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
Same here, felt like I was not planned at all, sketchy and was way of my usual lap times even when pushing
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 10:10am
12/4/2020 10:10am
BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



numbers wrote:
The Dog sleeps in the garage. Your girl gets the dining room. 🤣
as it should be😂😂
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hypermoto 12/4/2020 10:20am
12/4/2020 10:20am Edited Date/Time 12/4/2020 10:21am
The fact that people downvote someones new bike is sooo shitty to me. Congrats on the freshie. And remember, he still purchased that new husky.. which supports 2 strokes

And I agree on the not planted feeling. Man they are sketchy to ride.
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SoCalMX70 12/4/2020 10:22am
12/4/2020 10:22am Edited Date/Time 12/4/2020 10:28am
You're not the first person I've seen/heard not like the Austrian 250 smokers. I think it's an issue with their "out of the box" settings. They are capable of greatness... with better jetting (or a keihen carb swap), power valve adjustment, and of course dialed suspension. It isnt much, but a lot more than what you have to do on a YZ.

Either way, congrats on the fooper!
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 10:28am
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hypermoto wrote:
The fact that people downvote someones new bike is sooo shitty to me. Congrats on the freshie. And remember, he still purchased that new husky.. which...
The fact that people downvote someones new bike is sooo shitty to me. Congrats on the freshie. And remember, he still purchased that new husky.. which supports 2 strokes

And I agree on the not planted feeling. Man they are sketchy to ride.
Thanks😊 the reason I didn’t get a KTM/Husky this time, is the suspension. Bought a set of cone valves and they were great but needed a lot of tlc, exited to try this one out after 10+ years on KTM’s
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



Nice, congrats. 250f? Or 450
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seth505 12/4/2020 10:35am
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hypermoto wrote:
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke...
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
Useless power spread? Have you ever ridden a 2-stroke?
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 10:36am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



mxb2 wrote:
Nice, congrats. 250f? Or 450
450😊
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hypermoto 12/4/2020 10:39am
12/4/2020 10:39am Edited Date/Time 12/4/2020 10:42am
hypermoto wrote:
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke...
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
seth505 wrote:
Useless power spread? Have you ever ridden a 2-stroke?
Yea, I’ve also owned a KTM 250SX, currently own a 19 YZ250, and a 19 TM 144MX, also had a 14 144MX, 15 YZ250, 12 YZ125 (maxrpms 144), 13 250SX stock, 13 250SX mod, shall I go on?

The new gen KTM 250 and Husky 250 IMO has a useless power spread. I’ve preferred every single prior bike I’ve owned to it. Everyone at KTM demo day agreed. That bike had nobody wanting more laps on it.

Set up, it might be a different story. But box stock, it was very far off.

I prefer a 250 2 stroke that has more top end power than low end. Helps keep the bike in a rut without the clutch. The ktm/husky’s get so much wheel spin, can’t stay planted. A 125, a bit more torque can help make it easier to ride. But not a 250 2
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zehn 12/4/2020 10:40am
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Why are the 2 stroke diehards so defensive
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



mxb2 wrote:
Nice, congrats. 250f? Or 450
BABSTER#976 wrote:
450😊
Nice, nice.
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



mxb2 wrote:
Nice, congrats. 250f? Or 450
BABSTER#976 wrote:
450😊
Do you feel the 450 is easier to get around on.. Coming off a 250 smoker id figured you would have went 250f.
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seth505 12/4/2020 10:55am
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hypermoto wrote:
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke...
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
seth505 wrote:
Useless power spread? Have you ever ridden a 2-stroke?
hypermoto wrote:
Yea, I’ve also owned a KTM 250SX, currently own a 19 YZ250, and a 19 TM 144MX, also had a 14 144MX, 15 YZ250, 12 YZ125...
Yea, I’ve also owned a KTM 250SX, currently own a 19 YZ250, and a 19 TM 144MX, also had a 14 144MX, 15 YZ250, 12 YZ125 (maxrpms 144), 13 250SX stock, 13 250SX mod, shall I go on?

The new gen KTM 250 and Husky 250 IMO has a useless power spread. I’ve preferred every single prior bike I’ve owned to it. Everyone at KTM demo day agreed. That bike had nobody wanting more laps on it.

Set up, it might be a different story. But box stock, it was very far off.

I prefer a 250 2 stroke that has more top end power than low end. Helps keep the bike in a rut without the clutch. The ktm/husky’s get so much wheel spin, can’t stay planted. A 125, a bit more torque can help make it easier to ride. But not a 250 2
You're entitled to your opinion and riding style like everyone else but to say that bike is useless is just inaccurate. It sounds like you're describing riding a rut wide open which people don't really do.

I just don't get how people can say the stock bike is "useless" when all they need to do is change jets and needles, tuning stuff, to get it better. On the other hand, buying a tuner for a 4-stroke that cost $800 is just part of the game because all you have to do is plug it in and not think about it.
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Suicidal_Tendencies 12/4/2020 10:56am
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BABSTER#976 wrote:
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂 Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463475/s1200_49F8F051_EAD1_411B_A99E_972D9BE04585.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/04/463476/s1200_802A6B73_E9F2_4250_A229_430DB0101A1C.jpg[/img]
Bought a 2021 Husky 250 smoker, absolutely hated it 😂
Traded it in for this bad boy 🦍



I love 4 strokes. Nothing wrong with getting what you like, be a two stroke, four stroke, Suzuki, or anything else. You are the one that has to ride it. Enjoy!
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seth505 12/4/2020 10:56am
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zehn wrote:
Why are the 2 stroke diehards so defensive
I'll assume you're talkin about me. I don't care if people prefer 4-strokes (OP posted 2 new awesome bikes) but I just don't like misinformation.
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 11:10am
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mxb2 wrote:
Nice, congrats. 250f? Or 450
BABSTER#976 wrote:
450😊
numbers wrote:
Do you feel the 450 is easier to get around on.. Coming off a 250 smoker id figured you would have went 250f.
I haven’t ridden it yet, snow here now. But I came off a 2020 KTM 250f before the husky, really liked that bike but felt a little underpowered sometimes I’m like 190 pounds
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Pirate421 12/4/2020 11:25am
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Nice looking bike. One of the reasons I went with the 250XC tpi is because people think it’s “slow” but it’s very linear and easy to ride. None of that violent hit and wheel spin. Thing is electric. Those yamahas seem like great bikes, curious to hear your input.
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BABSTER#976 12/4/2020 11:30am
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Nice looking bike. One of the reasons I went with the 250XC tpi is because people think it’s “slow” but it’s very linear and easy to...
Nice looking bike. One of the reasons I went with the 250XC tpi is because people think it’s “slow” but it’s very linear and easy to ride. None of that violent hit and wheel spin. Thing is electric. Those yamahas seem like great bikes, curious to hear your input.
I will share my thoughts after a few rides if anyone is interested 😅
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Unsure how you could not like the TC. But different strokes for different folks.... in our Mx world this day could be more true Smile

I sold my TC250 and got an FC450 and I’m going back to the 2 stroke I don’t gel with 4T. The fc is an amazing bike i just don’t like any engine braking at all.... but that’s just me

Enjoy your new bike and rip it up Smile
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Timo_2824 12/4/2020 2:38pm
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seth505 wrote:
You're entitled to your opinion and riding style like everyone else but to say that bike is useless is just inaccurate. It sounds like you're describing...
You're entitled to your opinion and riding style like everyone else but to say that bike is useless is just inaccurate. It sounds like you're describing riding a rut wide open which people don't really do.

I just don't get how people can say the stock bike is "useless" when all they need to do is change jets and needles, tuning stuff, to get it better. On the other hand, buying a tuner for a 4-stroke that cost $800 is just part of the game because all you have to do is plug it in and not think about it.
The Yamaha tuner is free to download...
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hypermoto wrote:
The fact that people downvote someones new bike is sooo shitty to me. Congrats on the freshie. And remember, he still purchased that new husky.. which...
The fact that people downvote someones new bike is sooo shitty to me. Congrats on the freshie. And remember, he still purchased that new husky.. which supports 2 strokes

And I agree on the not planted feeling. Man they are sketchy to ride.
If you were kidding, you got me but up and down votes are a joke and are no way to judge something. I have down voted a great topic just because the topic started or ended with the poster saying, "I'm sure I will get down votes." I laugh when I do it.
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LKHill 12/4/2020 3:14pm
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Timo_2824 wrote:
The Yamaha tuner is free to download...
The phone tuner is great for a little of this or a little of that but is quite limited as far as tuning goes.
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sandman768 12/5/2020 5:36am
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On My 18 250Sx the stock setup was off, creating a hard low end hit & quick top end sign off. Some minor jetting changes, gearing for your location and a pipe/ silencer combo made a huge difference in the power spread, it pulls a lot farther on top now. I like both 2 & 4 strokes bikes, grew up on 2t”s and I enjoy the process of dialing them in. I still use my 18 250SX as a backup bike and woods/ GNCC bike. I like 2t better in the woods.
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1983YZ125 12/5/2020 5:47am
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hypermoto wrote:
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke...
I also hate the new KTM and Husky 250 2 strokes. For me it’s the power spread. All bottom to mid. On a 250 2 stroke, that’s useless. I want power up top. I also hated the suspension.

Awesome bike, looks great!
Sounds like the makings of a great trail bike.
BABSTER#976 1/14/2021 5:16am
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Finally some good winter conditions, first ride this weekend🥳🥳🥳



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My bro had a 2011 250SX and it was all bottom like you described. PC system woke that thing up on top.

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