1/5/2024 0 Comments Xact contentsThe electric start button and red kill button are both on the same switch on the throttle side of the handlebars. The bike comes with ProTaper-branded handlebars (rather than KTM’s Neken handlebars), and, of course, Husqvarna has its own bodywork and color palette. The Husqvarna chassis is also lower than the KTM’s (we’ll get into that below). It always results in a better throttle response for the orange bike but not a massive difference in overall peak power. KTM’s management intentionally tones down Husqvarna’s ability to breathe every model year to create different power characteristics between the two brands. The Husqvarna has fake air vents that look like the KTM vents but are molded shut. The KTM has two massive air vents in its subframe just below the seat to open up the airbox. For 2023, they both share the same style subframe (ironically made of both aluminum and carbon composite) however, there’s still one big difference. KTM’s subframe was made of aluminum, while Husky used a carbon composite plastic subframe. In previous iterations, the subframe design and materials differentiated the Husqvarna and KTM. Q: WHAT’S DIFFERENT BETWEEN THE KTM AND HUSQVARNA FOR 2023?Ī: Great question. Also, the matching parallel frame tubes improve the chassis’ flex characteristics and stability. Also, the wall thickness of the frame has been optimized to achieve improved reliability and rigidity in high-stress areas, such as the steering head and the shock mount. With the shock not connected to the frame’s backbone, the frame’s tendency to transmit added hand fatigue from square-edge bumps is reduced. That was achieved by moving the countershaft sprocket down, along with adjusting the rotating mass of the engine and stopping the frame’s backbone from extending from the steering tube to the top of the shock. One change that is noticeable right away is that the frame doesn’t squat as much when you’re on the gas or braking. Additionally, the compression ratio was increased from 14.4 to 1 to 14.5.Īs for the frame, it was redesigned to provide exceptional rider feedback, energy absorption and straight-line stability. It also has an 8mm-shorter total height and 3mm-lower countershaft sprocket. Plus, to centralize mass and reduce chain torque, the engine was tilted 2 degrees backwards (when compared to last year’s position). This creates room at the top of the cylinder for larger intake and exhaust ports. The 2023 engine has a bigger bore and shorter stroke than before, up from 78.0mm by 52.3mm to 81mm by 48.5mm. The engine and frame make the biggest difference on the new Husqvarna. The front wheel, brakes, handlebars and ODI lock-on grips are practically the only aspects of this bike that remained the same. A: The 2023 Husqvarna FC250 has been totally rebuilt from the ground up.
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