Does Husqvarna’s new 250F produce more peak horsepower and torque than the prior-generation model? To find out that and more, we ran it on our in-house dyno.<br /><br />--<br /><br />One of two completely revamped bikes in the 250 four-stroke motocross category for 2023, Husqvarna gave its FC 250 a redesigned engine that continues to have a high rev limit of 14,000 rpm. Bore and stroke measurements were changed from the prior-generation (2019–2022) models’ 78.0 x 52.3mm to a larger bore of 81.0mm and shorter stroke of 48.5mm. Inside the all-new cylinder head, titanium exhaust valves are 1.0mm larger and controlled by a redesigned exhaust camshaft.<br /><br />Husqvarna says its new fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke 250cc engine is 8mm lower in height and 60 grams less in weight. According to Dirt Rider’s in-house Dynojet 250i rear-wheel dynamometer, it’s also higher in both maximum horsepower and torque. We documented 41.7 hp at 13,400 rpm and 19.3 lb.-ft. of torque at 9,200 rpm, an increase at peak of 2 hp and 0.5 lb.-ft. of torque. With those figures, it makes the most peak horsepower and ranks second in maximum torque of the six bikes tested in our 2023 250F Motocross Shootout.<br /><br />On track, testers noticed better midrange power as well as some characteristics that carry over from prior year models. “The FC 250 has soft low-end, but good high-revving ability and power that shines toward the top-end of the rpm range,” test rider Michael Wicker said. “I prefer the aggressive map 2 to get as much power as possible, and really enjoy the smooth shifting ability of its Pankl Racing Systems transmission.”<br /><br />Full story here: https://www.dirtrider.com/tests/husqvarna-fc-250-dyno-test-2023/<br /><br />Video By: Bert Beltran<br /><br />Read more from Dirt Rider: https://www.dirtrider.com/
