fitted to previous models. Along with a lighter
subframe comes a nifty new design for the air
filter placement. The air filter is now even quicker
and more fail-safe to change while in a hurry.
And to finish off the chassis is the new design of
self-clearing footpeg mounts which are higher
than the MX models for better rut clearance.
HANDLING PACKAGE
WP has fitted the FE250 with 48mm XPLOR
forks which are a totally new feature for 2017.
The forks are an open cartridge layout with a
spring in each circuit, but with split damping
functions. Compression adjusts from the left
side and rebound from the right. The clickers are
on the top of each fork tube and preload can
be adjusted without the use of tools, making it
quicker and easier to adjust the set up of the
bike at each event. The WP rear shock is also fully
adjustable and matched to the linkage rear end,
Husqvarna claims it’s 0.5kg lighter than before.
Brembo brakes are fitted as before, but the
rear brake lever is 10mm longer for better
modulation. Classy ODI lock-on grips make
changing grips easier as there’s no glue to
worry about and the throttle grip comes as a
complete unit. The cam shape can be changed
to alter throttle progression to suit the rider.
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