Honda 250x or Husqvarna TXC250

[ventoc]

Hey guys i am stuck between a Honda 250x and a Husqvarna TXC250 or TE250. I am planning on buying new. Also, do you think these bikes are a little too much for me? If so what bike would you recommend. Thank you in advance.
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)-6'1" 150 lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?-Fairly
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????- Trails in the woods. North GA type stuff.
4) Do you have any riding experience? 10 years
5) Do you think you will race ?- no
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?- yes
7) Do YOU have a preference to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?- 4 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?- Everything
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?- Up to 7,000
10) Do you live in California? no
11) Your age?- 16
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion

 

[_JOE_]

Sounds like you've got a few good choices. Go with the one that has the best dealer support.

 

[ventoc]

Thanks but they are both about the same. do you know how reliable each one is?

 

[_JOE_]

I'm not familiar with the Huskys. I've heard they're good bikes but no real solid info on reliability. The CRF-X is a good bike with lots of aftermarket support and many available parts dealers. Do a little homework on getting parts and service on the Husky. If your local dealer is good they should have a good stock of parts and all the correct tools and information to service the bike.

 

[YZ__rider]

The 250X is a proven bike with alot of aftermarket support. I bought and sold a 2004 TE250 last year. I live in the Dallas area and would pass about 5 Honda dealers on the way to a Husqvarna dealer 1.5 hours from my house. That should tell you something.