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ENDURO w SPECIFICATION THE KTM FRAME: Central double-cradle, 25CrMo4 chromoly steel SUBFRAME: Aluminium; 40mm longer with improved rear fender stability. GROUND CLEARANCE: 370mm / 14.6in SEAT HEIGHT: 960mm / 37.8in THE HUSQVARNA FRAME: Central double-cradle, 25CrMo4 chromoly steel SUBFRAME: Composite carbon fibre subframe; 70% polyamide and 30% carbon fibre, the new 2-piece subframe saves 250g. Increased subframe’s length 50mm. GROUND CLEARANCE: 360mm / 14.1in (Claimed) SEAT HEIGHT: 950mm / 37.4in (Claimed) 22 www.rustsports.com
KTM EXC250 TPI vs HUSQVARANA TE250i WHAT’S CHANGED AND HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE FEEL OF EACH BIKE? 1. KTM’S APPROACH TO DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The primary development aim at both KTM and Husky has been mass centralisation. The 2017 models did this by way of a shifting of the heaviest rotating masses, such as the crank and clutch shafts, to a more centralised position. R&D in Mattighofen has obviously remained focussed on this goal, and for 2020 they have managed to further develop this theme by lowering the radiators and redesigning the exhaust systems. 2. Husqvarna’s APPROACH TO DESIGN DEVELOPMENT According to the Husqvarna, they classify the 2020 models as ‘nextgeneration’, the target for Husky according to the launch team was to improve ‘rideability’ – by refining the motor and chassis. Its apparent that the team at Husky has for 2020 also been tasked with boldly differentiating their bikes from KTM’s. Somehow it now seems more important than ever to quash the ‘white KTM’ stigma. This has resulted in a greater focus by Husky on their aesthetics. Their strap line ‘Pioneering since 1903’ seems to have been taken to heart and aside from the mass centralising work that’s shared with KTM they have really pushed the boat out on their design. THE SHARED KTM AND HUSKY 250 ENGINES The 250 two-strokes have for 2020 had a significant amount of engine work done. They get increased compression via a new cylinder head, they feature a twin valve-controlled power valve system combined with the all new 3D stamped waffle-design exhaust pipe and reshaped silencer. The pipes look the business and claims are that they radically alter the performance characteristics of the motor. Besides their look the new design is said to also lower noise and increase strength. The crankshaft retains the counterbalancer shaft to reduce vibration and by incorporating a heavier ignition rotor it improves traction down low. The 250 engines have also been tilted 1º forward in the frame, which is said to improve the front-to-rear balance and provides more precise feedback on the front-end. The motors apparently also feature improved thermodynamics and updated mapping on both bikes. There’s a new water pump casing that aides cooling by optimizing the flow of coolant. Both share the updated DDS (Damped Diaphragm Steel) clutch. The DDS clutch design features a damping system that increases both traction and durability. The clutch uses a single diaphragm spring rather than a coil spring design, and so is lighter in the pull. To top off the new 250s’ clutches they feature a new, lighter basket and reworked inner hub that improves oil supply and cooling to the clutch. The difference between the two clutches is in the hydraulic actuation, the EXC features the Brembo system while TE features the Magura system. I prefer the feel and action of the TE’s Magura hydraulics, the clutch is noticeably softer than the EXC’s action. Conversely, I like the ratchet adjustment on the Brembo clutch lever on the KTM over the star clickers on the Magura lever. Now while the engines are ostensibly the same, they behave rather differently, especially down low. This is less to do with the motor mod’s themselves but rather to do with the sub-frame (and airbox) design and the consequent variation in airflow through to the cylinder inlet ports. While the motors felt torquier and w www.rustsports.com 23
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