It’s not uncommon to see Husqvarna’s FC 250 atop the leaderboard of peak horsepower and torque figures in the 250cc four-stroke motocross bike segment, and that’s once again the case for 2025. This Austrian machine’s fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke 250cc single-cylinder engine churns out 40.4 hp and 18.9 lb.-ft. of torque on the Dirt Rider dyno—the most of all standard-model 250F motocrossers in 2025. The FC 250 still isn’t the strongest from low-end to midrange, but riders who are willing to rev will discover why it’s so impressive on the dyno, and reap the rewards.
“The FC 250 has a really strong engine package that doesn’t make it difficult to ride,” test rider Michael Wicker said. “I’d love to see more low-end grunt, but engine performance is still really good. I enjoy keeping rpm up to help maintain the bike’s momentum through softer sections as well as the uphills at Glen Helen Raceway.”
