1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Cyclenews TXC 450 test

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Droolsport, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. Droolsport Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Arizona
    Looking at the newest online version of Cyclenews and thier enduro 450 test.

    They picked the KTM first with the Husaberg and CRF450X a tie for second.

    They seemed to like the TXC450 but complained about the seat height, felt big and heavy and wasnt nimble but stable. The biggest complaint was about the vibration which I have read in every test of a Husky 450. They did mention there was an aftermarket counterbalancer that was available that really helps with the vibration. Anyone know of this counterbalancer they are talking about?
    Droolsport, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. Dirty Bikes Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Burlington, Ontario
    Yeah it is called more money paid to the magazine from Husky in order to finish first in these tests....


    Oh you meant the counterbalancer to remove the vibration. Sorry no idea. :)
    Dirty Bikes, Jul 16, 2009
    #2

  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    :lol:
    Motosportz, Jul 16, 2009
    #3

  4. Mike Kay Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    California
    The TE's have a counterbalancer. I took one out once, bike really vibrated!

    I dont think anyone makes an aftermarket counterbalancer, but the OEM unit is available from a TE.

    If anyone does make one, i will link it to the aftermarket list.
    Mike Kay, Jul 16, 2009
    #4

  5. Droolsport Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Arizona
    I agree makes you wonder, I dont put to much faith into magazine test but you can see some tendencies in bikes from test to test. Doesnt keep the TE450 from the top of my soon to purchase list. :thumbsup:

    I will drop CycleNews a line and see if they know of some obscure aftermarket company that makes a counterbalancer. More then likely they are talking about the TE version mentioned by Mike K.
    Droolsport, Jul 16, 2009
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  6. hammer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Washington Ont Canada
    Are you sure the TE has one? I don't the they have had one since 05. SMR has one.
    hammer, Jul 16, 2009
    #6

  7. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    Hammer nailed it. No CB in a long time. You can add an SMR CB if you really wanted to.
    ScottyR, Jul 16, 2009
    #7

  8. Bobby Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Woodstock, GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TXC310Rx2,
    Other Motorcycles:
    G450X, HP2E, 10 R12ADV, GasGas280
    I am pretty sure the 09 TE's have a CB, although I haven't been in one to know for certain.
    Bobby, Jul 16, 2009
    #8

  9. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    Nope. Only SMRs have it.
    ScottyR, Jul 16, 2009
    #9

  10. Droolsport Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Arizona

    Having never ridden a Husky 4T do they really vibrate that much?
    Droolsport, Jul 17, 2009
    #10

  11. husky123 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Leesburg, VA
    I like the vibes. But I've ridden Buells most my life too.:D

    It's just another way of the machine doing its best to communicate to you the rider.:cool:
    husky123, Jul 17, 2009
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  12. NumberCruncher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wa State
    When brand new they about shake themselves apart. After break in the 450 does vibrate but I can't say as it really bothered me with my 2007 TE450. The vibration is much lower frequency than say a two stroke that buzzes as much as vibrates.

    NC
    NumberCruncher, Jul 19, 2009
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