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

My TE511 review...

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Motosportz, Feb 26, 2011.

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  1. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    hardcore DS nice. you'll get used to how to make her turn, even the ZTR pros mentioned that it takes a bit of time with the new rear set up., plus as you know there is some experimenting going on as well, hope that trickles down for you guys. good report.
    robertaccio, Feb 27, 2011
    #21

  2. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    Congratulations on the awesome 511. Looks like you got the Karoo's to. I can understand it on the 630, but the other TE's don't need/want them. What are they thinking?
    XLEnduroMan, Feb 27, 2011
    #22

  3. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Me likeee very much. What does the clutch feel like.
    ghte, Feb 28, 2011
    #23

  4. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Nice write up! Really looks sharp!
    dartyppyt, Feb 28, 2011
    #24

  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Very smooth and fully disengages the clutch by half way in. Much better than past hydros from husky to me. Brembo master not Magura.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #25

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Euro FIM limited DS tires. We never get US spec tires which would make more sense. Heck my bike has some Canada compliance sticker too???
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #26

  7. boisedave Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    Nice review -- Can't wait for your thoughts after some more time on the bike.
    boisedave, Feb 28, 2011
    #27

  8. Slowpoke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    Transport Canada generally accepts the same regs as the US DOT. There are a few differences on cars, but bikes are pretty much the same. Makes it easier for the mfr's to make a bike North American compliant as opposed to one for the US and one for Canada.........
    Slowpoke, Feb 28, 2011
    #28

  9. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    About time you got that thing.

    Woohoo!
    PC., Feb 28, 2011
    #29

  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    You must ride it, the motor is to die for.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #30

  11. mnb Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310 . . . . 2003 TE610e
    No joke. My TE310 came with Karoos. I just had some Bridgestone M404s spooned on this morning. I'll save the Karoos for the 610
    mnb, Feb 28, 2011
    #31

  12. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Probably good Ds tires. Heck i was busting 4 inches of snow uphill on semi gnarly single track without issue. I got the Pirelli 43 DOT trails tire for the back (when the weather gets a little better) and a Motoz up front. that 140 Karoo works OK but the front was flat scary in the snow / mud slurry.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #32

  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Buddy Ken just stopped by to see the 511. He has a KTM 530 DS bike. His first reaction was "WOW, it looks and feels a lot smaller and lighter than my 530 and than I thought it would be" He loved it. Said that it is by far the most modern looking dirt bike he has ever seen. Even thought the muffler looked cool in person. He has a owned a lot of nice bikes, (decked out WR250, 6 days GG300, KTM 250, KTM 530), he will most likely try it out this weekend and we can get his ride impressions.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #33

  14. Pedec Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sask.Canada
    You got me thinking my 2006 drz 400s with 10000km which I use as my street explore bike might need to go. The Drz with fcr carb and yoshi pipe and bar riser and bars has been a great bike but this sounds like another level. I was thinking 630 but the 511 might be a good fit. 80% I ride bike around town on asphalt like sm model 20% gravel roads with 5 % highway. Great review.
    Pedec, Feb 28, 2011
    #34

  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I have ridden DRZ's and owned a 06 TE610 which I built into an SMR. Both are good bikes. But, for what you describe, basically no long highway miles the TE511 would be a hoot. Way more fun than the 630 or DRZ as it will feel 50 pounds lighter and the spunky motor make it fun for wheeling and such. The 511 is WAY smoother than ether bike and smaller / more nimble meaning FUN. If you were doing more highway miles and adventure stuff I would for sure recommend the 630.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #35

  16. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    A truck came by Uptite today while I was over and I helped George a little in getting a TE449 and TE511 uncrated and put together. They were a little easier to do as the lights were hanging there ready to go. They come with a Quick Manual in booklet form and a USB manual. Started up the 511 and it sounded pretty mild. Oil filler is meant for little people's hands. I'll bet you'll need a tool to do it.....[IMG] George commented that they rolled very easily, even after he took the air down from 30 to around 15.
    glangston, Feb 28, 2011
    #36

  17. yamafreek Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Hawaii
    Wow,, thinking of the big brothers... lol I'm waiting for this in a 310 or even a 250 TE... Comon guys dont make the first US report come from the Hawaiian Islands..........
    yamafreek, Feb 28, 2011
    #37

  18. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Well I'm glad you finally got your new bike Kelly. oregonsage, I hate you.
    It sounds like a great bike, it is too bad though that they can't come up with a WR transmission. Maybe as their market share increases, there will be enough volume to pay for the tooling etc.
    Xcuvator, Feb 28, 2011
    #38

  19. NumberCruncher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wa State
    Sounds like a great bike save for the Tranny. It sound like it will work for you but I think I would need a lower 1st making 6th less usable. Glad the engine is smooth with the counter balancer. I am really interested in learning what the fuel range will be on a tank of gas.

    NC
    NumberCruncher, Feb 28, 2011
    #39

  20. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Me too. Thats actually my only hangup with the bike at this point. But I am making the assumption that it get mileage like the Berg (same EFI) So that means 70-75 plus miles which covers a lot of my rides / needs. We will see.

    Random musings: The more I look at the muffler the more I like it. [IMG]
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #40
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