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. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Funny he mentioned this. It really is EZ to walk it around, I chalk it up to mass centralization vooodoo. [IMG] Part of it is the tight chain drags on nothing. CTS rules he he he.

    Did I mention this big bore 4 stroke has very little engine braking. About like a 250 2st. Fun.
    Motosportz, Feb 28, 2011
    #41

  2. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Wait until I let you ride it on the central Oregon desert ... then you can hate me !!
    oregonsage, Feb 28, 2011
    #42

  3. Croc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 511
    You won't like it, when you see the Akropovic one on it, that we get here in Oz as standard[IMG]
    Croc, Feb 28, 2011
    #43

  4. patgas Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    dolgellau/ wales
    by the way dodnt drop tyre pressure any lower than 15 psi as it will rip the valve off the tube because of i think more grip and maybe cts,you probally couldnt any way due to the extra weight of that exhaust [IMG]
    patgas, Mar 1, 2011
    #44

  5. Bagman Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Louisville, Kentucky
    That cleaning brush with ice on it is hilarious ! I like your ethusiasm. Your ride [bike] report was great but your way of expressing things just jumps out at us, like a school kid with a new lunch box!!! Or do kids have lunch boxes anymore??? Anyway, you know what I mean.
    Bagman, Mar 1, 2011
    #45

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Bikes are crack for me, that much should be obvious at this point. [IMG] My friends all say no one is a more hard core rider than me (will go in rain snow and every day if I could) luckily I know Jake and can just answer "Jake is more hard core" Thanks Jake.
    Motosportz, Mar 1, 2011
    #46

  7. jmetteer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Woodland, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC300 CR125 CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    WR250F, TRANSALP
    Thanks Kelly,

    I am turning into a moto sissy though...

    Later,
    jmetteer, Mar 1, 2011
    #47

  8. NumberCruncher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wa State
    I know you are new to the bike but what are your thoughts on the stock muffler? I really hate loud bikes and don't like that barge hanging off the bike, but won't run a loud muffler like all the aftermarket ones seem to be these days. I think the stock 2011 TE250 is obscenely loud and that is why I bought a 2009 TXC 250 over the 2011 TE250. My 2004 TE250 was really quiet and had great power. Why can't Husky go back to that? Hopefully these new TE's run well with the stock exhaust or the aftermarket makes something in the 92 to 94 db range. It amazes me how many trail riders are running mufflers at the 98+ range.

    NC
    NumberCruncher, Mar 1, 2011
    #48

  9. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Would look awesome with one of those dual outlet silencers on that bad beast!
    dartyppyt, Mar 1, 2011
    #49

  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I hated it in pictures but like it in person and LOVE the sound or lack off. It is VERY quiet and seems to work well. I think it might stay. I'm sure it caps the top end some but the bike makes GREAT power so who cares.
    Motosportz, Mar 1, 2011
    #50

  11. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    In the US, the TXC has the same pipe but with the Akro fitted. My TXC 511 with the Akro is not offensive at all, and I agree with your stance on the annoyance of loud bike pipes. (Note, the TC pipe has both a different headpipe and muffler than the TXC/TE)
    oregonsage, Mar 1, 2011
    #51

  12. demi Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cheyenne, WYO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    '14 SH 500, 81 Gilera 125 C1, 17 KTM
    All I can say is that after seeing these bikes up close today... is.... sweet! If I didn't just buy a 2011 CR150, I would be buying one of these 449's... look nice, seem to be fairly easy to deal with, despite the learning curve involved... I think these may work out just fine.
    demi, Mar 1, 2011
    #52

  13. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    First, it is good to hear U got UR bike Kelly and are pleased so far ... It'll be good times riding and getting used to it over the next few months as the snow melts and the mountains become ridable ... I'm sure you'll be up there early, pushing the snow line back each week :) ... I wouldn't sweat the pipe too much ... It is what it is and it is a 450? There should be plenty of horses avail for riding ...

    Yep, I'm new to the tracks also and they seem to offer a safe riding environment (depending on other riders mostly) ... more so than the trails ... And my bike does not get beat up so bad there ... Engine might take a little more abuse but overall it is an easier environment for the machine...

    PS -- the videos from cycle torque sounded like his machine had lots of chain noise also ...
    ray_ray, Mar 1, 2011
    #53

  14. Raku Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Anacortes, Washington
    What's the Kymco's oil capacity, Kelly?
    Raku, Mar 1, 2011
    #54

  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    1.4 quarts with a filer change.
    Motosportz, Mar 1, 2011
    #55

  16. NumberCruncher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wa State
    How is the seat height compared to your last TXC?

    NC
    NumberCruncher, Mar 3, 2011
    #56

  17. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    About the same. Tall.
    Motosportz, Mar 3, 2011
    #57

  18. racedesert_ Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Henderson
    very coolbike. I'm loving the look and great FI, but worry the fuel range is going to be too short here in S. Nevada. My 09 TE 450 with the IMS 3 Gal tank runs dry right at 106 miles. More than once I've run out right at the truck. Maybe we'll see a side tank like Safari makes for the 570 berg.
    racedesert_, Mar 4, 2011
    #58

  19. topari Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    What is the normal idle speed on the 511 ?
    topari, Mar 6, 2011
    #59

  20. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Got two more real rides on the bike. WOW. Will do a complete writeup but top EZ cruz speed on the street is about 55 with stock gearing but will easily pull taller gearing so drop about 3 teeth on the rear and it should be good for about anything. I got 43 MPG on a DS ride. Get way less on single track.
    Motosportz, Mar 7, 2011
    #60
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