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TR650 vs TE511 vs ?

rmcelroy

rmcelroy

Husqvarna
I was looking at various dual sports recently, and these really two stood out to me...

I am looking for an all around bike (street, dirt, track, whatever) and I suppose the main question I had when looking at the TE650 vs the TE511 is which bike would be best suited for that all around capability that I am looking for? Also, why does the 511 cost a grand more? pardon my ignorance, but it just seems like you get less bike there... is there just that much more better hardware on the 511? can someone explain?

I was also looking at bikes from other manufacturers that would be comparable to the Huskys. Of course, the obvious one that came up was KTM. I was specifically looking at the 690 Enduro. Does anyone know if those are good comparable bikes? is there a better bike from a different manufacturer that you would compare to the TR650? (hopefully this isn't a taboo subject, since this is strictly a Husky forum... if so, then I apologize.) :)
 
The 511 is probably more costly because of the development of being a racier engine (per cc). The 650 would be a much better bike for regular street use and its hard to think of a direct comparison. They say the Kawasaki klr650 is but I find it hard to believe. It's an old bike that is only really comparable in price.

KTM also makes amazing bikes and the only thing that would be comparable to the 650 is KTM 690. It is more dirt bike but don't think it does very well for longer street trips. Also, the maintenance would be more often

You really need to figure out what you really want to use it for. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong.
 
I have both, very different bike. the 511 will do 50 plus miles of pavement fine and fun but after that it is just a dirt bike with a plate so it gets long in the tooth. It is a fantastic do is all Ds bike where your doing road, trail, gravel, trail, road etc. The TR650 on the other hand is a great street bike that can pound out the miles as long as you can stand to sit on it and good at gravel roads but is no dirt bike. Yep, you need to decide what you need more.
 
Before I bought my TE511, I was buying a KTM690. The KTM 690 has a powerful engine (66hp) and weights 95lbs less than the TR650, but is slightly more suited for dirt than for street. It works very well on the road, but carries less fuel than the TR. It's main drawback is that it is expensive. The 511 weights 58lbs less than the 690 and handles like a motocross bike and not like an adventure bike. The 511 is very sporty and works well for dual sport events, but is not something I would ride for long hauls on the tarmac. The 449 version of the 511 is race proven at Dakar.

http://www.enduro360.com/2012/11/13/products-tested/husqvarna-tr650-ktm-690-enduro-comparison/

Specifications KTM 690 Enduro R Husqvarna TR650 Terra
MSRP $10,299 - $6990
Displacement 690cc - 652cc
Claimed Horsepower 66hp - 58hp
Transmission six speed - five speed
RPM’s @65mph 4500 approx - 4000 approx


Frame Trellis style chrome molybdenum - chrome molybdenum
Swingarm Cast aluminium - Steel
Tires Pirelli MT21 - Metzler Sahara Enduro 3
Front Tire Size 90/90/21 - 90/90/21
Rear Tire Size 140/80/18 - 140/80/18
Fork WP 48mm 9.84″ travel 46mm Sachs, - 7.5″ travel
Shock WP linkage 9.84″ travel Sachs linkage, - 7.5″ travel
Front Brake 300mm Floating Disc - 300mm Disc
Rear Brake 240 mm Disc - 240mm Disc
Final Drive Chain - Chain
Wheelbase 59.2″ - 59.1″
Ground clearance 280 mm (11.02 in) - NA
Seat height 36.8″ - 34.4″
Fuel Capacity 3.2 US gal - 3.57 US gal
Claimed Weight 313 lb dry - 408 lb curb
 
Tinken said:
Before I bought my TE511, I was buying a KTM690. The KTM 690 has a powerful engine (66hp) and weights 95lbs less than the TR650, but is slightly more suited for dirt than for street. It works very well on the road, but carries less fuel than the TR. It's main drawback is that it is expensive. The 511 weights 58lbs less than the 690 and handles like a motocross bike and not like an adventure bike. The 511 is very sporty and works well for dual sport events, but is not something I would ride for long hauls on the tarmac. The 449 version of the 511 is race proven at Dakar.

http://www.enduro360.com/2012/11/13/products-tested/husqvarna-tr650-ktm-690-enduro-comparison/

Specifications KTM 690 Enduro R Husqvarna TR650 Terra
MSRP $10,299 - $6990
Displacement 690cc - 652cc
Claimed Horsepower 66hp - 58hp
Transmission six speed - five speed
RPM’s @65mph 4500 approx - 4000 approx


Frame Trellis style chrome molybdenum - chrome molybdenum
Swingarm Cast aluminium - Steel
Tires Pirelli MT21 - Metzler Sahara Enduro 3
Front Tire Size 90/90/21 - 90/90/21
Rear Tire Size 140/80/18 - 140/80/18
Fork WP 48mm 9.84″ travel 46mm Sachs, - 7.5″ travel
Shock WP linkage 9.84″ travel Sachs linkage, - 7.5″ travel
Front Brake 300mm Floating Disc - 300mm Disc
Rear Brake 240 mm Disc - 240mm Disc
Final Drive Chain - Chain
Wheelbase 59.2″ - 59.1″
Ground clearance 280 mm (11.02 in) - NA
Seat height 36.8″ - 34.4″
Fuel Capacity 3.2 US gal - 3.57 US gal
Claimed Weight 313 lb dry - 408 lb curb
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Nice info Tinken! Before I bought the Terra, the KTM 690 was what I thought would be my dream come true. I looked at it long and hard and came to the conclusion that it was too expensive, and after I made some mods to make it a little more street worthy for my needs, it was way over the top. Buying the Terra, for me, was a way better investment. After you buy a Terra it doesn't hurt so bad to spend the money and make just the bike you want if you intend on really putting on some miles. The KTM would have been perfect if I didn't have so much pavement between the places I want to go off road. I have more money to spend making the Terra more dirt worthy and will never approach the sticker cost of the KTM.
 
I know alot of people will not agree but the new Honda cb 500x adventure should be in the equation. I am trying to decide betwen the honda and the terra
 
visegrip said:
I know alot of people will not agree but the new Honda cb 500x adventure should be in the equation. I am trying to decide betwen the honda and the terra
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I respectfully disagree.

2013-Honda-CB500X-Matte-Black-Metallic.jpg
 
When I saw CB in the email prompt I thought -CL is the Honda designation for 'scramblers', CB is for street bikes. Now that I see the picture I see that they got the name correct. That thing is more street oriented than a VStrom.
 
I think the Transalp is/was the most comparable bike in the Honda range to the Terra. Not sure if they were discontinued worldwide or just here in Australia due to poor sales about 5 years ago. They were a capable bike on road and on dirt roads but overpriced compared to the direct competition. Before they were discontinued in Australia they cost about $14k ride away price compared to $10k for the Terra 2013 price. They had a 700cc parallel twin. Model designation was XL700V.
 
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