Husqvarna Adventure bikes?

**Denniso** · 17th April 2009, 19:36

Just want to know if anybody has any experiance with Huskys as long term adventure bikes . I need / want a bit more power , handling and brakes and have seen the 610 sm , I can hear it calling me . Where is the nearest dealer in HB , how reliable and how much are they ? Cheers for any info .

**Box'a'bits** · 17th April 2009, 19:40

Have a look on the www.advrider.com, under thumpers. Quote a few threads on the 610TE, which ppl there seem to like. Like the LC4, that engine has been around for ages & is very well sorted.

**warewolf** · 17th April 2009, 21:34

In my vague awareness, the TE610 is rated as THE thumper to have for a technical adventure rider. Quite a bit newer and more refined than the 640E, from what I have read. Similar on very many other counts. (That position pre-dates the 690 Enduro.)

**Taz** · 17th April 2009, 21:41

The SM is a super moto and has the 17" tyres. You'd be better off with a TE with 21/18 rims.

**NordieBoy** · 17th April 2009, 22:17

Originally Posted by warewolf

In my vague awareness, the TE610 is rated as THE thumper to have for a technical adventure rider. Quite a bit newer and more refined than the 640E, from what I have read. Similar on very many other counts. (That position pre-dates the 690 Enduro.)

Also pre-prices the 690...

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th April 2009, 04:11

the Te610 is an awesome machine. Triumph are the dealerships and there are a few good knowledgeable folk here in the waikato. Craig at NV Motorcycles is the Husky agent here and he knows the bikes really well.
He races the SM and has extensive knowledge.
I have a friend with a TE610 and he likes it.
It is a tall bike, the stand can flick up unexpectedly, similar to the Husaberg if you don't have the weight over it when you pop off.
The stand is also thin, so putting it down in softer ground makes it like a spike rather than a stand. Small issue I know....
ADV has a great forum for these and the owners in the US are happy with them apart from the lack of front fork adjustments for the 08 models.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ight=husqvarna

I would really like one, settled in the Husaberg which is a nice machine too. The only thing I can say is the fuel range is a bit of an issue, but over time it will be solved as you see in the forum, the guys have ways around it as well as the carrying of baggae etc...

Hope this helps you...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431849 - This thread is a great read as well, the guy goes all over the place on his TE610 and is very good at video, and the photos are great! Awesome read, the places he goes!

**Denniso** · 18th April 2009, 14:17

Thanks for the input sounds like the bike for me , I figgured any bad points would have been brought up very quickly , just have to kill a few piggy banks now and wait for a boat from Sweeden .

**Denniso** · 18th April 2009, 14:22

Anybody whant to buy a 2007 DR 650 ? can put the standard wheels back on or leave it on the 17"s.

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th April 2009, 14:51

Originally Posted by Denniso

Thanks for the input sounds like the bike for me , I figgured any bad points would have been brought up very quickly , just have to kill a few piggy banks now and wait for a boat from Sweeden .

Happy to help...Give Craig a call, he is in the know, he will be able to source one I bet...Last time I asked he could have gotten a couple of TE610's from Triumph. They never know what is hidden in the storage crates, you might get lucky!

**.chris** · 18th April 2009, 17:21

I tried to get a TE610 earlier in the year, but apparently there were none bought in to the country.

But maybe now they have, the TE610 was pretty high on my list of bike options. As per my thread here

**Waihou Thumper** · 15th September 2011, 19:38

Originally Posted by NZKTM

the Te610 is an awesome machine. Triumph are the dealerships and there are a few good knowledgeable folk here in the waikato. Nick at NV Motorcycles is the Husky agent here and he knows the bikes really well.
He races the SM and has extensive knowledge.
I have a friend with a TE610 and he likes it.
It is a tall bike, the stand can flick up unexpectedly, similar to the Husaberg if you don't have the weight over it when you pop off.
The stand is also thin, so putting it down in softer ground makes it like a spike rather than a stand. Small issue I know....
ADV has a great forum for these and the owners in the US are happy with them apart from the lack of front fork adjustments for the 08 models.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ight=husqvarna

I would really like one, settled in the Husaberg which is a nice machine too. The only thing I can say is the fuel range is a bit of an issue, but over time it will be solved as you see in the forum, the guys have ways around it as well as the carrying of baggae etc...

Hope this helps you...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431849 - This thread is a great read as well, the guy goes all over the place on his TE610 and is very good at video, and the photos are great! Awesome read, the places he goes!

Hmm, Te610

**Waihou Thumper** · 15th September 2011, 21:20

Well, one has come up for sale on Trade me, I just bought it...Very happy great price too, far, far from the asking price...

**Ender EnZed** · 15th September 2011, 21:27

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Well, one has come up for sale on Trade me, I just bought it...Very happy great price too, far, far from the asking price...

Was it this one?

**Waihou Thumper** · 15th September 2011, 21:32

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

Was it this one?

nice one aye...I knew the last owner and infact I was going to buy it brand new from the shop, but didn't have funds. I sort of have been stalking it...