Anybody rode a Husky TE310? How does it compare?
I guess the title says it all.
Looking to add a bike and like the idea for variety.

anybody?

 

Haven't ridden one myself but I hear good things about it.
Benifits of a 250 with just enough extra low down.
Not something I would use if I had to do a lot of slab riding though.

 

What about a KTM400xc-w.
http://www.ktmusa.com/400-XC-W.100151.20.html

Just enough sting has been taken out of the 450 to make the 400 a woods weapon.

Worth a look.

 

Husky 310 is a sleeved down 450, heavier than it should be but the bottom end will last asa consequence. The Husky TE250 is all new, a true lightweight bush scalpel. FI too. The new Husaberg 390, FI too, is worth a look too.

 

I'm guessing we're comparing the Husky to the KLX250...not wanting to overlook the obvious. That being the case and not even knowing much about the Husky, I'd say there's no real comparison. The Husky would probably stomp all over the KLX in a real off road comparison, but I think you knew that. Maybe the word "compare" threw me off. As to just adding a real dirtbike to your stable, oh man...there are so many good candidates out there. What kind of parts/service support can you get in your area?...or can you survive quite well in your area with internet parts service if you're mechanically inclined? WOK's info on the TE250 sounds rather interesting depending on where you ride. Are you looking at more desert, woods, or mountain type riding?

 

I rode an '09 TE510 the other weekend. VERY sweet! The FI was extremely smooth. Kind'a viby though.

 

At least in America, the te310 is not a sleeved down 450. It is built on the old 250f motor. It was a way over built 250 and engineers felt 310cc would cause no reliabilty issues. I belive they use an Athena's bigbore cylinder to get there.

For 2010 the 250's got a brand new compact 250(mx still has a carb, while the te and tcx got FI). The 310 retained the old motor.

The te310 never really got very high reviews from the mags. I think most complained it was to much like a 250 to ride. I think it would be worlds better than the klx in offroad.

 

Its a dream bike for me EXCEPT the tight ratio tranny. I enjoy slibbing it to the trails, having fun and then riding home. TO me thats the beauty of a dual-sport. As i've been readijng the TE's will be at 8k rpm at 50 mph. thats a bit much for me. There's also (as WestOZ mentioned) the 'Berg 390.. Sweeeet, but I''d have to research the tranny a bit if It was going to replace my KLX.

~Steve

 

Ridden a te250 with and without the athena 300 kit. Agree with what's been posted. Tight gearing makes sprocket changes almost mandatory, there's no happy median if tight trail and street time are the plan. Way more power, even at 250cc than the klx, some of feeling of power comes from the pumper carb. It was a lot heavier than than brochure weight claims, lot heavier than my crf250x for example, maybe a bit lighter than a KLX. Definatly can push it harder offroad. The NEW 2010 TE250 is a bit lighter, it's downfall is the fuel injection related issues. Out of the box it's calibration is aweful to meet emissions. Reprogram it and de-restricted to run right and they suck gas, low fuel light was on at 38 miles! Too small of tank make it worse. Too bad because it's a bike I'd like to have. The 2010 rev quick compared to the old 250, which was based on the bigger engines.

 

These Enduro bikes are all awesome in the dirt.
Good power and suspension. very sweet indeed.

But, they are all a bit of a pain on the slab.
Not only are they not very comfortable, they are expensive to run on the road.
They are not designed for sustained high rpm use unless you're prepared tp put in the service effort.
They are not much more than a race bike with lights.

And as was recently pointed out to me, pick a colour they are all very good. Hard to find a bad one.

Heh Slapdrum, you have a range of bikes there and the F800 is one sweet adventure bike. I want one bad. You could cruise the highways all day on that and hit a bit of dirt should it come your way.
Plus IMO, they look way cool. To me it says, welcome to Australia now go and discover.



If the new bike is an addition to the stable then a good Enduro bike will be just the ticket.