2006 Husqvarna reviews

I would not buy from Husqvarna again period. I have a 2023 Norden 901 and in the 1st 3 months it has been in the shop 30 days for heat radiating off the motor so bad it gave me heat blisters on my leg thru jeans and socks. It is un rideable in tennessee. I installed a Decat to make it run cooler and the dealer says its fine and will do nothing. I have $19,000 in a bike that if its above 70 degrees here I cant ride it. When I 1st got it home I was checking all fluids and adjusting thing and there was no radiator fluid in it at all. After searching forums a ton of people say the same thing about heat and loose clamps on the radiators and leaking. Show less

This dealer has advertises ent for bike they do not have. Last years model but when you call they state it was just sold. But they have this years model for more money. Sounds like a scam. They waited 24 hrs to contact me back on the bike then stated it was just sold. Do I want a newer mode? I tried to contact them 2 times in that 24 hrs. How conviene. Bike was a 2022 Husqvarna FE 501. And they still have it advertised. Show less

Bought the bike used with 3400 miles on it and a two year full warranty. Bike is just how I imagined. Feels like a slightly lowered MX race bike. Fast as any 450 on the market. Handles better than I can push it. I can also take anyone in a zero to 80mph race. Pins at 105. Perfect considering I'm not trying to kill myself. Suspension can take dirt well and is balanced good in the air. If you want a SM bike there is no comparison! Show less

This is the most awesome bike that I have ever owned. I feel like this bike should not be street legal. Every time I ride it I have a big smile under my helmet. It's perfect for any canyon run and carves like none other. It's a total rocket/wheelie king and it will make you feel like Jeff Ward. I have had many bikes through the years with a motocross background; this bike is not for putting around, it's a serious race bike with lights on it. Show less

I am currently campaigning this bike in the 2007 Mexican National Supermoto series, in both Intermediate and Masters divisions. It is my first Husqvarna, and I've been pleasently surprised at the handling, the power, but mostly bullet proof reliability. Not having a kick start worried me, but battery/starter/switch combo has NEVER failed to get things lit instantly. Stock power is competitive, although not overly impressive. Smooth and adequate with lower gearing, but will not help you if the track has a lot of long straights. Stock exhaust is super quiet, and upgraded system didn't add much power, but sure transforms the sound into a race worthy mount! Suspension rebound is a bit hard on the moto/dirt sections. Mostly durable, although the radiator is a bit small and light, shroud mounting tabs have all broken off. But this bike gets the job done, without having the expense of modding a motocross bike. Race it hard, and it will do its part, you just have to do yours! I have tried the factory replica 450 RR, and this, my friends, is a serious race machine. I believe it is worth the money. Show less

Too much bike for the street - for the rider of average skill and above average enthusiasm, but a refined weapon for the talented. Bike needs nothing in the way of mods for the street - even the exhaust system flows well enough to leave alone, and restrictions are minimal. For the track, of course, pipe and rejet - not much else is necesasary. Brakes are phenominal. Engine likes to rev (get the 510 if more torque is called for) but is a monster power-maker for a 450. This machine is superior to all other strret-legal supermotards - and by a LOT. The hypermotards are a separate, anomalous breed - apparently a designed AND contrived market niche that has no basis whatsoever in professional racing. The lightweight single clearly does, and has been the world champion configuration for a long, long time for credible reasons. The 450 SMR doesn't have a slipper clutch (the 450RR does), but one could be added easily enough (a likely priority for racers due to engine compression issues when cornering). Battery is improved for 07 so starting problems are no more. Beautiful craftsmanship - this bike is a piece of artwork, just so much more than most could use on the street (without getting badly hurt). Show less

This bike a NOT a real supermotard for the street (the 450R and 510R are - true racebikes with lights), but it gives you most of the looks and enough of a taste of what supermoto is like. With it, you carry about 60 pounds more and have a few horsepower less than the 510R - in a one-on-one supermoto performance comparo the 510R wins handily - but, again, the comparison is unfair since the intended use for each is different, and the 610 is more civilized and, well, street friendly, and still plenty quick. If you want to go racing, buy the 450 or 510, but if street riding is what you have planned (but like the looks of a supermoto bike, and a taste of the performance they offer), this is the one to get. Enjoy! Show less

This is probably the most fun bike I have ever owned and it's still not run in yet. Blisteringly fast in between the bends, bends, which I might add, can be taken at similar speeds to the straights. Brake late, lay it down, crack the throttle and ride the invisible rail. Watch out all you 19 year olds on crotch rockets with matching leathers (I was one once). You may own the boring highways but the twisties have got a new daddy, keep up if you can. The downside unfortunately is the seat, it's rock hard, numbness can be a little distracting after an hour or so, but the cheeks on my face are aching by then anyway, but that's from grinning. Show less

Awesome power, decent street manners and exceptionally good off road. I have been riding off road for 35 years and this is one of the most capable bikes I have ever been on. At 300lbs. it should feel like a tank but is remarkabley agile, unless you are pushing it to its limits; it feels more like a little 250cc machine. In the stoplight gran prix it will embarass a lot of the sport bikes out there. It will cruise all day at 70. This thing must be illegal, everything else this much fun is. Show less

900 miles no problems, have not fully opened it up, got it up to 75 the other day it was rock steady, and I'm sure it had another good 25 mph to go. Doubt if I will ever go faster on it anyway. I usually ride it 50-60 mph on highway. I changed the oil and at about 1500 miles I will change oil filter and clean the other ones. I run 10W 50 oil (full synthetic) but will run the reccomended 10W 60 synthetic if I can find it in warm weather. I really like the bike, it really handles well. The motor is strong. I have not revved it hard, but I can tell if one wanted to, the little bike is very fast. Show less