Husqvarna TE reviews

My only real worry about this bike is getting caught by the police for riding it in unauthorized areas, like forest preserves: my immediate area was a real stickler on that, at one time, back in the 80's: so far, no hassles from Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane. Handling, power are great, but on cold mornings, it can be a real workout to start: until you use the push button. The choke is not so effective: however, once the engine runs for at least 10 minutes, there's no problem starting it by kick or electric the rest of the day. The seat is very hard, and will never break in. I plan on either getting an "Air Hawk" seat pillow or a "seat concepts" complete seat. The only mods done were: rear "Tuff Lites" flexible turn signals (and are LED: stock are bulbs) and since one OEM rear turn signal plastic broke almost immediately (within first month of ownership) it only made sense to get flexible turn signals. The OEMs up front are, but they left the rears rigid, who knows why. This bike has held up great so far, and I usually have to get way out of town, to get into some wilderness riding, in so, having to ride approx. 60 miles from home, but that's OK, it can handle a steady 50 mph. I will probably get a couple less rear teeth, for that sprocket (should keep the rpms. a little lower). The seat height is not a problem, once you're on it (it will drop down, by a few inches, so as long as you're at least 5' 10" it shouldn't be a problem.) I'm looking forward to next season already! PS: one last thing: the wind has knocked it over many times, but this bike hasn't sustained any damage at all from it (always cover it up), so this thing is definitely pretty darn durable. Not even the plastic body panels have broken (yet!). Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. Show less

I just got back into off-road motorcycles after being hit by a car while riding my 03 SV650S last summer. Suffered a severly broken right leg, broken jaw and a crack in the eye socket area, (while wearing a helmet). I decided that I cannot risk another injury like that so i am back to off-road riding. I am 48 years old, been riding since I was about 10 or so and just cannot give up bikes altogether. This is a beautiful bike, very high quality overall. Read many reviews on the Husqvarna's and they are always at the top. I got this one brand new with one (1) mile on it for $4700 cash including tax. Show less

Crazy power. Nice tuneable suspension, nice ride stance. Very light an nimble for a 510 4stroke, yet it feels planted to the ground all the time. All the greatness of a hardcore trail bike with blinkers. Husky is stepping their game up lately and I'm doing nothing but loving it. 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