Husky TE610

[Snoopy]

I researched them (600L/650R/L) a couple weeks ago. Rubbish fuel economy (the 1200 gets better mpg). Great bike but not for today's fuel rip-off. I also want kick start which I know can be retro fitted from the 600 but it's a pita.

 

[Loiq]

Otto's got a point I've read these 650GS is pretty good, solid motors, good with poor quality fuel. People have taken them just about any old place you can think of....

yup I'd take one of them a BMW 650 single... cheap, good...economical..nice



you could have an adventure of a life time on one of them...

Oh an yeah

"Jobs a Carrott!"

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I researched them (600L/650R/L) a couple weeks ago. Rubbish fuel economy (the 1200 gets better mpg). Great bike but not for today's fuel rip-off. I also want kick start which I know can be retro fitted from the 600 but it's a pita.

The XR650 (the water cooled one) is kick only

Andres

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

If I was going to Cape Town..........................

It would be on a ....................

Honda Africa Twin

Honda XR400/600/600L/650

Yamaha Tenere - 600/660

BMW 650 G or F Series

It certainly wouldn't be on anything Italian (Husky) or KTM

 

[Timolgra]

It certainly wouldn't be on anything Italian (Husky) or KTM

22,000 miles RTW in 4 months on a two KTM 690s
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566295

 

[Snoopy]

When I jump on the 1200 I fall in love with it. I know it's deceiving; snow and sand are a nightmare but it's such a lovely ride.

Dunno if it'll get me to cape town ... servo brakes ... shaft drive ...

I'd be carrying a lot more stuff then E&C did!

 

[Loiq]

carry less stuff take more money....there are shops, for everything else there's fedex...

how hard can it be....

 

[Timolgra]

Now you have the bike sorted, have a great time.....oh and don't forget your passport

 

[Captain KTM]

Is it me but has no one else noticed that Husky are owned by BMW.

I’m sure BMW being typically German and manager by engineers would have been sharing (and borrowing) all the good ideas between the brands since purchasing them in 2007.

 

[ONYERBIKE]

This weeks MCN has a big article on the new Husky se610, they reckon that since BMW bought them out 2 years ago reliability etc is much improved and the new bike is great. Is this the discontinued 650 X Challenge in disguise albeit with MT21's fitted as standard and a decent rear shock?

 

[Timolgra]

Is it me but has no one else noticed that Husky are owned by BMW.

And is just me that's noticed BMW's last two 'dirt bikes' are now discontinued....for some reason/

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Is it me but has no one else noticed that Husky are owned by BMW.

Mine was made whilst they were briefly owned by MV Augusta - it has a great big MV logo on the VIN plate - always knew I'd own an MV one day

This weeks MCN has a big article on the new Husky se610, ........

Any piccies - I've had a quick Google but found nought

Andres

 

[Snoopy]

Now you have the bike sorted, have a great time.....oh and don't forget your passport

I didn't forget my passport last time, if that's what you're referring too

I'm still set on the TE610 or the KTM690. Both seem difficult to justify price wise and are impossible to find.

 

[essjay]

No-one mentioned the KLR650. Surely that would do the job for you?

Even a lovely 1100GS........

 

[Snoopy]

Just seen the TE310 ... completely overlooked.

Light, kick start, FI and a six speed gearbox.

Could be the one, it's like an updated DR350.

Edit: too small, gears too close - same as 450

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Just seen the TE310 ... completely overlooked.

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FFS Snoopy

Are you on feckin' drugs or what

Andres

 

[ONYERBIKE]

Mine was made whilst they were briefly owned by MV Augusta - it has a great big MV logo on the VIN plate - always knew I'd own an MV one day



Any piccies - I've had a quick Google but found nought

Andres

Didn't have me glasses on when I read the article yesterday afternoon
Review that I was reading in MCN was for the new Husky TE630

Looks good though, if off road is your thing, full report in next weeks paper

 

[oblertone]

That seems logical ...

I'm still set on the TE610 or the KTM690. Both seem difficult to justify price wise and are impossible to find.

... bikes that are hard to find, expensive and a limited (1st World) dealer network; sounds like just the recipe for another Snoopysaga

Have you thought about trying to make it really difficult for yourselves ? You could for example:

Carry a live fish​

Take only US dollars​

Seek sponsorship for not cutting your toenails​

Other suggestions welcomed; by me if not by him

 

[Greg Masters]

Andrew

Do I understand this correctly?

• You're buying a bike from scratch (£££££)
• You'll prep the bike for a substantial overland trip (£££££) (Sorry, I forgot this is you - <strike>£££££</strike> pp)
• You'll have ferries to pay for
• Spares to buy
• General running costs (tyres, oil, fuel, etc)
• Insurances
• Panhandlers to fob off
• Accommodation to buy
• Cost of returning you (and your bike?) to the UK
• etc etc

... and you're worried about fuel consumption when fuel costs little more than half the UK price??

 

[AndyT]

I used to own a TE610E which has now gone to its proud new owner and they are great bikes, very well built, reliable with plenty of power but NOT the bike for your trip.

I would be tempted with a Honda XR650 or even a Honda Transalp (600 the best imho). What about a DRZ400, very reliable and proven or 660 tenere. Your barking up the wrong tree thinking of a Husky they need regular oil and filter changes.