I used to swap with my dad. I had a yz250f and he had a 520sx. I had just upgraded from a xr250 and his bike scared the crap out of me lol. The front end was really light too, the 520 felt lighter while it was moving. Atleast now I'm smart enough to not hop on big bores and act like their 250's . All the mags talk about how the 449 is tractor like like old 4 strokes and after spending a ton of time on it, I love it. They can keep that hard hitting 450 and give me the torque monster that hides my shortcomings
I find the 511 kinda splitting the old school tractor motors and new school CFR type motors perfectly. Snappy but not to much and tractor like but more eager. I really like the power spread on that 449/511 and find it a really nice balance.
Are you sure? Looking at the parts fiche for 2014 KTM 500XCW and 2014 Husqvarna FE501, the crank, rod and piston are the same pn between the 2 bikes. The Husaberg FE501 has a different pn. Maybe the KTM got the updated parts as well?
No, you're right, they updated the 500 exc this year with the 501's engine. The difference is the throttle body and the exc has the SAS emissions.
Probably useless info but here are couple conversions of your AUD to pesos and USD at todays' exchange rates... Might be funny to look at these numbers in a few yrs ... 536,457.28 PHP 11,835.98 USD
The dealers have recently started advertising the 2014 models on Bikepoint.com.au, one of our main bike selling websites in Australia: 2014 HUSQVARNA FE 501 $13,495* PreviousNext Open Gallery Image 1 of 1 510cc, 4 stroke 1 cyl, Vertical Share Dealer: New Bike General Last Modified Date 31/01/2014 Bike 2014 HUSQVARNA FE 501 Price $13,495* Odometer No Odometer Body Enduro 4 Stroke Colour WHT/BLUE Engine Capacity 501 Reg Plate TBA RefCode ag-489779 Description 2014 MODELS HERE SOON. ORDER YOURS TODAY We are Australias biggest dedicated Husqvarna dealership and only 20 mins south of Brisbane CBD or 20 mins north of Gold Coast. 6 Reasons to purchase from our Dealership. # Best shop (Number 1 dealer 6 years running) # Best advice (We all ride Husqvarnas) # Best Service (Come in and see us today) # Best price (Call us today and compare) # Super low rate in house finance starting from 7.75% (Same day pre approvals, in house, online or by phone) # Competitive insurance options Engine Engine Description 501 Bore X Stroke 95 x 72 Valves per Cylinder 4 Cooling Liquid Induction System Aspirated Starter Electric Transmission Clutch Wet, Multi-disc; DDS; Brembo hydraulics Primary Drive 32:76 Brake Front Brake Single petal disc; Hydraulic Front Brake Diameter 260 Rear Brake Single petal disc; Hydraulic Rear Brake Diameter 220 Suspension/Frame Frame Material CrMo4 steel Front Suspension 48mm WP USD 4CS closed cartridge telescopic fork Front Suspension Travel 300 Rear Suspension Linkage; WP Monoshock Rear Suspension Travel 330 Wheels And Tyres Front Tyre 90/90-21" Wheel Size Front 1.6x21" Rear Tyre 140/80-18" Wheel Size Rear 2.15x18" Wheel Type Black DID rims; Laced-spokes Dimension/Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity 9 Wheel Base (mm) 1482
Thanks Russ and I certainly hope these bikes have the transmission ratios ~everyone here wants and that new, bigger tank ~everyone here as always wanted ... All will be well on the Husky homefront if these 2 items have been addressed ...
Yes I realize the AU price is more. Still I think I will need to be in another tax bracket before I drop 10K on a new bike. Heck I recently find myself liking the 02-04 bikes again.
Can't disagree... US retail prices for Italian Huskys, were always lower than anywhere else in the World.
