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Don't know what to Buy? TE 450 09 or TE449/511 2011

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by 9880sts, Aug 29, 2013.

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  1. 9880sts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boronia Victoria
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE511 2013
    Other Motorcycles:
    GAS GAS EC 300 2006
    i got offered a Te 450 2009 in Showroom condition. 200km on the meter. never saw the bush. 5K
    or should i go for the 2011 TE 449/511. 7.5K

    i like to ride tide ST and Hilclimbs and Wet Aussie Conditions.

    Currently i own a TE 510. Think its a bit top heavy. Mate of mine mentioned a TE450 would be better.
    Also my 510 did 9000 kms of Aussie Bush and is a 2008 model.

    Thanks Guys for any advise.
    9880sts, Aug 29, 2013
    #1

  2. OlderHuskyRider Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 450 - last of the ITA motors
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kwaka KLE, HD FXDWG
    IMHO, TE450 should feel pretty much the same as your TE510
    OlderHuskyRider, Aug 29, 2013
    #2
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    The 450 will feel slightly less top heavy and less power but virtually the same as the 510. I owned both a very nice 08 TE450 and now a 2011 TE511. I prefer the 511. Feels lighter and smaller when rolling. Smother motor, less top heavy due to the tank under the seat.
    Motosportz, Aug 29, 2013
    #3

  4. huskyrob450 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Huntington Beach ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 txc511, 1981 430xc
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 450 exc, 74 DT250,360, 75 h2 kawa
    I owned an 09 te 450 , good bike. The power up needs no extra parts. Now on a 12 511 txc , had to buy a pipe, fuel mapping needs work, fuel tank expansion = more parts, suspension needs work. Spent another $2000 last month still needs pc v to make it run better. The 450 is less work and money.
    huskyrob450, Aug 29, 2013
    #4
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  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    With the power up plug and gutted muffler the 511 is fast. With a $200 muffler and $40 remap it is really FAST!. EFI is better onthe 449/511 (Keihn). Fuel expansion? My 511 has a 2.4 gallons tank good for 70-90 miles, just about like the stock 450. I did the suspension on both bikes.

    Both are very sweet bikes, no wrong answer here but he already has the very similar 510.

    My 08...

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    My 511...

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    Motosportz, Aug 29, 2013
    #5

  6. JamieHC Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE511
    Hi 9880,

    I've just recently moved from an XR400R to a TE511 and the Husky is much easier in tight stuff. Even with more power.

    I ride quite a bit up around Three Bridges where it gets very slippery and it grips really well.

    Cheers,

    Jamie
    JamieHC, Aug 30, 2013
    #6

  7. 9880sts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boronia Victoria
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE511 2013
    Other Motorcycles:
    GAS GAS EC 300 2006
    9880sts, Sep 2, 2013
    #7

  8. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Last person I saw get offered a showroom , low hours demo MY09 blew up in 12 miles. And it came from a dealer on Cafe Husky. I would steer clear of that one.
    Tinken, Sep 3, 2013
    #8

  9. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Go for something different, sexier, 511....by now I am sure you've decided.
    Huskynoobee, Sep 3, 2013
    #9

  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Anywhere I like :D Many people int he NW run trials tires as they hook up amazingly well on wet roots and rocks which we have lots of. That said I ran knobs on them more than trials tires.



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    Motosportz, Sep 3, 2013
    #10

  11. henson802 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cali
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    450
    You and your elephant ears bike :banana:
    henson802, Sep 3, 2013
    #11

  12. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Those wet ferns and brush will soak you in 300 feet in the winter here. Run them or be cold and cant hold onto the grips. Love those goofy looking things.
    Motosportz, Sep 3, 2013
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  13. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Wish I knew about them riding my wr250x in the winter here. A little wind blocked would have been priceless lol
    LandofMotards, Sep 4, 2013
    #13

  14. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Velcro strapped on so you can toss them in your gear bag and throw them one 10 seconds before heading out if you wish.
    Motosportz, Sep 4, 2013
    #14
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  15. My848 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 KTM 350 XC-F
    I bought a 2013 TE449, Band New, 0 Miles, for $5.9K from GP Motorcycles in SD
    My848, Sep 4, 2013
    #15

  16. Husq-a-daygo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Rancho San Diego
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    15' TE300, 16'FE450
    ^ +1 on gp moto San Diego
    Husq-a-daygo, Sep 4, 2013
    #16

  17. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    I have the '08 TE 510 and rode a '10 TE 450 once to clear a trail section for a buddy. Both bikes p/u, no map switch installed on the 450, original owners. I was shocked at the difference in the power delivery of the two bikes. My 510 felt violent in comparison to the 450. I would be hard pressed to go from a 510 to a 450 at the same weight for the difference in the power and delivery. I would be happy having both the 510 and any year 310 for the weight difference and less tiring power delivery. I haven't ridden a 449 or 511, but everybody who owns them loves them.
    XLEnduroMan, Sep 5, 2013
    #17

  18. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I like my 511

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    Motosportz, Sep 6, 2013
    #18
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  19. rancher1 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    WA
    I believe the OP is in Australia, any savings at GP or any other husky dealer would be eaten up in shipping and hassle.
    rancher1, Sep 7, 2013
    #19

  20. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Tinken, Sep 8, 2013
    #20
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