New 2012 Husqvarna Te650 Soon!

Discussion in 'Newsroom' started by Mootak, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    Some folks here must not stop at the similar dealers to the one I went to for test ride day. The 650 model on the floor and the model to test drive had so many options frugal didn't apply.
  2. CJBROWN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    '15 R1200GS
    Frugal was meant as 'fuel efficient'. But yeah, they put a lot of accessories and options on them and want you to pay for them. And when it needs service to bring it back to them and pay huge $$ to have them work on it.
  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    extremely disappointed myself. :cry:
  4. Sparrowhawk Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Eastern WA, USA
    Yup, the enduro model. My KTM is beyond low-time with over 25,000 miles and at some point will need to be replaced. The 690R is the logical choice but I would have a hard time not hating the idiotic, narrow transmission KTM put in the bike. The five-speed in my 640 is wider than the six-speed in the 690. As it is, I am always looking for a sixth gear or have to change counter shaft sprocket for various riding conditions. With the 690R I'd be looking for seventh or eighth.

    The 630 is was a better bike in most ways than the 690 once you by-pass things that allow it to pass emissions and it came at a better price. Then along comes BMW corporate wisdom and the 630 goes POOF to possibly be replaced by the motorcycle equivalent of a padded room with soft lighting.

    When I was travelling in Europe years ago on my old air head BMW, I became friends with a German mechanic that was married to a redheaded Italian woman. He was very practical, proficient, and calm while she was exuberant, spirited, and a little wild. Both were wonderful people but he was constantly perplexed trying to understand his bride while she simply enjoyed life. These two always come to my mind when I think of the BMW/Husky relationship.
  5. CJBROWN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    '15 R1200GS
    That's some funny shit that right there... :applause:
  6. mnb Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310 . . . . 2003 TE610e
    I'll bet she was a great ride though!
  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I have my fingers crossed whatever it is will be surprisingly good like the 449/511 turned out. The 449 is based on a bike that seemed to fail miserably. The 449 version seems well liked by those that have them. Maybe not a top race bike choice but for 95% of us a great much loved mount. I bought mine braced for the worst and was relieved when it was very good. I hope the same becomes true for the 650. They did it once. Maybe the Italian influenced BMW manufactured thing can work again. Fingers crossed.
  8. QuadExpert Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ottawa Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 4 speed auto,2011 wr 150
    just received photos of the te 650.
    i will try to upload some pics this week.
    the bike looks awesome!!
  9. Mootak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    This bike is cool with a good price point ,one of next season's shop demo bikes for sure.

    Later,
    Jeff Tasky
  10. Muddy Waters Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    On the islands
    What is this in the background, the bike that the guys are looking at? :thinking:

    [IMG]
  11. bmah Husqvarna
    AA Class

    "What is this in the background, the bike that the guys are looking at? "
    That's Husky's 449 Dakar Rally Bike.
  12. CJBROWN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    '15 R1200GS
  13. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Looks like some new fender guys were hired ...
  14. LawnDartMike Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Salem, OR USA
    Yea!!! :banana:
  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    that the BMW 450 made to look like a 449. Old fender too.
  16. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    BME??? oh.... BMW ...
  17. mattomoto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Colorado
    We are waiting... :popcorn:

    :D
  18. CJBROWN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    '15 R1200GS
    Hmmm...and where did you get these photos from?
    There are thousands of riders all over north america salivating for the introduction of this model, with mum from Husqvarna. But you have photos?????
    C'mon, let's see 'em.
  19. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    Photo's? Is this for real?
  20. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Not yet it aint...