• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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2012 310TE advice

Nordic

Nordic

Husqvarna
A Class
Former MX racer getting back to riding after (gasp) nearly 30 years of kids and career (from back in the days when Huskys were jet black and made in Sweden). Still fit and very interested in having a quality bike that can be ridden reasonably hard off-road (maybe even the occassional midwestern enduro) and still used for short commutes. My master plan is to get the kids out there for some weekend riding as well.

I have a chance to buy one of the leftover 2012 310TEs for a very reasonable price, but have read some reviews that made it sound like these where hellish on the roads, and also very loud and prone to vibration. Can anyone comment based on their experiences? My other option is to spend the extra ash for a 449/511. Like most, I am not looking to earn a living riding this machine, but do want something that can put a big smile on my face. I would also appreciate feedback on the best after market upgrades for the small gas tank and any other limiters.

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Scott
 
Sorry that I don't have much input. Neither are very road worthy from what I hear because of the close ratio transmission. If fuel range is your concern then the 310 may be best because you can get larger tanks. The 449 511 has safari tanks that sit on the back but I think they only fit the 2011's. there is a company that makes thermos looking fuel cans that you could carry.
 
Just my opinion after riding the TE250 and WR300 this past weekend over some roads on the way to some trails. If the majority of my time was spent on paved roads and open dirt roads, I would opt for the larger displacement (449,511). My TE250 was turning between 7500-8500rpms just keeping up with the group on the paved roads and I can't say vibration was much of an issue for me. In the trail, I don't have any feedback on the 449/511 but the 250 and TXC310 are a blast as well as on the MX track which is my back ground (15 years ago). Great fun with the kids as well although I'm not sure that would be an issue with any displacement.

Best of luck with your decision..

Mike

Scott Frey said:
Former MX racer getting back to riding after (gasp) nearly 30 years of kids and career (from back in the days when Huskys were jet black and made in Sweden). Still fit and very interested in having a quality bike that can be ridden reasonably hard off-road (maybe even the occassional midwestern enduro) and still used for short commutes. My master plan is to get the kids out there for some weekend riding as well.

I have a chance to buy one of the leftover 2012 310TEs for a very reasonable price, but have read some reviews that made it sound like these where hellish on the roads, and also very loud and prone to vibration. Can anyone comment based on their experiences? My other option is to spend the extra ash for a 449/511. Like most, I am not looking to earn a living riding this machine, but do want something that can put a big smile on my face. I would also appreciate feedback on the best after market upgrades for the small gas tank and any other limiters.

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Scott
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Had a TXC449 and have a '12 TE310 and neither is great for long stretches of road but the 449 is better for sure but when it comes to the woods the 310 is so much more fun and light and flickable. Bottom line imo anyway neither of them are very road worthy they are meant and built for offroad work and the TE310 really shines there!
 
Scott Frey said:
Former MX racer getting back to riding after (gasp) nearly 30 years of kids and career (from back in the days when Huskys were jet black and made in Sweden). Still fit and very interested in having a quality bike that can be ridden reasonably hard off-road (maybe even the occassional midwestern enduro) and still used for short commutes. My master plan is to get the kids out there for some weekend riding as well.

I have a chance to buy one of the leftover 2012 310TEs for a very reasonable price, but have read some reviews that made it sound like these where hellish on the roads, and also very loud and prone to vibration. Can anyone comment based on their experiences? My other option is to spend the extra ash for a 449/511. Like most, I am not looking to earn a living riding this machine, but do want something that can put a big smile on my face. I would also appreciate feedback on the best after market upgrades for the small gas tank and any other limiters.

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Scott
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I'm in exactly the same boat, except i rode enduros not mx, and it was 36 years ago. I bought a TE 310, but have only ridden it about 4 miles so far. I'm looking forward to doing some serious trail riding and perhaps and enduro or two.
For what little I know about it (which is nothing really), I'd buy the 310, cheaper and maybe a better trail bike, but as I said, what do I know?
Dave
 
Thanks to all who. Shared their input. I went over to St. Louis and purchased the TE310 this afternoon. Great shop and I am looking forward to some new adventures. Hope to have something of use to contribute down the line to the forum.

Best,
Scott
 
hpmainiac said:
I'm in exactly the same boat, except i rode enduros not mx, and it was 36 years ago. I bought a TE 310, but have only ridden it about 4 miles so far. I'm looking forward to doing some serious trail riding and perhaps and enduro or two.
For what little I know about it (which is nothing really), I'd buy the 310, cheaper and maybe a better trail bike, but as I said, what do I know?
Dave
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Good luck and stay safe. I will be interested to hear how you like it. Pickng mine up Sat.
 
vntgmx said:
Had a TXC449 and have a '12 TE310 and neither is great for long stretches of road but the 449 is better for sure but when it comes to the woods the 310 is so much more fun and light and flickable. Bottom line imo anyway neither of them are very road worthy they are meant and built for offroad work and the TE310 really shines there!
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I agree with this input.

Though it has been a while since I've ridden the bikes. When I first rode a 449/511 the first thought I had was "it was much better on the road than the previous 450", though it was certainly not a street bike.
 
It is completely personal choice. Neither model is better than the other, they are both the same physical size and similar weight. I have ridden most of the husky lineup and the my13 310R. I'm a big guy and the 310R does not have sufficient power for tastes. My 511 will go 120mph down the tarmac, cruise 70-80mph and is still completely nimble in the woods for me. The 310 gets better gas mileage and can handle most any trail from the average rider.
 
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