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

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2012 TXC 511 vs. 2011 TXC 511

016ms

016ms

Husqvarna
B Class
Okay it's time for a new dirt bike and I'm considering a new '11 TXC511 because the local dealer is selling them at a greatly reduced price. My question is what is the difference between the two bikes and is the '12 model that much better?
My last bike was the 2010 TXC 450 and after installing the JD jet kit the bike was awesome!
 
I have a TE511 with 2200 miles on it and flat love the bike for what it is. I rode a 2011 TXC511 with 2012 suspension and it was fantastic as well. The TE511 with a JD tuner / muffler on it is on par with a TXC. the TXC has far stiffer suspension (better for racing but harsh for trails) where the Te has very soft suspension stock. Works great but is soft. Not huge differences otherwise.
 
I own an '11 TE 449 and absolutely love the bike. I don't think you can go wrong with the '11 511, especially if it saves you a significant amount of money versus a '12.
 
I'm super stoked on my '11 TE449. The difference between da 449 and the 511 is mainly where the powerband is. Heck, I haven't even tried the race map yet and I think it rips. Nothin like riding from the house to the trails to get some dirt on when I get the urge! The injection is just fine for me and I really don't think adding any aftermarket stuff like the JD or other stuff is needed unless you really want to race. Gonna need that scratch to buy tires oil, and filters. Only thing I might do is get the Akropovic pipe offered on the TC, but am in no hurry whatsoever.
 
krieg said:
I own an '11 TE 449 and absolutely love the bike. I don't think you can go wrong with the '11 511, especially if it saves you a significant amount of money versus a '12.
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Motosportz said:
I have a TE511 with 2200 miles on it and flat love the bike for what it is. I rode a 2011 TXC511 with 2012 suspension and it was fantastic as well. The TE511 with a JD tuner / muffler on it is on par with a TXC. the TXC has far stiffer suspension (better for racing but harsh for trails) where the Te has very soft suspension stock. Works great but is soft. Not huge differences otherwise.
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What I think I've found out so far is the difference between the two models is the '12 has a progressive shock spring and the radiators have a cooling fan. I'm not sure if the '11 model has the cooling fan.
 
016ms said:
What I think I've found out so far is the difference between the two models is the '12 has a progressive shock spring and the radiators have a cooling fan. I'm not sure if the '11 model has the cooling fan.
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Yes on the fan. I rode the 2012 suspension and did not notice a huge difference.
 
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