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[Beefeaters up]

I think that is the correct size. What is the story on this bike? Have read nothing to indicate it is any real improvement over the 250 and the 250 reviews are not good. I want a torquey woods bike will not ever be buying a 450. Real world experience is appreciated.

 

[Beefeaters up]

Only thing I have found is the normal mags. Search here is very limited but will try again.

 

[Beefeaters up]

275lbs? Nope. Most definitely will not be my new bike.

 

[ioneater]

Take a peek at the 2010 250 series. Getting a lot of attention. They are snappy as hell. Take a while to break in, but improve with hours on bike. If you've excluded yourself from big bores and the 310 there ain't much left, lol.

 

[ghte]

Beefeaters go and try a demo ride. They are a delightful ST bike. They really do handle like a 250 but on roids. I ride my brotheres a lot and it is a beaut bike. Much easier to ride than my 450 and more grunt than my 250 with similar handling qualities. Remember it is not an MX machine it is an enduro/ trail machine.

 

[seanoj]

Beef-
I have a 2009 TE310. I don't have a lot of experience on other bikes, but my friends who do say that the 310 is as light as a 250 but has a lot more bottom end. I find it very hard to stall the bike as it really pulls like a tractor.

Only real <450cc dirt bike you can ride on the street.

-Sean

 

[Last Lap]

I looks like you are comming from a CR250? A four stroke with fuel injection are alittle heavier than carb bikes. The bike feels light when I'm riding. I rode a 80 mile enduro today and this bike was rippin. Buy a aftermarket exhaust and a E-batt and you could drop around 8 lbs. My bike has an auto clutch, flexx bars, skinner rear tire, suspension done by WER and a quick turn throttle. These things help this bike in the woods. After I did the fuel settings over the bike revs quicker and pulls harder. It took it a awhile to break in so if I or anyone else posted early test ride reports they most likley would change them after the motor breaks in. It took a good couple of runs for it to loosen up.

 

[R_Little]

275 lbs? Where on earth did that number come from? No chance my bike weighs anywhere near that and I've got every bolt on aluminum accesorie known to man on my bike. It's as light as any 450 thumper out there (excluding a Husaberg). Sure doesn't feel like a 2-stroke when you push it, but I ride my bikes, I don't push um!

Maybe loaded with blinkers mirrors and a full tank of gas it's 275#.

The new 250 is 255# with a full tank.

Heck the 125 is 235# with a full tank.

 

[Beefeaters up]

Thanks to all. The 275lbs number came from a post on this site, apparently not correct. Very, very interested in the bike since I am a senior rider with declining reflexes. I like to ride a gear tall and in the meat of the torque. I do not want a 4st that needs revs to work. I ride primarily enduros and HS in Tx, LA, and MS. Many enduros are basically a point to point HS now but still in tight woods. Is this bike on the smaller frame or the 450 frame? Thanks for all the help.

 

[Suamico SD]

I cut and pasted this from a different forum response, but it seems releveant here as well.

I have a Honda XR400 which is super quiet compared to any other off road bike I have owned. The valve train sounds like a sewing machine. The Stock pipe was switched to a Q series FMF which feels like more power and a even more mellow sound.

I also have a KTM 200exc, which has been my favorite bike because of the weight, 209lbs! Its like riding a mountain bike that you don't pedal. Its easy to work on and parts are super available! Growing up on 2 smokes I never thought I would turn to the dark side.......but.....

I just got a 09 TE310 (235Lbs with the pollution crap removed) which I really feel like the perfect compromise between the two bikes. Its light, good bottom end and revs like the 200. Except it actual hooks up under hard throttle. Handles better than any thing else I have ridden. No whiskey throttle, Plus its FI so its good to ride everywhere. Oh yeah, No hassles form the forest service Nazis. With BMW at the helm I think things are turning around on KTM (and Others)sooner than later.

I am making the final selection on which 2 bikes stay and which one goes on Easter weekend, but right now it looks like our house will be riding red for 2010.

 

[cbreakin]

With the exception of the 2010 250s all of the 2009/2010 TEs (09 250, 310, 450, 510) are built around the same frame/running gear. The 2010 250s are built around a smaller lighter chassis. Correct me if Im wrong but the other day at the dealer I was looking @ a 2010 TE310 and noticed the jug had Athena cast into it. To me that means the the TE310 is just an 2009 TE250 with the available through the after-market big bore kit installed @ the factory. That being said I would consider getting the new more compact 2010 TE250 betting that a 310 kit will soon be available for it.

 

[Suamico SD]

The jug is Athena, but does a new unproven engine that is 2-3 lbs lighter trump a proven performer at $1500 less $?

It did for me. Plus who knows when Husky will have the new jug available.

 

[Beefeaters up]

Thanks cbreakin, think I'll wait till the fall and see what develops. Too hot to ride in the Texas summer anyway.

 

[Last Lap]

275 lbs? Where on earth did that number come from? No chance my bike weighs anywhere near that and I've got every bolt on aluminum accesorie known to man on my bike. It's as light as any 450 thumper out there (excluding a Husaberg). Sure doesn't feel like a 2-stroke when you push it, but I ride my bikes, I don't push um!

I posted those numbers. This bike full of fuel is 275lbs. I just weight it again now. 143lbs on the front and 134lbs on the rear. I use billet scales from intercomp. These scales are very accurate.
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http://www.rickramsey.net/TE310mods.htm

Read here for Rick's dry weight.

I posted these numbers as findings on my part. I did not post them to say my scales are more accurate than yours.

 

[Beefeaters up]

Husabergs are not light. Ridiculously heavy in fact for a new design. The only true lightweight 450 is the Honda CRF to which nothing else comes close.

 

[cptseawolf]

Beef...

why dont u compare apples to apples...

do you want a street legal enduro bike....or a freaking 450 motocross bike?

add a cat, large stator, wiring, turn signals, rear plate fender, brake light, head light, battery, rad overflow catch bottle, key ignition, mirrors, DOT tires, swtiches to run everything - to that 450 and see how much it weighs.

i think you need to figure out what the hell u want before you come to a husky forum and bash the bike immediately....ahahha. Also....maybe ride it?




if you don't need street legal - look at the TXC's

 

[cbreakin]

The jug is Athena, but does a new unproven engine that is 2-3 lbs lighter trump a proven performer at $1500 less $?

It did for me. Plus who knows when Husky will have the new jug available.

I agree with you, myself owning an 09 TE510 I cant believe how well this bike handles and how relatively light it feels considering its street legal (it no 250 2 smoke but it feels as light as an 03-05 yz450 and will turn to boot) I can only imagine what that 310's like! I suggested the newer bike because it sounded like the OP wanted the lightest/latest and greatest, where for me, I know the existing generation TE has more potential as bike then I do as a rider.

 

[fitness2go]

Ding...ding...ding...exactly.

You're coming off a 2001 Honda CR 250 with no plate. So welcome to the modern age of enduro trail bikes! The penalty that the 310 pays for the extra weight (which still feels lighter than a 2001 Honda CR 250 in motion) is more than made up in real world "trail torque," which equals gobs (thanks Kelly for the word) of traction and it has a plate! The bike is a tractor and the extra weight actually helps stabilize the bike at speed and to hold a strong line in nasty technical sections...it just plows forward.

However, in my opinion, I would be looking at a 2010 TXC 250, which has PLENTY of power, lots of torque and is extremely light weight, but be careful because it can be a handful in the tighter single track. It's a Ricky Racer for sure! That being said, I cannot think of a better bike than my 2009 TXC 250. It's much, much lighter than my 2008 TE 450. It's mellow when you need it to be, quiet and has more than enough "get up and go" when you call upon it. Basically, it's an overbuilt 250f engine that is bulletproof! AND it has a plate!
***by the way, I owned a 2001 Honda CR 250 and it's not even a fair comparison***

David

Beef...

why dont u compare apples to apples...

do you want a street legal enduro bike....or a freaking 450 motocross bike?

add a cat, large stator, wiring, turn signals, rear plate fender, brake light, head light, battery, rad overflow catch bottle, key ignition, mirrors, DOT tires, swtiches to run everything - to that 450 and see how much it weighs.

i think you need to figure out what the hell u want before you come to a husky forum and bash the bike immediately....ahahha. Also....maybe ride it?




if you don't need street legal - look at the TXC's

 

[Beefeaters up]

Two out of three aint bad and I appreciate your input. But seawolf, I really think you need more roughage in your diet.

 

[Slowpoke]

Beef-

The best thing would be for you to arrange a ride on a newer 310 - it's really the only way you'll know if it'll work for you(and that's what's really important anyways).

I've ridden a couple of them and they definitely have more lowend/midrange than my TE250. They probably have about 40hp or close to it.