TE449 Press release

[Motosportz]

more pix

http://www.mcnews.com.au/2011_Bikes/Husqvarna/TE511/index.htm

interesting shot...

 

[Coffee]

more pix

http://www.mcnews.com.au/2011_Bikes/Husqvarna/TE511/index.htm

How is the gear lever attached, pressed on?

"Blap" is a mode on the computer?

 

[robertaccio]

How is the gear lever attached, pressed on?

"Blap" is a mode on the computer?

look closely it appears to have a clamp screw like the standard set up, its just blocked from view

 

[Boredsurfer]

I think I want the TE511...

....but wanna know more about the 6-spd i.e. wide ratio? If not I'm going for the Husaberg FE570 in August - blasphemy!!

 

[Colo moto]

http://www.mcnews.com.au/2011_Bikes/Husqvarna/TE511/pages/Husqvarna_TE_511_2010_020.htm

It took me a second to figure out why the heck there was a fuel petcock on both the FI pump tank, and what should be the airbox directly behind it. Duhhh :bonk: that's not an airbox anymore stupid. Gas goes in the back now.

 

[Joe Chod]

Someone better start thinking up a gas cap spooge guard cover concept.

 

[Coffee]

Someone better start thinking up a gas cap spooge guard cover concept.

Perhaps someone from the muddy Northwest.

 

[Motosportz]

Got lots of old 18x140 tire tubes around here somewhere....

I am hearing reports that the EFI on this bike is fantastic. Like the berg. If so, like the FE390 we can expect around 35-45 mpg even on the trail (maybe not race pace but trail riding) which at 2.2 gallons capacity i am hoping no need to refuel on a typical day.

 

[glangston]

Anyone get the official story on what the "i" means.?

 

[rajobigguy]

Is it my imagination or does that seat look like a real seat as opposed to the upolstered 2x4's that weve been living with for the last few years?

 

[Motosportz]

The more I study the pix the more I like it. Looks well thought out and executed. They have been working overtime!!! Wonder if the mounting lug that is not in use right above the cam chain adjuster is for another model or a carryover from the G450x? Although it does not seem to be used there ether???

 

[oregonsage]

Anyone get the official story on what the "i" means.?

In eurospeak 'i' is commonly used to denote fuel injection. While we are used to it on TE Huskys, most of the dirt world is still on the fence about using EFI so I think this is just marketing to make sure the uninitiated know it is fuel injected.

 

[Colo moto]

The only model with the i designation is the TEi250. All the bigger bikes just have the TE449 or TE511 names.

 

[Coffee]

The only model with the i designation is the TEi250. All the bigger bikes just have the TE449 or TE511 names.

There is definitely some confusion going on, I have seen it both ways. For the time being I'll remove the i from the thread title.

 

[HuskyMax]

First person caught drooling over this and saying they are pawning their kids to get one and then complains it does not have a large enough gas tank(s) gets a beating.......so help me!

But Joe, it has Coaxial Traction System. And the valve caps are made from buffalo horn..... yeah buffalo horn. Do you know how rare that is?

 

[rancher1]

What I'm wondering:
Will they rework the SM series bikes for 2011 as well? Anyone have the inside scoop?

There will be a SM 449 and SM 511

 

[ScottyR]

I think the bike is horny as heck, BUT... if it doesnt get an amazing review by the US Mags, Husky is in big trouble in NA. I have talked to lots of customers who are scared of buying this bike because of the bad press the G450X got. I personally dont think it is going to sell real good until 2012 after the press decides if they like it and/or there are some good reports on sites like this. Nobody wants to be the guinea pig.

 

[raisrx251]

Not sure I want to ride a "horny" bike.

 

[Joe Chod]

Stay focused on the topic......."These aren't the droids your looking for".......

 

[Darkside]

interesting that Husky switched to Keihin FI. I'm assuming ibeat isn't gonna work on it. Also wondering if the motor has a counter balancer.