Husqvarna TE630

[30Bones]

Originally Posted by kyns

Why 2 cans?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwdZOKHuUcw

DUH! to add MORE weight, my stock can is HEAVY , why not add another.

Hope that is SM only and not on the Enduro. I drop mine enough as is....don't want to ding up BOTH pipes

[kyns]

Does it weigh 158 kg? As commented on Youtube. If so, kinda heavy!

Looks like the engine block is the same as 610, with some redesigned side covers? And similar head as in 510.

[LukasM]

Originally Posted by 30Bones

DUH! to add MORE weight, my stock can is HEAVY , why not add another.

Hope that is SM only and not on the Enduro. I drop mine enough as is....don't want to ding up BOTH pipes

Why not see it positive - whatever weight spec they end up with, you can probably shed around 5 kgs pretty easily. The stock pipe sucks on pretty much all street legal bikes anyway. Cats, heavy, too quiet, restrictive etc.

[markbvt]

Originally Posted by london610

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[fritzcoinc]

Originally Posted by kyns

Why 2 cans?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwdZOKHuUcw

Dual exhaust is cool....................

[rwamf]

Looks like a Hydraulic Clutch, looks like they closed off the lower Airbox vents, TE weighs in at 330lbs(150kg) don't know if that is dry or wet, still has the six speed, Not that much has changed, same 12l tank, may be a better seat??????, 20% more power should be good, engine now 600cc. looks like a better kick stand, looks to be a cast unit. Lets hope it has a REAL Headlight not a wimpy 35 watt one like my 06 had.
Still no factory skid plate.

[Iceveign]

I don't know what I was expecting but this is the bike I was really interested in seeing(TE630). My initial feeling is just, ok I guess, just from the looks, but I need to read more about the specs and so forth when ever they release them to have a better opinion of this. Not that excited about dual exhaust on a dual sport, while it may look cool, is it practical for most dual sport riders?
I would imagine there would be a 2 into 1 aftermarket exhaust for us to buy down the road, so maybe not really an issue. I'm not as jazzed as I thought I would be, but that usually changes over time.

[clapped_r6]

Originally Posted by Iceveign

Not that excited about dual exhaust on a dual sport, while it may look cool, is it practical for most dual sport riders?

hey, it's hard to muffle a performance thumper. if it makes it quieter, i'm all for it

[rwamf]

Originally Posted by clapped_r6

hey, it's hard to muffle a performance thumper. if it makes it quieter, i'm all for it

+1 as the current ones are way too loud IMO
My 06 was terrible for a stock bike. only one of the reasons I sold it.

[30Bones]

Originally Posted by Iceveign

I don't know what I was expecting but this is the bike I was really interested in seeing(TE630). My initial feeling is just, ok I guess, just from the looks, but I need to read more about the specs and so forth when ever they release them to have a better opinion of this. Not that excited about dual exhaust on a dual sport, while it may look cool, is it practical for most dual sport riders?
I would imagine there would be a 2 into 1 aftermarket exhaust for us to buy down the road, so maybe not really an issue. I'm not as jazzed as I thought I would be, but that usually changes over time.

It appears the 2 goes almost to the left muffler and must split just before hand to go to the right side muffler. Why I have no idea, but a 2-1 should be a simple in the aftermarket.

Mine is loud with the Leo, but the stocker is HEAVY and a power hog. I see no reason why this model would be any different in the hi-perf DS market. They have to be able to sell it and meet EPA criteria.

[Lav1200]

Looks good - but the proof will be in the details. Have they corrected the goofy footpegs, airbox fasteners, wimpy headlight, subframe design, etc. Can't wait to see one in the flesh to give a closer inspection.

[canadaler]

Good thing about that dual exhaust is that if you swap it over to a single, there will already be brackets and space available on the right to make up and install a small gas tank. Probably could get you another 4-5 liters.

As far as comparing the (claimed dry) weight with others...

KTM 690 139kg
Honda XR650L 147kg
Honda XR650R 126kg
KLR 650 175kg
Husaberg FE570 115kg

[Tagati]

Could it be like some other bikes where one can is the cat?

[Flashman1]

Originally Posted by rwamf

Looks like a Hydraulic Clutch, looks like they closed off the lower Airbox vents, TE weighs in at 330lbs(150kg) don't know if that is dry or wet, still has the six speed, Not that much has changed, same 12l tank, may be a better seat??????, 20% more power should be good, engine now 600cc. looks like a better kick stand, looks to be a cast unit. Lets hope it has a REAL Headlight not a wimpy 35 watt one like my 06 had.
Still no factory skid plate.

The stock TE610 weighs in at 296 dry - 317 filled up with fluids.

From this guy's web site - he is pretty meticulous.

http://www.rickramsey.net/TE610mods.htm

Weigh-in
I checked the sight glass to make sure the correct amount of oil was in the engine/tranny and then checked the coolant overflow bottle. Spot on!
I emptied the gas tank and weighed the bike; it weighed 296 pounds. The bike was stone stock with no mods, fluids topped up, and the gas tank was empty. After filling with 3.25 gallons of gas, the TE weighed 317 pounds.


I would hate to think the new bike gained 30 pounds.

[Flashman1]

I wonder if I can bolt that kick stand on my 07 TE610?