Husqvarna TE 450 - 2010 Long Term Test

Darren Smart takes an initial look at the 2010 Husqvarna TE 450. The bike will be put through its paces over the next six months in a Cycle Torque long term test. This first look follows the official model launch.
Filmed by Mitch Kennedy using a Canon 7D.

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• TE450
• dirt bike
• motorcycles
• motocross
• supercross
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[spakls103]

When is the six months up? Or should I say the conclusion? Can't wait to here.

[cycletorquedotcom]

@spakls103 Stay tuned over the next 2 weeks - latest video update on the TE 450 long termer has just been filmed.

[augiefroggie5]

I have the 08 TE450, so far at 6,100 miles, 3 valve adjustments with minor out of spec. 2 fork seals, second batterie, one 15 amp and 20 amp fuse. Should I be looking for a new bike?

[eddmartin64]

i have 1 a te450ie 2008 they need a new engine every 2000 miles and shim and seals / oil every 15 hours but its fast and you can allways trust it to work.my was tuned to 79bhp without super race cams.and top speed of 120mph not that u should take it that far. they stall if u have a bit to much oil .and new spark plug every 15 hours mine is at 4000miles still strong but i needed a new pistion, barrel, crank recompression, cam chain ,main bearings because i ues it on the road. never broke down tho

[cycletorquedotcom]

@spakls We didn't have any of these problems, but all of these would have been covered by the long warranty offered in Australia. Always stalls? Check idle speed and technique…

[Cwsnyder]

Any update on the long-term results?

[goruby2]

bought a 2009 leftover. Put 75 miles on it so far. Going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket. (has a 47) haven't really gotten a good feel for it yet a little heavy 280+ - Like it so far tractor power galore.I am 53 and a c class novice rider..

[spakls]

I own the 2009 Te 450 about a thousand miles now. It vibrates like hell. Had a water pump leak was cover under warrant. Front end still stiff , hard to dial in just right, alot of rocks around here in Pa.. Good in mud and dirt.Stalls alot. To much bike for tight stuff for sure. I would have gotten the KTM 450 exc for the suspension. Got lock out of my other you tube account tryed everthing can;t get in ( spaksl103 )

Hope this will help.

[ricandmali]

Darren great beginning to a longer review. Im in the market for this bike in September 2010. Dying to hear more from you about the TE 450.  Ric

[Smartgirlzonline]

my daughters loved it - Darren Smart