Husky TE 310 a 2012 model.
OK, so I traded in one of my Husky 150's... Why ? Well, I wanted something a bit less frantic, with a good fuel range, that could handle the transport sections more easily, yet still nice & light. The 150 is the sort of bike that you just cannot potter along & look at the scenery !! It is a hoon machine ! it just puts you in race mode & demands that you have a crack, wether you like it or not !!! . At the end of a ride on the 150, your body feels fine but your brain is fried !!!
So far the 310..........
The suspension is outstandingly good.It soaks up the bumps & steers exactly where you want it to go.
The motor has more mumbo than I was expecting.... I briefly rode a 2011 310 without the 12 hole injector & upgraded ecu (that comes with the 2012). At the time, I thought my modified crf250x would run rings around it...... not so with the 2012 310, the mid range is just a delight, dramatically more grunt than the crf 250x. I can see myself becoming addicted to it very quickly.
It was just starting to loosen up & rev more freely toward the end of the ride.
I did notice the effect of a bit more weight , especially when braking compared to the 150 two stroke............but anything will feel heavier than one of those !
Access to the airfilter & oil drain plug is a bit spastic, but I suppose if you are not in a race situation, a bit of fiddling around is not the end of the world.
With the current pricing,$10,500 on the road + $500 rebate from Husqvarna + a pit tent (yes a good one) + goggles + some other useless crap ,It is very good value.
Congrats mate from all reports a great choice ...
