Differences between TE510 and TE610

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Can someone tell me what the main differences are between the TE510 and the TE610? I know the obvious answer is 100CC :clap:but what are the other differences or are they essentially the same bike?

Is there a site somewhere that lists the specs? I have looked but am unable to locate much on them.

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zokalr13

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they are the same but different.....:shoot:i own a 2005 te 510 that is plated and used as a daily driver to work and then flogged on weekends in the mountains..the 510 is a 450 that has a bigger bore motor.. the te 610 is a wholly different configuration that is to say a more all round machine that is just as capable as the 450/510 but is more of a dual-sport as the 450/510 are harder edged dirt/race bikes..i see you own a smaller displacement bike so you would feel moreat home on the 450 or 510 than the 610..i would have no problem owning a 610 or 450 or 510 because they are [in my opinion]the bestoff road motorcycles period... go to 5th gear and check em out!!
 
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They are different Bikes.

The 510 is lighter and is an off-road enduro bike with a plate.

The 610 is a true dualsport bike and is 50 plus lbs more. But a better all around bike.
 
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North wrote:
They are different Bikes.

The 510 is lighter and is an off-road enduro bike with a plate. The 610 is a true dualsport bike and is 50 plus lbs more.
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Do you know what the two bikes weigh in at?


Anyone know what has happened to the 5th Gear website? Says that the service has been suspended.....maybe forgot to pay the bill?? http://www.5thgear.ca/
 
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2008 510 is 246.9



[align=left]PESO A SECCO, "ready to race"/[/align]
Dry weight, "ready to race" ................................. Kg/lb. 112 / 246.9




610 is 309


I saw that the site was down last week.
 
zokalr13

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my 2005 te510 weighs [according to the owners manual]..260.1 lbs [without fuel] the 610 is heavier sure but it can handle the rough stuff just as well-BTW which bike are you considering???......oh, yeah another thing to say ....the maintenance on the 450/510 are a little more than on the 610 only because they rev higher and are like a moto race bike as you have to change oil more often and what not.. no biggie..i say to you- you will be happy to own any ofthesemachines..:cool:
 
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zokalr13 wrote:
-BTW which bike are you considering???......
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I think that based on what I am hearing from you guys and my main motivation to upgrade is the power on the highway so the 610 is probably going to get the nod. My XT350 is a great bike but it seriously lacks on the highway and I am looking for something that does on and off road better.

Do both of these bikes have passenger pegs and what is a ballpark price for each.

Thanks a lot for all the info!!:hb:
 
zokalr13

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yes the 610 is better on the highway but did you know the 510 has a 6th gear as well so it can go highway speeds but the thin seat and skittish feel of the bike makes this type of riding awful so i stick to around town /work and then ride to the mountain trails etc..good luck on getting the 610 you will have a dream machine for sure...:hb:eek:h -no passenger pegs on mine and no one would want to sit there anyway....!!i paid$ 6000.00 for mine it was a trade in for a ducati.. new ones are $8000.00-$9000.00 more or less depending where you live...
 
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skidmark43 wrote:
Bill has been having trouble with his website service provider.

email: [email protected]

phone: 604-244-7666
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Had the same problem with my web site beening down. Hired Jetdog to fix it for me All is well now:clap::clap:Ya I know this a hijack. Got to get a good word in for our sponsor
 
JetDog

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c337b wrote:
skidmark43 wrote:
Bill has been having trouble with his website service provider.

email: [email protected]

phone: 604-244-7666
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Had the same problem with my web site beening down. Hired Jetdog to fix it for me All is well now:clap::clap:Ya I know this a hijack. Got to get a good word in for our sponsor
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Your cheque is in the mail, sir! ;)
 
zokalr13

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another thing you must consider with any certain make of motorcycle is how close [or]is there a dealership /support nearby.....whereYOU live ??.. i bought a HUSKY 'cause the dealership is 5min from my house!!.. i used to be a KAWI guy [i owned a78 kz1000 -and a 06klr650 and raced a 91 kx500 in the 90s] but decided to change to HUSKY because they had more h.p.[stock] and a 6th gear... so all you out there may want a certain machine but maybe it could be a hassle to go far and wide to go to the bike shop....:shock:
 
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