OUR EXTENDED COMMENTS (from our old website) Starting with what we like.... Mid-range grunt- both the TE610 and 610SM put out heaps of mid-range torque and there's no need to go anywhere near the rev limiter, as either bike will be flying along riding between 4000 and 6500rpm. Service intervals - oil changes are only required every 4000km / 2500 miles. Generally the TE610 and 610SM engine is quite low maintenance. Handling, gearing and weight - all good news with quality suspension and Brembo brakes. The TE610 and 610SM both weigh in at a claimed dry weight of 139kg / 309 pounds, more than the high performance bikes but a lot lighter than old 650 thumpers. The six-speed gearbox has one of the widest spread of ratios out to cope with all types of riding. Versatility - The TE610 will not be all that good as a dedicated adventure bike, dirt bike or road bike. But if you want to do all three then it would have to be one of the best all rounders out there. Good fuel range and economy - both the TE610 and 610SM are surprisingly economical, and get a decent range with the 3.3 gallon / 12.5 litre tank, around 180km or 120 miles before the fuel light comes on with easy riding. Remapping - the fuel-injected TE610 and 610SM models can be remapped by removing the O2 sensor which puts the bike into a "race map" if you want to gain some more top end power at the expense at lower revs. Motard / dirt options - the TE610 is quite easy to convert to a motard, or the 610SM back to dirt trim. You can get a set of 610SM wheels and the front caliper adapter, although these will be very expensive as factory items. WEAK SPOTS OF THE TE610 & 610SM Don't be deterred by list, it's compiled from several years of forum discussions and any bike would have a similar number of problems, if not more. Cam chain? - Some early model TE610 and 610SM owners have reported the original factory cam chain wearing out at only 5000km, while others find around 25000km the norm. Do your own reseach, but it looks like Husqvarna put crap cam chains on pre-2007 models? Seat - the TE610/610SM seat is a typical enduro seat - hard and narrow. But there are aftermarket seats available, or get some vinyl, medium-density foam and staple gun to make your own. Weak rear subframe for heavy luggage - if you want to use a rear luggage rack or pannier bags you may find the alloy subframe will eventually break. Exhaust pipe - Unlike KTMs and other Husqvarna models, the exhaust pipe on the TE610 and 610SM is quite restrictive and still not all that quiet. The Leo Vince slip-on is a very popular pipe with a claimed increase of around 10% power with rejetting/remapping from stock. Airbox screws - crap design! It usually doesn't take long before these just start spinning in the plastic and you can't get them out. Clutch cable - some TE610 and 610SM owners report the clutch cable wearing out quickly near the gearbox end. Make sure it is properly in place and not doing a tight bend. No bash plate - a strange oversight by Husqvarna to put no bashplate, even a cheapo plastic one, on the TE610! www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Speedo failures - the TE610 and 610SM electronic speedos often failed, at least on the earlier models. Not a huge range of aftermarket stuff - most TE610 and 610SM riders would agree that sales of these bikes are surprisingly low given how brilliant they are for dual purpose riding, so there simply isn't a massive range of aftermarket gear. Footpegs - these can eventually fail because the bolt and/or mating surfaces have rough bits that cause wear. Some report pulling them apart and sanding these smooth will be worth doing.
This is one of my favourite videos made by you Barry. It's stood the test of time. Looking into buying a te 630 and came across this video. I don't think i can go too far wrong.
I am looking to buy a 600cc as my first bike. Once I saw this demonic beautiful bike I fell in love. I am certainly buying one, when I finally get the money of course :D
Hello guys nice video The FI bikes seem like the evolution of Dr650 Suzuki should have made BUT I still see you on the DRs why is that 😅 Also you said sm610 to enduro conversion is quite easy. Does this apply to sm630 to enduro also? Cause I only find sm630 bikes and thinking of Enduroing it. Great video thanks 😀
This is a very old vid now! 😁 For riding in remote areas I prefer the carb as it's much easier to fix by the roadside if anything goes wrong. But yeah it's a shame Suzuki hasn't updated the DR in this respect. Not sure about the 630 but I doubt they changed the wheels at all so should still be easy?
i have an S K M 630 immaculate , never ridden off road for sale in britain ... what should be my selling price ? ps ----6000 miles , full service history also from husky.
ive been out of dirtbikes for about 20 years now and am looking to get one, ive narrowed it down to a te 630 or xr 650 r, im about 6ft 2 130 kg, iill mainly be using it to do a little bit of touring but mostly just to ride it out bush for a bit of a bash on sum trails and have a look around, i wont be riding real hard or anything
dyno charts show derestricted 610s top out at 50 hp. of course a 530 will accelerate harder, it's a completely different kind of bike so not sure what your comparison is meant to prove?
OUR EXTENDED COMMENTS (from our old website)
Starting with what we like....
Mid-range grunt- both the TE610 and 610SM put out heaps of mid-range torque and there's no need to go anywhere near the rev limiter, as either bike will be flying along riding between 4000 and 6500rpm.
Service intervals - oil changes are only required every 4000km / 2500 miles. Generally the TE610 and 610SM engine is quite low maintenance.
Handling, gearing and weight - all good news with quality suspension and Brembo brakes. The TE610 and 610SM both weigh in at a claimed dry weight of 139kg / 309 pounds, more than the high performance bikes but a lot lighter than old 650 thumpers. The six-speed gearbox has one of the widest spread of ratios out to cope with all types of riding.
Versatility - The TE610 will not be all that good as a dedicated adventure bike, dirt bike or road bike. But if you want to do all three then it would have to be one of the best all rounders out there.
Good fuel range and economy - both the TE610 and 610SM are surprisingly economical, and get a decent range with the 3.3 gallon / 12.5 litre tank, around 180km or 120 miles before the fuel light comes on with easy riding.
Remapping - the fuel-injected TE610 and 610SM models can be remapped by removing the O2 sensor which puts the bike into a "race map" if you want to gain some more top end power at the expense at lower revs.
Motard / dirt options - the TE610 is quite easy to convert to a motard, or the 610SM back to dirt trim. You can get a set of 610SM wheels and the front caliper adapter, although these will be very expensive as factory items.
WEAK SPOTS OF THE TE610 & 610SM
Don't be deterred by list, it's compiled from several years of forum discussions and any bike would have a similar number of problems, if not more.
Cam chain? - Some early model TE610 and 610SM owners have reported the original factory cam chain wearing out at only 5000km, while others find around 25000km the norm. Do your own reseach, but it looks like Husqvarna put crap cam chains on pre-2007 models?
Seat - the TE610/610SM seat is a typical enduro seat - hard and narrow. But there are aftermarket seats available, or get some vinyl, medium-density foam and staple gun to make your own.
Weak rear subframe for heavy luggage - if you want to use a rear luggage rack or pannier bags you may find the alloy subframe will eventually break.
Exhaust pipe - Unlike KTMs and other Husqvarna models, the exhaust pipe on the TE610 and 610SM is quite restrictive and still not all that quiet. The Leo Vince slip-on is a very popular pipe with a claimed increase of around 10% power with rejetting/remapping from stock.
Airbox screws - crap design! It usually doesn't take long before these just start spinning in the plastic and you can't get them out.
Clutch cable - some TE610 and 610SM owners report the clutch cable wearing out quickly near the gearbox end. Make sure it is properly in place and not doing a tight bend.
No bash plate - a strange oversight by Husqvarna to put no bashplate, even a cheapo plastic one, on the TE610! www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Speedo failures - the TE610 and 610SM electronic speedos often failed, at least on the earlier models.
Not a huge range of aftermarket stuff - most TE610 and 610SM riders would agree that sales of these bikes are surprisingly low given how brilliant they are for dual purpose riding, so there simply isn't a massive range of aftermarket gear.
Footpegs - these can eventually fail because the bolt and/or mating surfaces have rough bits that cause wear. Some report pulling them apart and sanding these smooth will be worth doing.
This is one of my favourite videos made by you Barry. It's stood the test of time. Looking into buying a te 630 and came across this video. I don't think i can go too far wrong.
Another masterpiece! Filming and riding are spot on, and the reviews are informational, too. I've gotta share this one,
Excellent video that has stood the test of time. Instrumental in helping make my mind up to buy a te630 recently.
I have a 2000 te 610 left kick only conversion to street. Love it except for it's a bear to start some times.
Really wanting a 630 to ride the Continental Divide Trail out here in the US.
I am looking to buy a 600cc as my first bike. Once I saw this demonic beautiful bike I fell in love. I am certainly buying one, when I finally get the money of course :D
I absolutely love mine!
Looking to buy one. Is it a tall bike?
Love the video. Editing and music are key in one of these videos and you got it spot on.
As I understand it, You can stil buy this engine in the AJP PR7! with no electronics but the injection. Go play it!
‘Visit our website…” I see nothing additional on your website about the TE610 and TE630. Did you delete it?
Freebie website put up almost 10 years ago, eventually they pulled the plug. See the pinned first comment for the key points.
Hello guys nice video
The FI bikes seem like the evolution of Dr650 Suzuki should have made BUT I still see you on the DRs why is that 😅
Also you said sm610 to enduro conversion is quite easy.
Does this apply to sm630 to enduro also?
Cause I only find sm630 bikes and thinking of Enduroing it.
Great video thanks 😀
This is a very old vid now! 😁 For riding in remote areas I prefer the carb as it's much easier to fix by the roadside if anything goes wrong. But yeah it's a shame Suzuki hasn't updated the DR in this respect. Not sure about the 630 but I doubt they changed the wheels at all so should still be easy?
i have an S K M 630 immaculate , never ridden off road for sale in britain ... what should be my selling price ?
ps ----6000 miles , full service history also from husky.
What year model did you have? I am looking at buying a 2006 TE610, wondering if its worth it
can't even remember now ryan,this was quite a long time ago.... i think it was still a carby model.... maybe an 05?
what would be bettert out of a te 630 and a xr 650 r ?
that would probably depend on at least 20 different variables...
ive been out of dirtbikes for about 20 years now and am looking to get one, ive narrowed it down to a te 630 or xr 650 r, im about 6ft 2 130 kg, iill mainly be using it to do a little bit of touring but mostly just to ride it out bush for a bit of a bash on sum trails and have a look around, i wont be riding real hard or anything
also im not really good with mechanics etc so need sumthing reliable
heard the huskys are shit, got myself an 04 650r with e-start ad over 14k worth of other mods
barry crocker i
dyno charts show derestricted 610s top out at 50 hp. of course a 530 will accelerate harder, it's a completely different kind of bike so not sure what your comparison is meant to prove?
Bet it wasn't hard to get that website... Woah.
I love mine too 2011 TE 630!!
Update: 14 tooth front sprocket is a great mod for perking up the TE630's power delivery.
yep. or if it's faster just google "TE610 PROS CONS TIPS"
ADVENTURE OZ
Hey, give me a reply back I have a question. I have a sm610 and I found a te610 with only 47km on it:.. should I get it
:-D