TE630 Husqvarna: The Scout

Scott Brady

Founder
I have wanted a lightweight adventure motorcycle for local trails and exploration, plus the possible 3-4 day trips into Colorado, Utah, Baja, etc.
Primarily, I want to be able to run all of the local trails in Prescott, just to enjoy exploring my own back yard.

A few shots before the farkling begins.
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We picked it up used from a friend, and it is definitely a great performing bike, a big improvement over our previous XR650 and DR650 (Power and suspension performance). The plans are for it to be a light adventurer with an emphasis on trail performance.

Specs:
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valve
Bore 100 mm
Stroke 76.4 mm
Displacement 600 cc
Compression ratio 12.4 : 1
Starting Electric
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Lubrication Wet sump with oil pump and cartridge filter
Ignition Electronic, inductive discharge, with adjustable advance
Fuel system Electronic injection feed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate type, hydraulic control
Driving disc number 8
Driven disc number 7
Chassis Type Steel single tube cradle; rear frame in light alloy
Front suspension MARZOCCHI USD telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle, rebound stroke adjustment
Fork leg diameter 45 mm
Fork travel 270 mm
Rear suspension SACHS Progressive Soft Damp type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring pre-load adjustment. Compression and rebound adjustment (compression stroke - double adjustment)
Rear wheel travel 320 mm
Front brake 260 mm fixed disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Rear brake 220 mm fixed disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Rim front 1.60" x 21", light alloy
Rim rear 2.15" x 18", light alloy
Tyre front 90/90-21" PIRELLI MT 21 / Metzeler MCE Karoo
Tyre rear 140/80-18" PIRELLI MT21 / Metzeler MCE Karoo
 

mkitchen

Explorer
What is that?

What is the canister on the right side, in front of the engine? It looks like it would be easy to damage in a fall. No doubt, a lot more HP than my KLR.
You should have lots of fun with this one and we will be expecting some interesting articles about your trips. Are you going to set it up with bags/boxes etc?
Mikey
 

gabepari

Explorer
hmmm...

Well, there goes the neighborhood... I was happy, not being a member of the "pumpkin" patch, discretely riding around on a bike that not many could identify... Is it a Honda? A red KTM? No, that dork put red and white plastics on a Yamaha! I've heard them all...

Now, that the God King has a Husky, I feel I will be forced into being one of the "cool kids"... People will flock to me, begging for salvation. I will no longer be able to hide in the shadows, I will only ride in the shadow of infamy.

Scott, don't bolt too much crap to it... It's already a good 80lbs heavier than mine :)

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mkitchen

Explorer
"OK, Then"

I was very impressed with all the technical clothing that he was wearing for this feature film.
I won't even go down the street in sandals.
Mikey
 

Willman

Active member
Nice pick Scott. I'm interested to read your findings. In your search...How did it stack up against the KTM 690?
 

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