KTM / Husqvarna 350 UPDATE.. Should have bought the 500?
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2022
- After a couple months of owning the FE 350 and KTM 350 XCFW, I have really gotten a chance to dissect the pros and cons and while there are some things I am not happy with, overall it is a damn good bike. But with my heart still set on a 300 two-stroke, do I regret sacrificing off-road performance, for on road? For now yes, but in the future I think this bike is still the best option for me, even over the 500 model which I talk about in this video.
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I had a 500. Couldn't sell it fast enough. For single track, it ran to hot and took to much effort. Went 350 and couldn't be happier. I also have a 690 for more "dual sport". Way better on the road than the 350/500 platform and still plenty capable off road. In the end, every bike can feel like a compromise based on how you're riding it.....which is why we all need AT LEAST three bikes :)
Tanner I found your channel from the 300L but I’ve come to watch every single video now no matter what it is. Your true fam is sticking with you no matter what. Those 2 to 3k views are the most important views.
Loved your 300L vids! Put my order in and excited to get back into riding in MN/Wis. Keep up the great content! 🤙🏻
Always great content. Appreciate it.
I love my te300i, my crf dual sports and plan on getting a Norden 901.
If I had to have just one it’d probably be the 501.
Y’all are blessed and both have grade A badass bikes! Always time to keep it fresh and switch it up in the future like we know you like to do. 💪🏽🏍💨
After driving myself crazy on which bike to get. I purchased a WR250R and yes it could use some upgrades, but it runs great and I'll not selling anytime soon. I'm glad these channels show the daily life of driving them and saved me a ton of money.
Thanks to you and your channel I went out and got the 2023 KTM 500 EXC-F.... I LOVE IT. Really is great on and off road, def recommend it!! If you ever make it to Southern Maryland you can ride it (or my Kawi H2 if you want some speed lol) Love the channel, and we appreciate the effort and the time you put into the videos!!
Dig the honesty my dude, that's one reason I dig your channel. Remember the old saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side." It's all about perspective. Like you said, one bike can't do it all. If I'm being honest, it sounds like you need a garage so you can keep more than one bike.
Thanks for the feed back Tanner!
I enjoy the adventure rides, that's why I watch. But you are right about CZcams. I did a search for a Honda, I don't remember which one, and it pulled up your video of just sitting and talking about the bike. I'm glad I checked out your channel.
I'm just an old guy that enjoys watching your channel, in fact I look forward to your new videos. I could be wrong but my opinion is you to have more fun and were happy on your CRF-250L anyway love your channel and keep those videos coming. Ride safe
agreed 👍
Have to agree. I'm waiting about 3 more years and he'll be back on the 2fiddy and this thing will have gone fill circle.
Back on the 250L, gas prices are back down, economy is booming again... A man can dream!
Another old man, who is surprised that your video views have dropped with the new things you’ve tried. I’ve enjoyed your stretching out. But I do enjoy you just sitting and talking bikes.
Im almost an old guy, and agree with you. Iv had so many high performance bikes, but dont think i was ever happier just bumming around on my camo KLX250. I was a bit green offroad on that thing, but the skill i have now I still think about going back to one.
@@tieoneon1614 same! I miss my camo klx 250, I was green also when I had it now I’m on 300xcw and this fe350. I had a lot of fun on that super low maintenance 250. I’m concerned about the tight service intervals on the fe350 and concerned winding it out on the roads, it’s really a plated dirtbike. I think I’ll do a lot better now that I’m a better rider in the woods on the klx. Thinking about getting a klx 250 or 300 or crf and upgrading suspension.
Your videos are very informative for me, hope they keep coming. I've got an FE 350s. I need to do some mods, "Get" ecu, new end cap, and I weigh 240 so definitely need to respring the suspension, but I'm liking the bike as a returning rider.
We love the videos!!! My son and I switched to 2-strokes because of your opinions. We haven't looked back. 4T's have their place and KTM makes a heck of a bike.
It really boils down to the joy of riding. No matter the bike or accessories.
I know what you mean about knobby tires on the street, but I've decided I'm just going to see how many knobby tires I can wear out.
There are plenty of trail tyres that don't wear flat instantly on the black top, unless you're riding mud regularly you can get away with surprisingly road biased tyres in a lot of off-road situations :-)
You really need two bikes, Tanner. A single-track bike for the extremely gnarly stuff and a dual sport. IMHO there is no true swiss army knife, you will always have compromises with every single bike. For me, 350 is the sweet spot. Don't let one bad ride sour it, you have to keep in mind a 350 4-stroke will never be as good as a 250 2-stroke in a tight single track. I will say a Rekluse clutch and steering stabilizer really makes a 350 feel better on single track. Have a good day and the scooter videos are fun to watch!
1000% agree!
Agree, I tried to do it all on my africa twin, but ended up with a dirt bike anyway.
yes sadly my wallet has realised😀 this
I just stick with off road riding! Never not ride a 2 -stroke , street riding to risky with everyone starring at thee phones
Do you own a 350 4-stroke?
Been following for awhile and now subscribed. Love that your like me or used to be in that I went through a bunch of bikes trying to find the perfect one , never did but had fun trying, now I'm not able to keep the frantic search up mainly due to funds of older age, but I'm still looking for the unicorn and depend on reviews like your and love that after a few weeks you'll say well maybe not so great after a purchase when at first you loved it!!!
I'm still riding my 09 KLR 650 that I settled on for a street legal, comfortable gravel road capable bike but have grown board with after so long, it's still a great back roads bike, but I'm yearning for lighter more off road still comfortable much lighter bike, though the 300l was it but to many complain about the soft suspension and I don't want to buy a new bike to rebuild, no sir I've done that with every bike I've owned.
Look forward to your next!
Great vid bruh. I owned and rode the hell outa my 2017 ktm 500excf. I sold it and bought a 2022 husky fe350s. DUDE, this 350 fells so much lighter!!!!. although the actual weight is only about 8lbs from the 501 husky/ktm but it feels like 40lbs. Seriously. Also, I just did the 2022 Big Bear run "Hard Way" on my 350. I didn't finish, (its sooo hard) but I know I went much further because of the 350. The power loss from 500 - 350 is noticeable but not really missed.
300L with 2k worth of suspension upgrade is looking like the best bet for those of us that really want to "adventure daily". Thank you for being honest and helping me with my next bike purchase!
This is the way.
Had one and I agree.
My 300l is an excellent smooth trustworthy trail bike and runs off idle better than my old husky 450.Ive just bought the rear shock and soon the fork cartridges,Having some good experience of both,there is a marked difference in off road performance in power,handling and the bikes ability to stay "online" I like both and will shortly get a 250 ktm 2 stroke for tighter stuff
Isn’t that quite a heavy solution?
I have a CRF300l with every upgrade you can imagine and yes this is the best way but if money is not a factor KTM 500 exc-f.
Just subscribed, glad I found your channel. Recently sold my 2018 250Fx Yamaha, loved that bike, very keen on the Fe350 Husky, but a bit torn over the ktm or husky- will keep watching👍👍
Iam here for every single video u guys post love the adventures keep up the great work and hopefully one day we can ride together
Love that tusk tank bag and I love your vids
500 is very smooth on the road, except when it's windy but what alternative is there for those of us who spend most of their time in the dirt. I thought long and hard and talked to other guys, especially any that did BDR's on the 350's. In the end, many said the post 20 500's were nearly as nimble as the 350, so I went for the overall performance rather than just the minor dirt advantage the 350 has. I don't race or rip single track hard, I think the 350 would be better for much faster riders off road on single track. Now that I've done a bunch of road inbetween dirt (getting to hotels etc.), I can say that I'd want nothing smaller than the 500 on the highway, I just wouldn't feel comfortable that I was in control, so now the itching idea that a 350 would have been better is gone and I feel the 500 is the perfect fit for me where it's 90% off road, 10% on road but really confident relative to the 350 when on that road - and a hell of a lot smoother too.
Thank you. I'm between both bikes and your assessment helps
This helped a lot and makes complete sense
Never get on a 2 stroke and u will never know the difference. I love the 501.
@@richard-qg9ii I ride 2 stroke orange too, but prefer the 4's because I'm not a specialist, and actually dig the do it all bike, there's something really cool about going riding HOV on a 7 lane highway for a couple hours, putting your mirrors down, and riding along and keeping up with the guys at the HOV rippin single gnar gnar, and turning around, riding home, and stopping off and sitting down for a coffee along the way, the bike beomes connected to the rest of the world, the riding follows you wherever you go.
When I seen u bought it in the desert, I knew you'd love it there. Perfect bike, plated and great offroad. But I knew its why you didnt like it in the woods in the first place. I moved back from the desert, and transitioned to woods riding. I am not giving up on my 4 strokes, cuz I still take trips to AZ/CA winters riding where 2 strokes arent ideal for distance, temp, elevation. I tough it out tight woods riding with my 4strokes to be able to enjoy the fast two track, sand dunes, part time dual sport in the Great Lakes area.
Picked up a 2023 CT125 and I am looking at the 2024 Husqvarna FE350W. I will be looking out for more videos from you.
We love you, Tanner 🙌🏼
You are correct, I own a fe501 and it is the smoothest bike ever.
Sure it will rip if you want it to, but most of the time you just stick it in third and let it work, shift up before it gets gnarly and enjoy life.
A lot of people think that they are monsters that will get out of your hands as soon as they can but it's not true at all!
I haven’t rode in a few years. I left off at a 250cc Honda and I really want the husky 350s or 501s. Someone is selling a brand new 2020 501s for $9,000 in my area and it’s a crazy deal but I’m nervous about the power since I never rode anything higher than a 250
I have ridden two bikes in my life a rt100 at 12 and 10 years later a 530exc with a rekluse and the 530 is so easy to ride even on tricky singletrack
Some times you have to talk and this topic/s is where we invest our passions. I listened to our chat and I appreciate that you are between a rock and a hard place. Hopefully you get a happy medium short term. Long term, well that is a different kettle of fish. Image the perfect crf350L honda unicorn made from all the feed-back from the 300 and 450crf's. I reckon its going to happen. Some where out there a manufacturer has listened and its going to happen..... sigh. I like your hard hitting from the heart videos and hope things exceed your expectations. 👍
Hey man! After watching your last couple of videos I ran out and purchased a Burgman 400! So now I have a 300L Rally, a Ryker 900, a Burgman 400 and an old Triumph Bonnie.
Yes. Trail 125 content will be great. The mini moto bikes are very popular right now with a wide range of riders. So ct125 content is great 👍
Awesome bikes! ❤️😊
Hey man, we are making a road trip down SR 13 to Saturday to ride some roads around Wayne. Didn’t know if you were any where close to 13 and wanted to meet up and try a 300L with a suspension
Just ponied up for an fe501 to build up for the “Tour of Idaho”… there’s some great content on CZcams of it. 2000 miles in ten days of some the most remote off-road riding in the lower 48.
Are you riding out of McCall? Yellow Pine? Warren? Riggins?
I enjoyed the TN scooter content a lot! My wife is a non rider that has been eyeing the 125cc Honda Trail. She's also about Alexa's size so very interested in that content.
You may want to wait, there may be new offering coming in the same category of that bike.
I've got an '18 300xcw all decked out and love it. It's not too good on higher speed roads, wish I could flip a switch and bingo a 500 for roads.
I bought a 300L because of this channel and I loved it. The problem is my wife loved it more and she took it so I bought the 2022 450RL. I was skeptical with all the obvious issues but I will say that I am very impressed with how it turned out. The G2 throttle tamer, yoshi exhaust, and JD Tuning tuner have really turned it into a smooth, predictable, comfortable ride. I know your second 450L had all the goodies and you still had issues but I will say that my 450RL is literally almost on par with my wife’s 300L and my daughters 250L in the slow technical stuff. I really have zero complaints and although I don’t think there is a true dual sport out there, my 450RL is as close as it gets. I live in the black hills where we have thousands of miles of trails as well as hard roads and highways. I ride single track, ATV and SXS trails, fire roads, hard roads as well as a 30 minute highway commute a few times a week with no real gripes. I’m not sure if the updated RL model is really that much better than the L model, but I can honestly say I cannot relate to your experiences with your 450L’s. I think the husky 350 is a great bike and I know the feeling of never really being satisfied with something all too well. It gets frustrating but eventually you get to a point where you just accept the sacrifice of certain details or just always run two bikes. I personally have not found a better “dual” sport than the 450RL.
Happy with my 450RL too, and while I've got a Vortex on order, I've done nothing to address the flame out issues. Mine doesn't seem to flame out enough to bother me, I seem to not stall it anymore than I did my old CR250R in the places I typically ride.
@@isgrimner I would honestly give the JD Tuning a try and cancel that Vortex order if I were you. The JD is completely tunable throughout the power band and I have zero issues with it at all. There aren’t very many videos on it and coming from someone who is constantly looking for perfection, the JD has satisfied my needs fully. Obviously it’s much cheaper and easier to get than the overpriced Vortex. Just my .02
RC you are spot on here. I have a CRF 450RL with sumo setup and dual setup, then also, a 450x that has the Tusk Sumo street legal kit on it. The RL is as close to a do-all as you can get for a 6'2" 220lb guy. If you are going slower in the trials that is where the 450x really shines. It feels like 1st is uber slow and 2nd is basically like the RL's 1st gear. I wish Honda made a "450RLX" as is the RL with the X gearing. that would be perfect for me.
Actually, there is a better dual sport. It's the XR650L.
690 or a 701 is a better true dual sport. I've got a 19 450L and love it but it's in a in-between spot. If you can only have 1 bike to do it all the 450L is an awesome bike but if you can have two, a 300cc 2 stroke and a 701, ultimate combo imo
I have a WR 250 which I love except the rear shock which I’m getting fixed. But I love the bike for trails and around town
This was great for someone considering an enduro for a lightweight adventure bike. I'm going for the 450 or 500. Do you think there is much difference between those two?
Keep up the great content my friends! What is she leaning towards bike rise??
I have the ktm 525 exc. It does everything. Carb. Not tuned down like the new ones. Perfect.
Hey mate thanks for the video and info! I would like to ride some enduro and still be able to hit the track. I have a kxf 250 right now and i want to ride more, make more hours on the bike. With a road legal bike there are more opportunities for me. I want a bike with more torque that still revs a bit. Ofcourse i would need to upgrade the suspension on this fe 350 but that's no big deal for me. Would you recommend the fe 350 for a rider like me?
I would love to see videos about the 125. That little bike is very cool.
enjoy all your videos! I would personally like more honda trail 125 content!
Looking forward to the Trail 125 build!
Try out the GET ECU and the Rekluse clutch. Better power curve and zero clutch work at low speeds unless you want to.
Had KTM 350 EEXC-F, and even with 17" road tires (Anakee 3, kinda Supermoto tires) It doesn't like fast speeds. Sold it, got the FE501s instead. Love that one. Though the 350 is a Perfect bike for enduro type off road. I also do have a KTM 250 XC-W TPI (I could make that street legal where I live, but mostly I just trailer it) but on the road, I now mostly use the 501 (BTW I"m in UTah). Having 500 4-stroke and 250 2-stroke is perfect combo. the 2-strok so good on slow technical stuff (but this 250 is quick on faster trails). the 350 is good for off road, but the 501 makes it a bit of a bette road, and the bike is surprisingly super light, though not as light as the 250 XC-W. All great bikes, just some better for other things.
a friend of mine had the exact bike fe350. sold it and bought the 2 stroke 250 . he couldnt be happier with the 250 2 stroke. just so mkuch lighter and easier on tough obsticles
It’s as good as gone!
as for tire to use off road: IF you MOSTLY ride off-road (like I ride from my house to the trail a few miles0 I like the MIchelin AC10 or Kenda Trailmaster (Kenda a bit cheaper, Michelin last longer). For mostly road use I use the Dunlop 606 or Pirelli MT21. I also have a pair of Dunlop Geomax MX52 for my 250 (that one doesn't really go on road much at all) and I keep a set of 17" rims with michelin Anakee 3 for pure street riding and carbing down canyon roads. MOst time, I keep the AC10 on the bike for bit of road and mstly trail, I"ll put the rims from my 250 on the 501 if I"m going to trailer it to the place, or if I feel like carving in the Canyons the Anakee 3 is perfect, also the COntinental contiAttack SM are good. but I perfer the Anakee.
Shame you didn't get more views for the ride vids. Maybe integrate them like you said.
Will be interesting to see how much mileage you get on that tyre, it still looks pretty aggressive to me. I guess the hardness of the tread will help a lot, but I still think the road will round off those knobbies pretty quick. Will see.
Had to search out the videos you made in Tenessee. Didn't come up on my feed.
After trying the 350s and 500s i pulled the trigger on a 22 beta 390 rr race addition. And it seems to do everything well.
How do compare the 390 to the 500 ? TY
Are you still happy? You pulled the trigger on the 390
I'm debating the KTM 350 VS the FE 501. Will be doing longer trips mostly dual sport. Not so much single track. A bit afraid of the power.
I didn't love my 350 until I put the Get ECU on it and uncorked it. That with the traction control map the thing is money now. It helped tremendously with low RPM flame outs. Hardly does that anymore and you don't have to work the clutch as much. Uncorked 350 has the same power as stock 500 for the people that think the 350 is underpowered.
I have been thinking about getting the 350. I mostly ride a 300 xcw, never dyno'd but I'm sure it's above the 51 HP spec, because of FMF and jet mods and race gas. Out of curiosity, how much power are you getting? 50+ is mostly needed for the steep climbs. Thx.
I got 9k miles on the 450L now. I ride it more on the road these days. It's comfortable all the way up to 80. Still holds it's own off road but yeah it's a lot of clutch work on the gnarly mountain single track but it does give you that confidence that it's gonna keep running and get you through anything. I was going to get a 300 this year but I'm leaving for Korea for a year. I will get one when I get back.
my experience v similar with 300l
@@nickg2431 I would break a 300L within a month or it would break me.
Yes some folks can bust anything😀
@@nickg2431 My 450L has been through hell. I keep up on maintenance but I don't baby it at all. Valves are still perfect, I changed the piston at 250 hours but it could have easily gone 400 hours. The bike has 1500 ~ miles of mountain single track and it shows cosmetically but it has been 100 percent reliable.
I loved my L on road and on forestry service roads but hated it on single track and if I dropped it was a mother F. I am picking up a FE501s next week, and it will be interesting to see how they compare.
I have a 17 300XC and a 21 500XCF-W. Best of both worlds. For dual sporting the 500 is perfect, even is really happy at lower rpm does not stall like the 350. For gnarly you can’t beat the 300. I also balanced wheels on both bikes
agree, no bike is a "do-it-all." I currently own the 701 and 901, yet i'm looking to sell the 701 for the 2024 501. thanks for the good content.
Sherco 300 4 stroke is by far a more 300 2t feel. The flame out is 10 times better and it lugs hard. I love both of these bikes I’m by no means a ktm hater, I have both in my garage now but maybe you should look into them. Their 500 is an amazing bike also
Fe501 brother.. or the 500 exc....the GPX 450 seems like a cool dual sport with highway capabilities .... I watch all your vids
You really should try the Husqvarna 701. It is everything that you need.
Why not a 450excf? I rarely see any videos talking about them
It's worth noting that the 350's 6 speed box isn't as wide ratio as the 450/500, which makes it less versatile for dual purpose use. As mentioned, sounds like they need the ECU.
i got a ktm 500, had to change the gearing, stock gearing had me workin the clutch way too much, but a stock front and a 52 rear seems to be a sweet spot imho
52 rear is the stock, isn’t it.
@@miro_s I think stock is a 45 tooth
Beta 430rrs will be my next 4stroke enduro after my current 6k mile 450L. I just want to own them both.
Loved my Beta 450rr!
A dual sport bike is a compromise at best, modern 4 strokes work best for that purpose but just can't match the capabilities of a modern 2 stroke when you start riding more technical off road terrain, I've ridden modified 350's that can smoke a 500 but it's expensive and not just simple bolt on parts, most bolt on upgrades are for protection and comfort, performance upgrades weather it's engine or suspension that you can really feel usually require a bit more work than the simple bolt on, the problem with 4 strokes is they have so many more parts and are very expensive to repair and internal engine failures can make an engine not worth fixing, it sounds like you should consider having 2 bikes tailored for their intended purposes.
I had a KTM 525 years ago. A friend has a 450 from the same year. Though the bikes were almost exactly the same bike. The 450 was the nicer of the two off road. On road I don't think the 525 (really a 507) would have had anything to sacrifice the improved off road performance of the 450. So keep that in mind. A little bit of displacement change in the exact same motorcycle, engine cases and all, can had a remarkably deleterious effect on the overall feel of the bike. I can imagine going from a 350, which I have not ridden, to a 500 would be a major step backward in off road performance. Particularly on technical single track.
Any DS rig that I have ever had was always a tire compromise. I don't have a DS rig anymore because of that. I either ride off road or I ride my supermoto or street bike on road.
You can come to Detroit and buy my '21 AT DCT if you need a badass 'dual sport', but I'd still keep the 350 as well
Ive had both a 2012 350 in Australia and a 2017 500 in Canada - loved them both, and when i owned each i kind of wanted to own the other. Its a bit of grass is greener on the other side but also do be smart - where do you want to make memories? On the road, in the woods, or in the desert? Pick the bike for that, put up with shitty performance in the others.
In canada its a dillema still, as i ride woods in BC and Idaho, so i want a 350. But i go to california and mexico to ride where the 500 is right! This mental anguish will go on forever haha, the solution is probably a 450 (which they did in 2017 in canada!)
Give the Michelin Trackers a go. Use them on my KTM 350 and CRF250L - they’re happy to do road work. Last set of CRF still had life after 5500 miles (2500 of those were road ride miles (b lanes) in a week - so can take the heat)
whats cool about the 500. uncork ir, put an ecu and get it super powerfull. THEN gear it way way low so its just a monster torque king on ST. Its sooooo addicting
Stick with the 350 or be prepared for arm pump and numb fingers from the 500’s bloody vibration through the bars and even pegs. I had the 500 for 2 years and getting rid of it was the best thing I ever did. My 300 2 stroke is silky smooth in comparison and after 4 or 5 hours in the saddle I still feel fresh. Just my thoughts but based on real life experience
Thats all you need . I was watching this other video these two guys swapped bikes one being a 350 the other 501and on the single track the 350 smoked that 501 ... The guy said he liked the 350 better over then the 501. Now of course the 501 is better for other things I guess . I'm 260 lbs . So beefing up the suspension by what your saying will be a must do . I was looking at the Honda XR 650L So mabe the 501 might be better just for the suspension alone .
I have a 22 fe501s, got motoz tires right away and then rode it 30 miles to work and back lol
Honda XR650L I got one ordered suppose to be here July 18
If I had the choice I will always pick the 2 stroke. When the motor let's go on those 4 strokes it's goodbye account balance
I regret selling my beta 500rs it was the perfect dual purpose bike, road it was amazing and with the rekluse it was awesome on the trails.
What model rekluse did you have?
I want a rekluse for my 500rrs
Good morning ! I figured you’d be one of the best people to ask or at least be able to point me in the right direction to ask.
I’m looking to purchase my first enduro and I’m looking at the 2024 ktm 500 vs the Husqvarna 501.
I know they are both sister company’s but I wasn’t sure if there was a clear one better then the other? Was hoping you might have some insight or maybe lead me to someone who might.
Thank you for your time! Stay safe out there
The 24 models now share the same subframe so the biggest difference is the white bike having a linkage compared to the PDS on the pumpkin and a few ergonomic tweaks but largely the same. Brembo vs Magura brakes, a lot of things most won't notice. I'd just go with whatever look you prefer.
@@AdventureDaily I put a deposit on a 6 days this morning 😆, best of both worlds right
There we go!! You will love it @@xBobby
Last summer i bought a ktm 350 and sell it this year for a ktm 300xc 2022
don't quote me on this but I dont think the 500s are like some major powerhouse maybe a bit more than the 350 but might even have less HP than the 450 and 300 2t I THINK they are a bit lower compression bikes.
it's all trade-offs though no matter what way you go. I think the 500 would definitely feel a bit heavier (still not honda heavy) and I'd guess a bit more prone to flame-out.
be nice to try one & see
That party in the back is getting pretty long man 😂.
I believe it was MXA who tought me: there is NO substitute for displacement.
I bought the 21 Rockstar Edition FE350 last year coming from MX 2strokes my entire life. Stock the FE350 is painfully slow to me but l thought that once l change to a Vortex and a FMF slip on it will be good enough. While it did make it more powerful l still had that voice in the back of my head saying
"You should have bought the 501"... That voice ended up winning and l traded it for a 22 FE501. The 350 with the exhaust and Vortex was close to the stock 501 but still lacking. Lucky for me the FMF fits both bikes and l just sent the Vortex back to get remapped for the 501. While the 501 is now nice power wise, it still lacks the punch of a stock FC350.. I prefer riding more open trails, supermoto and MX type of stuff (l needed that license plate) the 501 still signs off way too early for me.
l put it down to the throttle body being 2mm smaller, lower compression rate, milder cam and smaller ports. I plan on doing something about these things over time to make it a desert & Supermoto beast. Then it will be the bike that l want. I didn't want the heavier 701 as l wanted a MX type of base to work on.
If Husqvarna made a FX501 that you could register in my country it would be the perfect bike (for me) in my opinion....
Anyone looking at getting a 350, ride the MX versions 1st and also try the 501. They feel very close handling wise (the 350 & 501)
If you are doing nothing but trail riding try the 250 or 300 2 stroke for sure. If you love the 2 stroke hit buy a low mileage 250 carb model..
Bit confused what you are saying. So you preferred the souped up 350 at the end of the day ? is that why you are saying ride the mx version first ?
@andrewdisco Yep.. There is a huge difference between the mx versions and the enduro versions..
Bigger than what you would expect..
TANNER ,I RODE A HUSKY TE 510 1988 MODEL FOR 12 YRS ,AND I CAN TELL YOU THEY ARE BULLET PROOF..THE ENGINE WAS IN GOOD SHAPE WHEN I SOLD IT..THE ONLY THING THAT BUGGED ME ABOUT THE BIKE WAS THAT AFTER 3 DAYS RIDING I HAD TO CHANG E THE REAR TIRE,METZLERS EXCLUSIVELY..THE POWER RIPPED THE KNOBS TERRIBLY..GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES TANNER AND ALEXIS
If doing any tarmac or adding bags the 5 hundy is the way to go.
man, eff YT, this video needs some riding footage to complement the talking. Stick with your passion and the viewers and subscribers will come in time. Look at buttery with nearly 400k subscribers. I want to see that 350 in action! and the KTM too!
I know you’ve had several 450Ls and had a pretty negative video on purchasing one. But if I ever sell my 250L, I’m still liking the idea of the 450L if I can find a good deal on a used one. Just love Hondas I guess. Hope you’re happy with whatever you end up doing! 😀
I have a '22 450RL. I have only changed the shifter, seat, mirrors, license plate bracket and tires so far. I am switching the grips and adding Zeto Pro Armor hand guards tomorrow. I have ordered a new Voretex ECU but I don't think it'll arrive for about 7 more weeks though. When it does come in, I'll probably go with an FMF or Yoshi exhaust. However, the flame outs haven't really bothered me. I just use the clutch more. I'm pretty happy with mine. Perhaps my riding style and the areas I'm riding fits the 450 more than the places and riding styles of others. Just saying for me, its been nice.
Can one get the 250 2 stroke plated?
whenever you come to CT I'll be more than happy to throw my 300tpi in your hands and let you ride backroads all day!!! let you have some fun with a street 2stroke
I have a 500 XCF-W that is street "legal" (bare minimum) and I use it primarily for tight gnarly singletrack and race harescrambles in Ohio along with hill climbs. It is the best all around bike I've ever rode. I prefer the 500 over the 350 even in the nastiest of nasty off road.
I've got a 14 500 with euro map and 22 stock 500 (a second for family and friend visits). My buddy who races (meaning he's an experienced rider) just got rid of a 350 and got a 500. I love the ktm 500 platform. Really awesome.
I bought the KTM 350 excf a few months ago. I really enjoy it on single track stuff, but.....when I am on a dirt road or street I always wonder if I should have bought the 500. An ecu is in my near future.
And that’s me too. What do you plan re ecu?
@@miro_s I am not sure. Probably the AIM, since the GET has a wait time.
I ordered a Get from Taco Moro and it has shipped after only like one month wait. For fe350
@@aaronaaronso9013 Thanks, good to know.
Can't beat the 2 strokes off road
Why not a fe450?? Instead of a 501
I consider myself lucky to have the best of both worlds, I own a TE-300 for the tight stuff and an FE 501 with the vortex ECU upgrade that I bought specifically for riding out west in the Mtn passes of Colorado and Moab Utah,
New Mexico etc. The 501 is street legal for making those street to trail transitions that are needed out west.
There’s no replacement for displacement. The 500 is the ultimate weapon of choice.
500 2 stroke u mean
Trail125s are sickk
sprockets??
I’ve tried it all.. conclusion .. you need two bikes. I have 22 TX300i and a crf250l rally for two up exploring. The CRF 450rl would be a good second with a two stroke.
I can't believe Lex is on a 350 ktm. She ought to be on a 125 or 250 at most. It's damn near impossible to progress on too much bike. Need to start small and out-perform the hardware before going bigger.
Wait for the new DRZ to come out and buy that!!!
New DRZ??? Elaborate please.
Bold new graphics on the new DRZ?
2023 model year is unchanged
two strokes on the road are a bad idea. they're great but you're gonna have to do roadside top ends every other week
yes more Trial ct 125 Ps: have a look at the bike. AJP cheap and cheerful but awesome product with a Husqvarna engine 👍🏻 AJP PR7
I can guarantee my Beta 300 will have less time and money out into it for service than that 350. It’s plated and I’m even getting sumo wheel for it.