Jimmy Lewis cranks the big...
Jimmy Lewis cranks the big 650 one last time.
To sum up the bike, once we got a good jetting setting in the machine we never touched the carb (OBDVR needle, 5th clip position, 160 main jet, 38 pilot jet, Boyesen QuickShot, Scotts fuel screw). Then we just rode it. Over time it seemed to vibrate less (our biggest complaint), and when we got the suspension tuned by ESP, the ride was better than ever. We punished it with long-running stints and it never even came close to letting us down and always fired right up. Well, as long as we kept the battery terminals tight. The radiator fan was a welcome addition in the tight going. The Berg got pretty good fuel economy when riders took care with the throttle and is still one of the quickest, torque-spewing machines we've ever tested. There was not a hill the 650 failed to climb, let alone accelerate at any time during the climb if there was traction. The six-speed gearbox gave the FE650e a tight trail riding capability unimaginable for a bike of this displacement; it rode as lightly and flicky as a 450 most of the time. Then it has the legs to run at 100 mph out in the open. For sure, we never expected the Husaberg to run for so long and be so trouble-free. The small issues we had with it were not too bothersome and well worth the uniqueness and powerful punch the bike possesses.
Running Tally
Hours on Bike: 210
Modifications: $1394.95 (none since last updated)
Maintenance and Repairs: $1572.06 (not including tires)
Outer clutch cover: $43.29
O-ring: $12.34
Balance shaft: $160.95
Intake valves: (2) $33.71
Gasket kit: $208.24
Piston kit: $271.79
Orange KTM seal kit: $80
3 oil changes and 1 filter
Oil filter: $8.38
Motorex Cross Power 4T 20W-50: $13.95 per liter
Pirelli MX Extra tires, 120/100-18 rear: $77.95; 80/100-21 front: $71.95