reliability

Newbie question. How reliable is the 2006 version of the FE 450? I have a friend heavily into KTM adventure and off-road bikes told me to stay away from this bike, citing reliability issues and parts availability. Would you agree or disagree? And from 1 to 10 how would you rate this bike's...

I have been having issues with my 2007 Husaberg FE 450. These issues are making me question whether I should sell it for a more reliable bike. I was wondering if these issues can be easily fixed or if I am better off selling and getting a more reliable street bike. I bought the bike used from...

I have a buddy with a good low hour 650 and just wondered how they were . What had to be changed or updated ,are they reasonable to own or should a person just buy a newer 570 for a dual sport ? thanks Punk

I can personally say that I love my Hussy and she has been reliable. I just finished a 3000+ mile ride with long uphill climbs at above 9000 feet on 80-90 degree days on tight switchbacks and single tracks. The Hussy was flawless and with the FI was spot on with performance at these altitudes...

For anyone interested - The Swann Insurance 24 Hour Reliability Trial - 14th to 15th July 2012. http://24hrtrial.com/2012/ Is this year being ridden by Aaron Wilksch & fellow Berg rider Ralph Turbill, who will travel a few days ahead of the rake, from Kangaroo Island to Kapunda on the mainland...

Hallo to everyone im thinking of buying a husaberg but i heard a lot about their reliability... As i heard they having lots of problems in the electronics... Please tell me your opinion.. I want this bike for normal driving but also for fun..... in the past i had the Xr 650 R, Ktm 660 smc...

Whilst i was out today Marshalling at a pratice track, i got talking to another marshal and the conversation turned to Husaberg reliabilty, Now i know of 2 riders using bergs who haven't had and problems, and the BEC team don't seem to have engine failures, Are the new engines reliable? he also...

Anybody can shed some light on these. Been reading all I can on here, and I'm still a little gun shy. I'm looking at a '00 501FC. Not mint, but not total trash either. Looks like a well used bike that has been given proper care. I think. I hope. Just wondering how reliable I can expect a 8...

As most of you know, Shane Cuthbertson rode a 2009 FE450 to 9th overall at this year’s Red Bull Romaniacs. Jag33 and I were there with Shane as his Mechanic/Support Crew. We had the task of keeping the bike in one piece during this very demanding event. The bike was subjected to...

Okay LET me say first , I love 4 strokes but all those moving parts scare me. The only 4 stroke i currently trust are the 03-07 RFS ktm's. I would't buy another 08 xcf or XCRW for 1/2 price. my main bikes the last year have been a gasgas 300 2 stroke and 08 ktm 300 2 stroke. I purchased...

Hello guys, I am new on forum and there is only 1 question I would like to ask. Because FS 650 is pure racing machine I would like to know how is with its reliability? I am asking about 06+ models. I currently ride CH Racing WSM 125 (125 4stroke SM) Enjoy, Urban

My 2005 FE450 just hit 100 hours. This bike has been extremely reliable so far. Other than regular maintenence it has consumed one set of tires, battery and an air filter. I have yet to kick start it as the e-start has always performed flawlessly. Only two valve adjustments were needed. So if...

Hi guys! I have been using engines from 2002 and 2003. They are updated to address all known issues from pre 2003. I have no problems with the cylinder head and no problems with the SEM-ignition. The big end, the mains, the balancer bearings, the keys for the sprockets on the left side are the...

See my last post for my updates....i've moved on to considering all 2002 models...a FE501, FE400 and an FX470E.... M Looking for a used Enduro with electric start and i've seen a few bikes that have caught my eye. A 96 501FE is one...although i'd really have liked a KTM 400EXC...but all of...

Who now has the most hours on a 04-06 with no real problems? It seems the quality has improved big time from what I have herd! By now some of you guys must have some serious hours on your bikes. It would be interesing to see the reliability listed and compaired to other bikes. ( note oil...

Do you think the bergs reliability would be improved if the cylinder head were forced oil feed in addition to just relying on the cam chain's lubrication ? I noticed on the highland engine, which looks similar to the berg, that the head has an oil feed. Tom

has anybody heard of kokusan ignition failure , i see a lot of sem units that fail or wear out . what is the life expectation of the kokusan unit ? the reason i ask is that i ride from home to the hills , i don't use a trailer . i cover about 100 klms in a loop . the fear of pushing...

Hi all, I'm new to the site and am considering which bike to purchase in the next few weeks. It's between a KTM 525 '05 or a '05 Berg Fe550. Everyone keeps raving about the berg ( and also the 525), but I'm concerned with the reliability record. I'ld really like to hear of known issues...

Owners of '04 / '05 / '06 'bergs, please tell what you think about their reliability. I have been closely following the UHE over the last year and have noted that other than the Baja attempt on a fe550e, no Austrian 'bergs have broken! Is this true? Have the ignition failures of the past gone...

How have the 05 550s been holding up? How many hours have you racked up? Thanks,