Husqvarna SM610

[Firebolter]

I've had my SM610 (06 model) for 3 trouble free years. All I have done is oil changes and 1 set of tires. It is without a doubt a well made and reliable ride. I usually keep bikes 2 years and then get bored and move on, not here, this bike will be with me for a couple more years at least. My valves have stayed in spec with almost 10K mile on it. Can't complain one bit. Love the brakes..........really love the motor.

[TIFOSO]

I've been wanting a 610 for a long time now, but came across my Shiver and couldn't pass it up. My girl wants to learn how to ride and I've been thinking the 610 might make for a good first bike. Reliable, relatively light, doesn't damage easily, low insurance, not to mention, I'll be riding it most of the time! ..... muah hahaha! She's pretty tall, at 5'8", so she'll be able to touch the ground. Of course I'm having her take the MSF course to begin with and I'll gage from there whether it's a good idea. I know it's pretty quick, but maybe there's a way to rig a throttle stop so she can wind, say, only 50% throttle?

[5hundo]

My girl wants to learn how to ride and I've been thinking the 610 might make for a good first bike.

An SM610 is still pretty stout...

If she's starting from scratch, you might want to consider a TE 250 or TE 310. Either one of those will be a lot more forgiving...

[Firebolter]

She will hate the seat, plan on getting it done.

[ffkevinking]

How tall is your girl? My buddy who's 5ft7 has a tough time getting on mine.

KeV

[High-Side]

I just found a zero mile 08' SM 610 on Craig's List for $6,299 from a dealer and couldn't pass it up. It's got a lot of low end grunt and that is what I like on the mountain I ride. And the red, black and white looks a whole lot better than the blue and yellow.

[zx250r]

i love my 610, but its for sale as i need another track bike

[zx250r]

I've been wanting a 610 for a long time now, but came across my Shiver and couldn't pass it up. My girl wants to learn how to ride and I've been thinking the 610 might make for a good first bike. Reliable, relatively light, doesn't damage easily, low insurance, not to mention, I'll be riding it most of the time! ..... muah hahaha! She's pretty tall, at 5'8", so she'll be able to touch the ground. Of course I'm having her take the MSF course to begin with and I'll gage from there whether it's a good idea. I know it's pretty quick, but maybe there's a way to rig a throttle stop so she can wind, say, only 50% throttle?

get your girl a 250, this bike is WAY too much for a beginner and VERY unforgiving

[vp rsvmille]

Our Aus spec 610s come out with throttle stops and are sold as learner legal bikes.
In saying that though, it's a big tall bike and could be a bit overwhelming for a beginner.
Have you thought about the Yamaha WR250X? I was looking at one of those for my missus and was going to put the readily available lowering links on it.
Have seen a few around locally and gotta say am quite impressed with how well they keep up with the bigger bikes - with the right rider of course.
They have some crazy long service intervals as well.