![]() ![]() It’s hard to believe that the classic XR250L has been out of production for almost 20 years. There were very few 310s based on the carbureted motor, but they’re worth around $3500. Expect to pay about $2800 for a TE in good shape. The TE310s and 250 that came later were fantastic, but newer and more expensive than the bikes we’re dealing with here. In 2010 it was replaced with an all-new fuel-injected motorcycle, but it was slower that first year. It was a fine bike, and there were more made as time went on. Good luck on finding a street-legal Husky TE250 from 2006. For more on SWM, click here.įor feature comparing the 2010 Husky TE510 to the 2010 KTM 530EXC, click here. It should be noted that this bike has been brought back to the market by a company called SWM. Parts availability for Italian Huskys is OK–for now. But any 2006 Husky you find will have the bugs worked out by now and is worth around $3000. BMW didn’t buy Husqvarna until 2007, and quantity and quality didn’t improve until years later. It was a great motorcycle, but exceedingly rare. In 2006 Husqvarna was the first company to make its regular dirt bike street-legal with minimal DOT equipment. The bottom line is that if you live in a strict state and your XR400R, XR600R or XR650R has a license plate in good legal standing, it can add $1000 to the worth of the motorcycle. ![]() In states that don’t care, like Arizona, Vermont and Florida, you can usually get a license plate for a toaster. In California and Nevada, it’s possible for the DMV to change its mind and revoke a license plate, even if it’s been on the bike for years. These are somewhat high-risk buys in some states. Price can be anywhere, but keep in mind that a brand new one has an MSRP of $6899.įor a 650 shootout including the Honda XR650L, click here. If left unmodified, the air-cooled motor is unbreakable. ![]() Today, it feels very old fashioned, but if you get around the rider ergos, you’ll find that it still works very well. It’s gone unchanged since it was introduced in 1992. This bike was the virtual definition of dual-sport for decades. This photo is of the dirt-only RR model from ‘08. Beta would produce its own motor in later years. Numbers got only slightly better as time went on. Unfortunately, there were probably less than 100 imported in ‘08. The RS line was 100 percent street legal and the motor was spectacular. In 2008, KTM had a new motor for its own dual-sport bike, but continued producing the older RFS motor for Beta. ![]() This bike makes the list because we love it. For a feature on the 2010 KTM 530, click here. The reason that the KTM sits so high on a list of bargains is because you can expect to recoup your investment when you sell the bike. So expect to pay a premium of around $6000. Finding an old EXC for sale is tough, as people tend to hold on to them until death. We are forced to put these bikes at the top of the list because they’re so stinkin good. We haven’t included big adventure bikes or small RV bumper bikes. The bikes chosen represent the middle of the bell curve in terms of size. They are rated in terms of value and and dirt-riding capability. This list is dedicated to bikes that are at least 10 years old. That sends most of us to the used-bike market looking for deals. But man, are they expensive! It’s tough to get out the door with a new Beta, KTM or Husky for under $10,000. They’re on par with dedicated dirt bikes in performance, weight and technology. ![]()
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