Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Open Exhaust - Husqvarna TC 250

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

...I have owned my 636 since it first came out. I have found the sharp response of the chassis when cornering to be close to perfect. I have ridden an R6 and also ridden with R6's on rideouts and I would say the 636 (2003 model to present) has the edge on corners. I would say the R6 wins on comfort (easier forgiving seat) and also riding position. I did feel the strain after around 70 - 100 miles on the bike on some trips. That however is due to the race nature of the bike. The riding position is one of which was designed more for a racetrack. I have many good rideouts on my 6r and find that when I let a rideout 'friend' take the bike for a spin; they always come back with a smiling face and praise the bike then-on. I have attached a 'slip-on' Akrapovic aftermarket exhaust on it now and the sound is one which will make you speechless... Read review

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Advantages: Accelleration, Easy maintenance, Low spare costs
Disadvantages: No Warranty, small dealer net approx 2 in the UK, small tank 9 ltrs.

...The Husqvarna CM610 R is a competition bike. Its a beast and promises a lot of fun to ride it on the road. I bought it to hang out for fun on the road. Thats almost "under using" it. As I said before its a competition bike. So you need to know that there is NO warranty when you buy it. You actually have to sign the certificate that you were told this fact. But the good build quality and my conversations with other riders confirmed that there is no problem that could lead to any failure. Only one thing should be agreed to with your dealer. The left rear indicator will melt away after only 15-20 min riding above 50 mph. Its right in the way of the exhaust. Smaller (shorter) ones solve that problem. Additionally, maintenance must be done by the rider. There are not many dewalers around I would trust to maintenance the bike up... Read review

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Advantages: all the fun of a 600, WITH MUCH MORE POWER!!!!!!
Disadvantages: Not quite as good finish as Honda's

...sexy but the beauty of motor-biking is the levels of personalising. I wanted a bike that looked sweet on both the track and on the road so I made a fair few modifications. I added a carbon fibre rear hugger, I realised that a hugger adds weight but it's a compromise. Carbon fibre is very light and in winter riding you will be grateful for this accessory as well as some carbon fibre around the tank and fairing. I changed my indicators for micro to add to the beautiful lines of the bike. I changed the screen to a blue one making sure that it is double bubble to increase air flow over my skid lid, as well as an Akropivic exhaust race system boosting performance and BHP. This exhaust system will set you back around £800.00 but think of the performance and the loud growl is music to the ears. I also had fitted HEL braided steel brake lines... Read review

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