I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some feedback on the 01 or 02 TE570. I currently ride an XR440 with a ton of other mods (suspension, engine, A-loop, etc.) I really enjoy the XR because of its turning ability and its low-end power right of idle but the TE570 has caught my eye. I am not in any big hurry to get rid of the XR yet but would like to gain some info on a potential future bike. I know there are other bikes out there but I would really like to know about this bike specifically.
WHY A TE570?
My initial impression of the bike is that it would make a good all around bike. A bike that would be at home in the woods of Colorado or on a motocross track or as a Dual Sport. A bike that I would not have to do a whole bunch of modifications to either tame it down or raise it’s ability. A bike that would have all of the smooth controllable power that I would ever need and I wouldn’t be pushing it to its limits like I feel I am with the XR sometimes. I have done a lot of research on the bike and have even talked to two guys that have raced the 570. They both had nothing but good things to say about the bike. They both said that they really didn’t have to change anything on the bike other than handle bars to go race it.
Other reasons for a 570 would be:
- Low-end, old school, controllable 4-stroke power that you can also rev if you want.
- Ergos
- Great suspension.
- Purpose built enduro machine.
- Top shelf componentry, standard.
- 6 speed
- Same weight or lighter than the XR. (Depending on what you read)
- It is a quiet bike with the stock muffler.
- Last, but not least, it looks cool.
WHERE I RIDE:
I ride mostly in Colorado at Rampart and Woodland Park and would love to go to Moab in the near future. I ride the tracks mostly in the winter and do an occasional Hare Scramble. I would also like to try an Enduro or two. So, basically I ride everything from Dual Sport to Motocross. I am not a racer but I can move along at a decent pace. I ride mostly for fun and friendly competition.
SIZE AND WEIGHT:
I am 5’9” and 195 lbs. I could be in better shape but I am working on it.
RIDING STYLE:
I like to use the torque of the bike to go fast. I don’t like to rev a bike all the time or shift all the time to keep the bike in the power band. I try to relax and ride relatively smooth. I am not the slam on the brakes into the corner and then blast out of the corner type of rider although that is fun sometimes. Sometimes I like to ride fast and sometimes I like to cruise and enjoy the scenery.
OTHER BIKES I HAVE RIDDEN:
01 KTM520 – Great bike but didn’t have the torque off idle like mine and it felt much bigger.
01 KTM400 – Same as the 520 only less power.
01 KTM300 – Felt bigger and didn’t have the torque of the bottom and it was a 2 stroke.
99 WR400 – Good power but felt very top heavy and turned slower than the XR.
01 XR650 – Big Red Pig. Just kidding. Good bike just too big, heavy and slow revving.
00 KLX300 – Handled great but not enough power or torque.
These are all great bikes but none had the off idle torque I now enjoy.
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:
How does it feel (Size, ergos, etc.) compared to the other bikes or more specifically the XR.
How does it turn compared to the other bikes or my XR.
Does it feel heavy or top heavy?
What are the power characteristics like?
How does it handle in tight trail conditions.
Overall impressions of the bike. (Quality, Performance, Reliability, etc.)
Pros and Cons, Likes and Dislikes, Odds and Sods, (for any ‘stralians) etc.
Am I crazy for even considering this bike?
Anything else you can think of.
Thanks for your help and sorry this is so long,
Cuz
WHY A TE570?
My initial impression of the bike is that it would make a good all around bike. A bike that would be at home in the woods of Colorado or on a motocross track or as a Dual Sport. A bike that I would not have to do a whole bunch of modifications to either tame it down or raise it’s ability. A bike that would have all of the smooth controllable power that I would ever need and I wouldn’t be pushing it to its limits like I feel I am with the XR sometimes. I have done a lot of research on the bike and have even talked to two guys that have raced the 570. They both had nothing but good things to say about the bike. They both said that they really didn’t have to change anything on the bike other than handle bars to go race it.
Other reasons for a 570 would be:
- Low-end, old school, controllable 4-stroke power that you can also rev if you want.
- Ergos
- Great suspension.
- Purpose built enduro machine.
- Top shelf componentry, standard.
- 6 speed
- Same weight or lighter than the XR. (Depending on what you read)
- It is a quiet bike with the stock muffler.
- Last, but not least, it looks cool.
WHERE I RIDE:
I ride mostly in Colorado at Rampart and Woodland Park and would love to go to Moab in the near future. I ride the tracks mostly in the winter and do an occasional Hare Scramble. I would also like to try an Enduro or two. So, basically I ride everything from Dual Sport to Motocross. I am not a racer but I can move along at a decent pace. I ride mostly for fun and friendly competition.
SIZE AND WEIGHT:
I am 5’9” and 195 lbs. I could be in better shape but I am working on it.
RIDING STYLE:
I like to use the torque of the bike to go fast. I don’t like to rev a bike all the time or shift all the time to keep the bike in the power band. I try to relax and ride relatively smooth. I am not the slam on the brakes into the corner and then blast out of the corner type of rider although that is fun sometimes. Sometimes I like to ride fast and sometimes I like to cruise and enjoy the scenery.
OTHER BIKES I HAVE RIDDEN:
01 KTM520 – Great bike but didn’t have the torque off idle like mine and it felt much bigger.
01 KTM400 – Same as the 520 only less power.
01 KTM300 – Felt bigger and didn’t have the torque of the bottom and it was a 2 stroke.
99 WR400 – Good power but felt very top heavy and turned slower than the XR.
01 XR650 – Big Red Pig. Just kidding. Good bike just too big, heavy and slow revving.
00 KLX300 – Handled great but not enough power or torque.
These are all great bikes but none had the off idle torque I now enjoy.
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:
How does it feel (Size, ergos, etc.) compared to the other bikes or more specifically the XR.
How does it turn compared to the other bikes or my XR.
Does it feel heavy or top heavy?
What are the power characteristics like?
How does it handle in tight trail conditions.
Overall impressions of the bike. (Quality, Performance, Reliability, etc.)
Pros and Cons, Likes and Dislikes, Odds and Sods, (for any ‘stralians) etc.
Am I crazy for even considering this bike?
Anything else you can think of.
Thanks for your help and sorry this is so long,
Cuz
