I went to look at a couple of bikes today and after ruling out an AJP PR5 (not much use for roadwork), I was moderately taken with the SWM RS300, which as far as I can tell, is pretty much a replica of a late model (2014) TE310...
So a couple or three questions please to users of the later 300 Huskys if I may? I want a bike as a genuine all-rounder, eg ride it across France to Spain, to then go trail riding at the other end and not be hammered by the bike's weight as found on the bigger "adventure" bikes once the going gets tough. Any bike can be modded to carry a throwover or 3 and the SWM's do have a proper rear subframe, albeit needs some beefing up for bigger weights!.
I actually was wanting to have a look at the SWM 650, which is a clone of the TE630, but it does not have a cush drive which for me on a 55hp bike doing big road miles with luggage, is an absolute no-no. There is plenty of stuff on the Husky forums about the problems that can occur with such usage!
However, the lighter 300 does have some appeal as a trailie, but I really do have concerns whether the RedTop motor will deal with sustained steady throttle riding on roads. The seat is a horror, but fixable!
So, the 310/300? Adv bike, yes or no?
Comfortable top whack with road gearing (can soon swap a gearbox cog out!) ?
Oil change intervals?
Better seat...? essential for road miles, but that is solvable.
Tank range on road work, not thrashing but steady 60mph?
Lack of cush drive... But only 30-35hp
Anything to be aware of??
WTH do Suzuki not sell the DRZ anylonger??