| Husqvarna's profilation of this bike | 
  | The new exhaust systems now run along the left side. Engine looks too have changed. The blocks are matt black while the cylinders and heads are aluminium coloured. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Husqvarna SM 510R | 
    | Year | 2008 | 
    | Category | Super motard | 
| Price as new | US$ 7998.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.6   Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 501.0 ccm (30.57 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Bore x stroke | 97.0 x 67.8 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet, multiplate | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front suspension | Marzoochi | 
    | Rear suspension | Sachs | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo | 
    | Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) | 
    | Overall length | 2207 mm (86.9 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1497 mm (58.9 inches) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Red/white/black | 
    | Starter | Electric & kick | 
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        | Further information | 
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