2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Cross First Look Review & Stats

2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Cross | Look Review —
2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Cross
Husqvarna FC 450 Preview
Back in Edison Dye, considered by to be the father of motocross in the United approached Husqvarna, wanting to the Husky brand in America.
a few Husqvarnas in hand, Dye approached Smith, asking the Canadian who was a known racer of the Matchless Smith immediately fell for the and that weekend went on to win a race by over 22 minutes.
soon became one the biggest associated the Husqvarna, as did Dye, who from a seller of Husqvarna to racers to an importer of the Swedish
The company went through its ups and throughout the years, but is now under the of KTM AG, and reunited with the Husaberg (also under KTM AG ownership), that hasn’t happened in 25
And this week, Husqvarna its entire 2014 motocross and lineup, including the FC (four-… models. For 2014, Husky has at FC 250 and the most powerful one of the the FC 450.
The FC 450, like bike offered in the 2014 lineup, arrives with the rear subframe. Husky “uniquely housing the airbox and of each model, the high-tech construction of the polyamide subframe is to offer optimum rigidity also allowing more than a traditional aluminum The unique three-piece fiberglass-reinforced also provides an ideal handle, and gives the bike impact resistance (polyamide bend back into unlike aluminum).”
The FC 450 also features other founds across the entire Husqvarna lineup, including an swingarm built from the component casting process, and WP
Powering the FC 450 is a single single cam engine, featuring DLC-coated arms, Pankl crank and rod. Like the 250, the FC 450 is with a König forged piston and five-speed gearbox, but the 450 Husqvarna’s innovative DDS (damped steel) clutch. Brembo hydraulics ensure smooth and easy control of the FC 450′s power, which climbs to a 60 hp, Husky says.
The engine together in streamlined, compact thanks to the advanced production of the engine cases. High-pressure allows for thinner wall and lower overall weight sacrificing strength. To reduce even further the FCs do without the casting.
Dunlop MX51 tires, a aluminum 827 Renthal Fatbar, guards and Brembo brakes the finishing touches of Husqvarna’s FC 450.
Following are the highlights and the for the 2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Cross.
Husqvarna FC 450 Highlights:
Powerful SOHC four-… engine DLC-coated rocker arms
48mm WP fork
CNC-machined clamps with four positions
Pankl crankshaft and rod
König forged bridged-box-type
Electric start only
EFI, 44mm throttle
Five-speed gearbox
DDS clutch Brembo hydraulics
Brembo brakes
Link-mounted rear WP
Polyamide rear subframe
D.I.D. rims, CNC-machined
2014 Husqvarna FC 450 Cross
Engine: Single cylinder,
Displacement: 449.3ccm
Bore/Stroke:
Compression Ratio: 12.6:1
Electric starter / 12V 3Ah
Transmission: 5
Fuel System: Keihin throttle body 44mm
Liquid cooling
Clutch: Wet DDS-clutch, Brembo hydraulics

Keihin EMS
Frame: Central 25CrMo4 steel
Subframe: Polyamide
Handlebar: Renthal, Ø 28/22mm
Front Suspension: Closed Cartridge, Ø 48mm
Suspension: WP-Monoshock with
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: | 300/317mm
Front/Rear Brake: brake 260/220mm
Front/Rear Rim: 1,60 x 2,15 x 19“ DID
Front/Rear Tire: 110/90-19“
Exhaust: Aluminium
Head Angle: 63.5°
Clamp Offset: 22mm
58.9 ± .4in. | 1,495 ±
Grond Clearance: 14.6in. |
Seat Height: 39in. |
Tank Capacity: 2 gallons | 7.5 l
(Dry): approx. 237.2 | 107.6 k
* After 25 years Husaberg and Husqvarna have back together, reconnecting the classic style and innovative that introduced motocross to The first generation of this brand reflects a time both Husaberg and Husqvarna can their roots back to – a when blue, yellow and Swedish-bred bikes ruled the world. Husqvarna is now proud to the spirit of this dominant era the 2014 line of Austrian-built and return the iconic brand to the ranks of off-road competition.
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