Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), 44 mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition
Keihin EMS, E-Start electric starter with lightweight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
Transmission
Pankl Racing Systems 5-speed, motocross specific gear ratios (29:72); wet, Damped Diaphragm Steel (DDS) multi-disc clutch with single steel pressure plate instead of traditional coil springs, Brembo hydraulics, CNC-machined steel clutch basket
Final Drive
Chain, #520, non-sealed
Suspension Front
WP XACT-USD split air forks, closed cartridge system with capsulated adjustable air spring, mid-valve damping system, tool-free compression adjust and rebound adjust, 48 mm diameter, hydrostop for improved bottoming resistance, 310 mm (12.2") travel
Suspension Rear
WP XACT Monoshock with linkage, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) optimized main piston, low-friction SKF seals, revised linkage system, tool-free adjustments, high/low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 300 mm (11.8") travel
Brakes Front
Brembo hydraulic disc, 260 mm floating rotor
Brakes Rear
Brembo hydraulic disc, 220 mm wave rotor
Tires Front
Dunlop Geomax MX34, 80/100-21"
Tires Rear
Dunlop Geomax MX34, 120/90-19"
Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height
Seat Height
953 mm (37.5")
Wheelbase
1485 mm (58.5")
Ground Clearance
343 mm (13.5")
Rake/Trail
26.1°
Fuel Capacity
7.2 liters (1.9 gallons)
Curb Weight
104.1 kg (229.5 lbs) without fuel
Features
• New fork shim stack settings improve overall balance, cornering agility, and riding comfort
• Updated shock shim stack settings to improve balance and handling
• Durable, fine-punched cam chain runs on low-friction chain guides for optimal efficiency and reliability with single oil spray jet ensuring effective cooling
• Forged brackets on lower frame rails allow for easy installation of skid plate
• Rollover Sensor (ROS) for EMS cuts ignition and shuts off engine in the event of a severe crash
• Hour meter with integrated fuel level indicator and status LED
• Combined thumb-operated start/stop switch
• Traction Control analyzes throttle input from rider and engine RPMs; EMS reduces power to rear wheel when loss of grip is sensed
• Quickshift function, with sensor on shift drum, is activated by QS button on map switch and allows upshifting (from second gear upwards) without use of clutch while throttle is fully open
• Launch Control: engaged by pressing Traction Control and Quickshift buttons simultaneously; deactivates automatically after gear change
• Two engine maps, selectable via handlebar-mounted switch:
— Map 1 (white): standard for linear predictable power, suited to hard pack and slippery tracks
— Map 2 (green): aggressive for improved throttle response and sharper explosive power output, suited to sand and heavier track conditions
Rockstar Edition upgrades include:
• FMF Factory 4.1 RCT exhaust silencer, blue anodized titanium body with carbon fiber end cap, lighter and shorter than standard
• Factory Racing wheelset: Excel Takasago rims laced to black CNC-machined hubs, for a reduction in unsprung weight
• Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps
• High-grip GUTS racing seat
• Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics with in-mold technology
• Updated rear shock linkage geometry with new linkage seals and smaller diameter bolt
• Increased suspension travel front and rear
• Lower-weight hydro-formed laser-cut robot-welded frame with improved flex characteristics and stability
• Premium white powder coating on frame
• 2K carbon composite skid plate
• 2K carbon composite front disc protector
• Factory Rekluse clutch cover
• Stronger rear brake pedal tip that's less susceptible to damage
• Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO): enables a wealth of easily adjustable options for engine behavior, suspension settings, and Quickshifter sensitivity via the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App; provides feedback to the rider post-race by offering full analytics of how the machine is being ridden, as well as recording lap times
Miscellaneous
• Airbox: tool-free access to Twin Air filter from left side panel; includes second cover for sharper throttle response
• Cooling: liquid
• Engine type: single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, rocker arms, aluminum cylinder and forged bridged-box-type CP piston with anodized annular grooves, high-pressure die-cast crankcase
• Exhaust: single, flow-designed resonance chamber integrated into header pipe
• Frame: central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel, two-piece polyamide/aluminum subframe with cast aluminum lower spars and frame mounts, hollow die-cast aluminum swingarm with 22 mm rear axle
• Grips: ODI, lock-on, soft compound
• Handlebar: ProTaper
• Handlebar mount: two mounting options — rubber damped for less vibration or fixed for enhanced feedback
• Radiator: high-strength aluminum, with internal thermostat
• Includes air pump for fork
Specifications
• Updated shock shim stack settings to improve balance and handling
• Durable, fine-punched cam chain runs on low-friction chain guides for optimal efficiency and reliability with single oil spray jet ensuring effective cooling
• Forged brackets on lower frame rails allow for easy installation of skid plate
• Rollover Sensor (ROS) for EMS cuts ignition and shuts off engine in the event of a severe crash
• Hour meter with integrated fuel level indicator and status LED
• Combined thumb-operated start/stop switch
• Traction Control analyzes throttle input from rider and engine RPMs; EMS reduces power to rear wheel when loss of grip is sensed
• Quickshift function, with sensor on shift drum, is activated by QS button on map switch and allows upshifting (from second gear upwards) without use of clutch while throttle is fully open
• Launch Control: engaged by pressing Traction Control and Quickshift buttons simultaneously; deactivates automatically after gear change
• Two engine maps, selectable via handlebar-mounted switch:
— Map 1 (white): standard for linear predictable power, suited to hard pack and slippery tracks
— Map 2 (green): aggressive for improved throttle response and sharper explosive power output, suited to sand and heavier track conditions
Rockstar Edition upgrades include:
• FMF Factory 4.1 RCT exhaust silencer, blue anodized titanium body with carbon fiber end cap, lighter and shorter than standard
• Factory Racing wheelset: Excel Takasago rims laced to black CNC-machined hubs, for a reduction in unsprung weight
• Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps
• High-grip GUTS racing seat
• Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics with in-mold technology
• Updated rear shock linkage geometry with new linkage seals and smaller diameter bolt
• Increased suspension travel front and rear
• Lower-weight hydro-formed laser-cut robot-welded frame with improved flex characteristics and stability
• Premium white powder coating on frame
• 2K carbon composite skid plate
• 2K carbon composite front disc protector
• Factory Rekluse clutch cover
• Stronger rear brake pedal tip that's less susceptible to damage
• Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO): enables a wealth of easily adjustable options for engine behavior, suspension settings, and Quickshifter sensitivity via the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App; provides feedback to the rider post-race by offering full analytics of how the machine is being ridden, as well as recording lap times
• Cooling: liquid
• Engine type: single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, rocker arms, aluminum cylinder and forged bridged-box-type CP piston with anodized annular grooves, high-pressure die-cast crankcase
• Exhaust: single, flow-designed resonance chamber integrated into header pipe
• Frame: central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel, two-piece polyamide/aluminum subframe with cast aluminum lower spars and frame mounts, hollow die-cast aluminum swingarm with 22 mm rear axle
• Grips: ODI, lock-on, soft compound
• Handlebar: ProTaper
• Handlebar mount: two mounting options — rubber damped for less vibration or fixed for enhanced feedback
• Radiator: high-strength aluminum, with internal thermostat
• Includes air pump for fork
2024 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition | First Impressions
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