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handlebar drive-mode con-
trols should be. Because it's
so nice, we can switch back
and forth between maps in-
stantaneously. And we did.
And you should too.
Adding traction control
into the two-map system
really provides you four
separate drive modes. The
Austrian system covers all
the bases from cement-like slip-
pery conditions to deep sand
and mud; you can easily switch
between four combinations to
get the best performance. For
example, Map two with TC on
is pretty impressive for your
average intermediate-level rider
even when traction is plentiful.
Again, if you lack throttle control
at all times, this helps.
Modified EFI maps are very
common. And for top-level
racers, the stock adjustments
Husqvarna's made won't likely
make that big of a difference.
Some of them will always be
more around the track. It makes
map one feel very controlled—
almost like Traction Control is
turned on (when it's not). The
fastest guys and gals out there
will likely want Husqvarna to
deliver even more punch in the
future here. Maybe a map three?
It's worth noting how nice the
Husqvarna map switch is, yet
again. Two numbers that light
up tell you precisely what map
you're in. On-the-fly switching,
zero confusion or vagueness add
to the ease-of-use. A big "TC"
icon that lights up when Trac-
tion Control is activated leaves
no doubt. Easy launch control
activation means you know when
it's on and when it's not instantly.
It's the standard for what all other
The 2020 FC450 also comes
with a ventilated side cover, in
addition to a solid cover.
