"F
actory Edition" is a relatively new idea
in the motocross world. Essentially, it's
a limited-edition motorcycle that comes
straight off the production line with race-inspired
add-ons and a handful of upgrades that often give
us a glimpse of things to come in the next model
year. KTM got the "Factory Edition" trend started
several years ago. Since then, a few other manu-
facturers have come on board, including KTM's
sister company Husqvarna. Husqvarna debuted its
similarly named "Rockstar Edition" FC 450 in 2018,
the same year Jason Anderson and Husqvarna
won their first 450SX AMA Supercross Champion-
ship. The Rockstar Edition is back for 2020, and
the Husqvarna crew gave us a chance to try it out
at Glen Helen Raceway.
At first glance, the Rockstar Edition is a dead
ringer for Jason Anderson's number-21 factory
race bike, and for a good reason—because it really
is a lot like his. The bike comes with a laundry list
of parts straight out of the Husqvarna Accessories
catalog. Back again is the black powder-coated
frame, factory team graphics and seat cover,
carbon fiber skid plate, and holeshot device. The
2020 model also boasts new black D.I.D DirtStar
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WE RIDE HUSQVARNA'S NEW
FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION
