The brakes were also a welcomed addition
on the hilly terrain of Glen Helen. Out-braking
the rider next to you can be the difference
between first and second, and the Brembos
are a significant advantage in this depart-
ment. Our only complaint during the day
was the aerated front end tending to push in
some off-camber or elevated corners. This
was likely due to the lighter weight of the air
fork but would likely be sorted out after a few
more days on the bike.
Overall the new FC 450 Rockstar Edition
is undoubtedly an upgrade over its standard
sibling. Models like these are perfect for
riders looking to get a head start on their
race build, or those who don't want to wait
for add-ons and need the coolest bike in the
pits instantly. Many of these new updates will
likely find themselves on the 2021 production
model, but you'll be waiting another full year
to look like El Hombre himself. CN
2020 HUSQVARNA FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION
R I D E R E V I E W
P92
Expect the standard 2021 Husqvarna
FC450 to feature the same WP Xact
fork as the '20 Rockstar Edition.
