2020 HUSQVARNA FE 501S PROJECT
R I D E R E V I E W
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In reality, this bike isn't supposed to be
reality. It's been swarmed by bolt-on parts
and submerged in shiny bits almost entirely
from Husqvarna's Technical Accessories
catalog, intentionally. What better way to
showcase the catalog of parts than by
throwing them (all) on a bike? Other exclu-
sive pieces on this build are borrowed from
the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory
Race Teams' shop (look closely at the
engine side cases and covers). And it has
a few of Mr. Jefferson's favorites thrown in
for good measure. It is definitely a rolling
showcase of what you could do. A dream
bike, so to speak.
If you want to build this bike, go to
your local Husqvarna dealer with a very
high-limit credit card and follow Rockstar
Energy Husqvarna Factory Race Team
vans around and wait for parts to fall off the
back. If you are looking for a few func-
tional, smart upgrades, they are definitely
in here, too. We'll try to dissect some of
our favorites and least favorite mods for
you here.
The biggest budget item and most
drool-worthy componentry on this machine
is the full suite of WP Pro Components
suspension. This is also the focus of much
of the performance improvement/change
on the bike. Thank goodness, because if it
wasn't noticeable, this $5000-plus up-
grade would be hard to justify.
The $3500 WP fork and $2250 WP shock
elevate the bike's stock suspension capa-
bilities to astronomical tuning levels. This
bike is set up for Mr. Jefferson, a fixture
in South California's fast-guy scene and
someone who has a hard time slowing
down on motorcycles even when he's dual-
sporting. The fork and shock are lively and
ready for bigger, faster, harder impacts
than anything the stock components could
handle. Fully fueled with three gallons of
The only thing that holds this bike back is you.
