E
ver since joining the KTM family eight years ago, the
Husqvarna brand has been slowly distancing itself from
its popular orange-colored cousin. This has been the plan
since day one, and this has never been more evident as it is
today with Husqvarna's latest FC 450 motocrosser.
The Husqvarna name has been around for a very long time,
it's one of the oldest brands out there, so it makes perfect
sense that the new Husqvarna appears to be catering more
toward the mature, okay older, crowd these days. It's impos-
sible not to notice how the FC 450 has specific characteristics
that could make it more appealing to older riders. Compared to
Husky's fraternal twin, the KTM 450 SX-F, the FC 450 has, as
of late, been somewhat less-aggressive, or hard-hitting, in the
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Still one of the
lightest bikes in the
class, the Husqvarna
FC 450 is easy to
throw around.
Personality