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Cycle News 2025 Issue 16 April 22

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VOLUME ISSUE APRIL , P101 F ollowing a year of absence, Husqvarna's Heritage mod- els have returned. Originally launched in 2023, these limited- edition Heritage versions with a retro aesthetic are back for 2025. The Heri- tage models pay homage to Husqvar- na's Swedish roots. The original musket-producing company (which explains Husky's gunsight logo) was founded in the town of Huskvarna in the 1600s and began building motor- cycles in the early 1900s. Aside from its appearance, the 2025 FC 350 Heritage is nearly identi- cal to the mostly white standard FC 350. Distinguishing features of the Heritage model include blue radiator shrouds, Swedish-colored graphics on the radiator shrouds, a blue seat cover, a white powder-coated frame (as opposed to the standard's blue frame), and a yellow front number plate with blue trim. However, the price isn't identical; you'll pay $100 more for the special blue coloring. For 2025, the FC 350 features an updated frame with a new "window" cutout at the top designed to enhance flexibility. Other smaller changes were incorporated into the frame to improve flex and overall feel on the track. Otherwise, the 2025 FC 350 is identical to the previous model. Returning highlights include a mul - tifunction map-select switch, allowing access to two engine maps, quick- shifter, traction control and launch control, an aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe, Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake system, ProTaper handlebars, and ODI grips. It also has D.I.D wheels, Dunlop Geomax MX34 tires, and fully adjustable WP Xact suspension components. The 2025 Husqvarna FC 350 Heri - tage has a retail price of $11,299. Compared to the 350's 250cc and 450cc four-stroke brothers, the 350 feels more like a big-bore 250 than a smaller-bore 450. The 350 revs quickly like the 250 and feels notice - ably lighter on the track, despite being only two pounds lighter than the 450 model. It produces slightly less torque compared to the 450, but the low-end power of the 350 still feels significantly greater than that of the 250. With its usable low end, you can adopt that "lazier" 450 riding style with less fear of whiskey throttle in the back of your mind. The engine spools up quickly and delivers the best of both worlds regarding smooth power and usable torque. HUSQVARNA FC 350 HERITAGE E D I T I O N 2 0 2 5

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