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plate and can legally cruise down any public road.
We rode these bikes back-to-back for three solid
days, switching numerous times a day between
each bike to fully understand the differences.
The Beta is the more aggressive of the two big
dual-sports in this test. From the chassis and sus-
pension tightness to more nimble handling and
more pep in the power delivery, the Beta is more
like a competition off-road bike than the Husqvar-
na FE 501 S. The Beta is much less particular
about setup to be effective. The Husky requires
careful attention to clickers and sag to perform
properly. For the Caliente, Nevada terrain—mostly
loose and sandy with higher speeds, the Beta
The Husky
seeks out the
technical stuff
because of its
extreme agility.
