VOL. 55 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 9, 2018 P93
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Other non-performance updates
include a new-generation Li-ion 2.0
Ah battery, external fuel line that has
been moved inward for added pro-
tection, a billet Rekluse clutch cover
and updated bodywork with Jason
Anderson Rockstar Team-replica
graphics.
Other things that we liked that are
carried over from the standard are
the RE's traction control system (it's
not just a gimmick), electric starting,
hydraulic clutch, strong brakes and
Odi grips.
So far, we are very impressed with
the new Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar
Edition. We can't get over how light
and agile this bike feels while still
having all of the bells and whistles,
like electric starting and a skid plate.
Had this bike come out a few months
earlier, we just might've had a differ-
ent 450 shootout winner. CN
The Rockstar Edition will be
available in February.
2018 HUSQVARNA FC 450
ROCKSTAR EDITION
TYPE: .. Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve, 4-stroke, single
DISPLACEMENT: .....................................................450cc
BORE X STROKE: .......................................94 x 63.4mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: .......................................... 12.75:1
FUELING: .............................44mm Keihin throttle body
IGNITION: .......................................................Keihin EMS
STARTING: ...Electric w/ 12V, 2 Ah lithium-ion battery
LUBRICATION: ......................Pressurized w/two pumps
TRANSMISSION: ...................................... Pankl, 5-speed
CLUTCH: .................................... Web multi-disc DDS w/
Magura hydraulics
FRAME: ........................ Central double-cradle chromoly
SUBFRAME: ............ Carbon-fiber reinforced polyamide
FRONT SUSPENSION: .............Fully adjustable inverted
WP AER 48 fork
REAR SUSPENSION: ...............Linkage, fully adjustable
single WP shock
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ........................................ 12.2 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ........................................... 11.8 in.
FRONT WHEEL: ................... 1.60 x 21 in.; D.I.D DirtStar
REAR WHEEL: ......................... 2.15 x 1 in.; D.I.D DirtStar
FRONT TIRE: .80/100 x 21 in.; Dunlop Geomax MX3S
REAR TIRE: .... 120/90 x 19 in.; Dunlop Geomax MX3S
FRONT BRAKE: ........................ 260mm floating disc w/
Brembo hydraulics
REAR BRAKE: ................ 220mm fixed disc w/ Brembo
hydraulics
WHEELBASE: ................................................. 58.5 inches
RAKE: ............................................................26.1 degrees
SEAT HEIGHT: ....................................................... 37.4 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: .......................................... 14.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: ................................................. 1.85 gal.
WEIGHT (DRY): .....................................................222 lbs.