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Dirt Bike Magazine went out to Glen Helen Raceway to throw a leg over the new 2021 Husqvarna FC450. Yes, this bike has new graphics and some small internal engine changes to increase durability but the big story on the 2021 Husqvarna is in the suspension department. Husqvarna is working on developing a bike that […]
It’s been a long time since we addressed the 350 vs 450 question in motocross. In our last chapter, we decided that pros generally turn a faster lap time on a 450, but everyone, regardless of class, has more fun on a 350. That was a few years ago, and we wondered if 350 had […]
Husqvarna today released the 2020 FC450 Rockstar Edition. This follows a tradition of offering a special edition prior to the start of the Supercross season. The official press release follows: Motocross is embedded in Husqvarna Motorcycles’ celebrated history. Long-standing innovators of the sport, Husqvarna first introduced purpose-built motocross racing motorcycles more than 60 years ago. […]
Riding the new Husqvarna, plus insight on the new Kawasaki KX250
Husqvarna just released its 2020 motocross bikes. All MX models, both two-stroke and four-stroke, are now out and will be appearing in dealers very soon. This year there are no big surprises in the MX range. Husqvarna already spilled the beans by releasing the Rockstar Edition back in December of 2018, and that model is […]
The Husqvarna Rockstar Edition is here, decked out in the colors of the factory race team. As a tribute to Jason Anderson’s 2018 AMA Supercross title, it bears a big number one in addition to team graphics. It’s a tradition for this bike to be a preview of the next year’s production model–this time last […]
Husqvarna just announced the release of the 2019 1/2 FC450 Rockstar Edition. This is the second year for this model, which is timed to precede the start of the Monster Energy Supercross season. The bike will be available in limited quantity at Husqvarna dealers starting in January. Husqvarna’s official press release follows: Husqvarna Motorcycles is […]
Husqvarna is one manufacturer that continues to invest resources four-stroke and two-stroke development.
On this week’s 4-Stroke Project Spotlight we take a look back at a Husqvarna FC450 built with Donny “Lil D” Emler to pound out laps at his local motocross track in preparation for Loretta Lynn’s. His quest for a championship ended with a knee injury on the first day of racing but at least he […]
For this edition of The ’19s video series we take a look at the all new 2019 Husqvarna FC450. Compared to the 2018 model the 2019 version features an all new frame, revised WP suspension settings, new engine configuration, new exhaust, redesigned spoke nipples for better durability, new Pro Taper bar bend, ODI lock-on grips and […]
For model year 2019 Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces a new generation of five 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines, which represent the next step in the brand’s motocross range. From the TC 125 to the FC 450 4-stroke machine, each model in the updated range sets the benchmark in its respective class. Standing out among a long list […]
The full test of the MX 450s from Honda, Husky, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha
Conclusion, dyno chart and video of the 450 MX comparison test
The ’18s video series continues with the first ride of Husqvarna’s limited edition FC450 racer
Husqvarna’s 2018 FC450 motocross bike is examined, ridden and evaluated in this episode of the ’18s video series
Husqvarna’s four-stroke MX bikes are out of the box!
What we really think about the 2017 Husqvarna FC450 MX bike.
Husqvarna is the first manufacturer to show off its motocross line for the coming model year.
The 2016 Husqvarna FC450 is an all-new bike, and has an identity that’s all its own