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FS 450

The iconic Husqvarna FS 450 gets minor update for 2024 following an extensive upgrade from the previous year. 

  • the 2024 Husqvarna FS 450 gets new seat cover and graphics. 
  • the powerful supermoto continue to offer 63hp from its high compression powertrain.

According to the Swedish firm, the 2024 FS 450 gets a new high-grip seat cover and striking graphics featuring gray, yellow, and white colors.

Powering the FS 450 is a 450cc single overhead cam, single-cylinder engine with a five-speed gearbox that pumps out 63hp thanks to a higher compression ratio of 13.1:1. The engine is designed to provide exceptional performance while maintaining a lightweight structure, tipping the scales at just 27kg.

The bike is fitted with a 48mm WP XACT front fork and a WP XACT rear shock that features a CFD-optimized main piston and tool-free adjustment. The suspension system provides front and rear suspension travel of 285mm and 266mm, respectively, and a ground clearance of 281mm. 

Additionally, the FS 450 is equipped with Brembo brakes, a pair of black Alpina spoked wheels with Metzeler Racetec SM rubber, and a polyamide-reinforced, two-piece aluminum subframe.

Riders can enjoy an easy-to-use map select switch located on the handlebar, which can activate launch control, traction control, the quickshifter, and switch between two different engine maps as needed. The fuel tank holds 7.2L and is positioned to ensure more time in the saddle per tank.

Husqvarna Motorcycles has not yet announced pricing and availability for the 2024 FS 450, which will vary by country. Nevertheless, we’re looking forward to it’s arrival. 

The 2018 Husqvarna FS 450 was announced by the Swedish manufacturer as their latest race-ready supermoto race bike.

The latest FS 450 has a brand new anti-hopping clutch mechanism sourced from race expert, Suter.

The supermoto is powered by Husqvarna’s 449cc single-cylinder engine which churns out around 63hp that drives all that power down to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox.

Want to be a part of the Supermoto scene but don’t want the hassle of building and customising your own race machine? Well, one Swedish manufacturer has you covered. We are of course referring to the latest 2018 Husqvarna FS 450, the race-ready supermoto with all the tech goodies. (more…)

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