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Husqvarna intends to have the best supermoto on the market, so the 2019 model, the FS 450, comes improved on all levels, with less weight and a new aesthetic.Husqvarna aims to become the best manufacturer of supermotard motorbikes in the industry and it seems that its FS 450, model 2019, sets a new benchmark of values, quite high in this segment. There are no radical changes in revenue that have been used to win so many victories so far, but the package has improved a lot, and the new 2019 FS 450 seems to be more attractive than ever.The FS 450 is a spin-off of the MX Husqvarnas as the bike shares the updates of its motocross sisters, and the list includes a new cylinder head, a new rear subframe and new piston and valve for the rear shock , among others. All configurations for the suspension have also been revised so that the forward Husqvarna FS 450 of 2019 comes with a 48mm AER WP suspension with a redesigned table and new tunings that match the new structure. It is further complemented with a new WP DCC monoblock, with a new piston and new factory settings.


The carbon fiber back subframe is about half a pound lighter and the remainder of the frame is now painted blue. A redesigned cylinder head decreased by 1.1 kg of its weight, and a new box of only 5 speeds was also coupled to the engine. In short, the Husqvarna FS 450 of 2019 weighs just 102.8 kg dry ... which will not be easy to beat by the competition.locate to the new frame.


The plastics have been redesigned to make the bike more compact and the chain adjustment groove is now 5mm longer. The handlebar is still provided by ProTaper, but its format is now different. Husqvarna also redirected the throttle cable to another position to facilitate its maintenance, and altered the exhaust to make it more compact, keeping the 63 hp of power and extending the torque range. The polypropylene tank may contain about 7 liters and the fuel tubes have also been repositioned.


Traction control and start-up control are standard on the model and have also been upgraded to 2019 and include a clutch with Suter's start-up control also originating in the model. The FS 450 comes with Bridgestone 125/80 R420 and 165/65 R420 tires. The braking power is provided by Brembo and includes a 310mm petal front disc and a 220mm rear. The wheels are 16.5 "at the front and 17" at the rear, both Alpina. The availability of the model in the dealers will certainly be in the last quarter of 2019 and the price will be around 11,000 euros.



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