Husqvarna Updates The FS450 Supermoto Model, The More Reliable At The Motocross Arena

Husqvarna FS450 Supermoto. (Doc. Motorcyclenews)

JAKARTA - The wheeled vehicle brand is from Sweden, Husqvarna has officially launched an upgrade to the FS450 Supermoto motor that provides reliable ability to traverse various terrains.

Launching from Motorcyclenews, Tuesday, August 20, the manufacturer made improvements to the chassis and more ergonomic driving position. In addition, there are new air entry channel casings on the machine to prevent the deformation of the air flow.

The motorbike is equipped with a closed cartridge suspension of the latest WP XACT 48 mm equipped with a 285 mm du depan travel. Meanwhile, the back did not experience any changes by maintaining the suspension of 266 mm.

In addition, Husqvarna continued using last year's XACT WP mono-shock featuring the main piston optimized by CFD and can be adjusted according to the wishes of the driver.

The manufacturer also changed the Husky machine seating section and the main framework of chromium molybdenum steel. According to Husqvarna, this can improve the characteristics of driving flexibility on the bike.

The brand also maintains the same geometry as the previous model, but the material around the top shock mount has been removed in order to improve control while reducing weight.

Then, this latest FS450 Supermoto has a swingarm aluminum die-cast which is claimed to increase the thruster's resistance in the chain.

Furthermore, there have been several changes to the ergonomic position, such as the addition of a 5mm at the height and width of the armchair as well as a new radiator sheath that will help place the legs. The motor also has a smaller set of footrests to increase ground clearance when it corneres.

Designed for hobby or motocross racing needs, the latest FS450 Supermoto is equipped with a 4-tok SOHC 450cc engine weighing 26.8 kg combined with a five-speed gyrbosk.

With a light weight of up to 108.9 kg (not including fuel), Husqvarna provides features on this bike such as Launch Control, Track Control, and Quickshifter to make it easier for users to tame this iron horse.

Each function can be activated or disabled while driving using the Map Select Switch installed on the motorcycle handlebar.

Husqvarna sells this motorbike starting at 11,799 (equivalent to Rp237.2 million) or up 550 (Rp11 million) from before.