Husqvarna FC 450
- 4 stroke
- 103.3 kg
- Fuel capacity 7.2 liters
- Seat height 946 millimeters
The Husqvarna FC 450 is a premier motocross motorcycle, engineered with a powerful engine and a lightweight chassis for unrivaled on-track performance.
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Specifications
| Brand | Husqvarna |
| Power (HP) | Not published by Husqvarna |
| Torque (NM) | Not published by Husqvarna |
| Price | $11,749 (US list price, plus $690 freight) |
| Engine Stroke | 4 |
| Displacement (cc) | 449.9 |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Weight (without fuel) | 103.3 kg |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 7.2 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 946 |
| Gears | 5 |
| Start Type | Electric starter |
| Suspension Front (mm) | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension Rear (mm) | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Brakes Front (mm) | 260 mm disc brake |
| Brakes Rear (mm) | 220 mm disc brake |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Bike URL | https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us/models/motocross/4-stroke/fc-450-2027.html |
Sources:
- price, power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: FC 450 2027, Husqvarna Motorcycles USA, checked 2026-10-14. Husqvarna publishes no power or torque figure.
Who the Husqvarna FC 450 is for
Best for
- Open, faster hard enduro and desert-style terrain
- Riders with the strength and skill to manage a 450 four-stroke in technical sections
- Riders coming from motocross who want more torque for enduro
Avoid if
- You are learning hard enduro — a 300 two-stroke or smaller four-stroke is easier to manage
- Your terrain is mostly tight, rocky, low-speed — a 300/350 is usually better
- You cannot commit to higher fuel consumption and heavier bike weight
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