2006
Husaberg FE 450 E - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 337958 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Husaberg |
| Model | FE 450 E |
| Year | 2006 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | 25CrMo4 tempered |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Brembo two-piston floating caliper, stainless steel |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD 4860 MA HUSABERG ENDURO |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 295 mm (11.6 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper, stainless steel |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP PDS 5018 MCC HUSABERG ENDURO |
| Reartyre | 140/80-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 57.2 mm (3.9 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 449.20 ccm (27.41 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 2-into-1, twin manifold/nickel-plated, aluminium rear muffler |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 39 TPS |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure circulation, trochoit oil pump |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/yellow |
|---|---|
| Modificationscomparedtopreviousmodel | Front Suspension: Adjusted setting of front forks for improved and smooth response. Rear Shock: New piston rod, new setup, improved flow of oil for better conduct, reduced risk of bottoming, better functionality. Front Brake: New 10mm master cylinder on all FE models in spec. EU/AUS for better regulation of the brake; as a further improvement of the high level HUSABERG braking system. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 380 mm (15.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 930 mm (36.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Husaberg
Country of Origin:
Sweden (later production in Austria under KTM ownership)
Founder:
Former Husqvarna engineers led by Thomas Gustavsson and Bo Salén
Best Known For:
Hard-edge enduro thumpers; innovative engine layouts (70° FE series)
Company History
When Husqvarna’s motorcycle division moved to Italy in 1987, a cadre of Swedish engineers stayed behind and created Husaberg, determined to keep Nordic enduro DNA alive. Their bikes were raw, light, and shockingly fast, wrapping four-stroke engines in minimal chassis that prioritized traction and agility. The brand’s engineering adventurousness peaked with the 70° engine layout—tilting the cylinder to mass-centralize and lower the CG—yielding a knife-edge feel beloved by expert riders. Financial realities led to KTM acquisition in the 1990s; technology cross-pollinated, quality climbed, and Husaberg became a skunkworks for ideas that later influenced orange-branded machines. In 2013 the name was sunset as Husqvarna’s modern era began in Austria, but Husaberg’s imprint endures in how contemporary enduros steer, start, and deliver torque. Historically, Husaberg proves the power of a small, stubborn team: when you optimize for feel and speed in the trees, you can change a whole category’s expectations.