2023
Husqvarna FE 450 Heritage - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 209183 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Husqvarna |
| Model | FE 450 Heritage |
| Price | US$ 11849. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Single-piston floating calliper, brake dis |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Reartyre | 140/80-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Wheels | Excel rims, black. Dunlop tyres. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | DDS wet multi-disc clutch, Braktec hydraulics |
| Compression | 12.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 449.9 ccm (27.45 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | X-ring 5/8 x 1/4 in chain |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.68 litres/100 km (27.2 km/l or 63.92 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 85.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS |
| Power | 63.0 HP (46.0 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White/blue/yellow |
|---|---|
| Comments | Traction control. Two engine maps. |
| Electrical | Li-ion battery |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 107.3 kg (236.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 360 mm (14.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5871 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Husqvarna
Country of Origin:
Sweden (modern production in Austria/Europe under Pierer Mobility)
Founder:
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB (17th-century origins; motorcycles early 1900s)
Best Known For:
MX/enduro dominance (CR/WR/FE), sleek street models (Vitpilen/Svartpilen), and rally success
Company History
Husqvarna’s motorcycle chapter began in the brass era, but its legend was forged in the dirt: light, sharp two-strokes that ruled motocross in the 1960s–70s and taught the world that weight is the enemy. The brand’s minimalist Swedish design language—clean lines, purposeful ergonomics—carried into modern four-strokes and, after ownership changes, into a new life within Pierer Mobility. MX and enduro ranges share platforms with KTM but wear unique ergonomics, suspension settings, and aesthetics—white/blue bodywork, lower seat heights on some models, and a refined feel. On the street, Vitpilen/Svartpilen distilled Scandinavian design into flickable singles and twins that made city riding artful. Rally programs and off-road championships kept Husky’s credentials current. Historically, Husqvarna is a throughline from the sport’s origins to today’s electronics-assisted dirt bikes: a brand that made ‘light and right’ doctrine mainstream. Whether a 1970s silver-tank two-stroke or a modern FE, a Husky feels like a precise tool—ready to turn terrain into flow.
