Husqvarna FE 450 2015 vs. Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Husqvarna FE 450 2015

Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Overview - Husqvarna FE 450 2015 vs Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Husqvarna FE 450 2015

Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Technical Specifications Husqvarna FE 450 2015 compared to Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Husqvarna FE 450 2015

Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Husqvarna FE 450 2015

Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.4 mm	Stroke	59.6 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	449.3 ccm	Displacement	449 ccm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	970 mm	Seat Height	915 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	113 kg	Dry Weight	118 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna FE 450 2015

Still the golden mean. Much easier to ride than a 350. Not quite as nervous, but just a tad more ponderous. It has no end of power and torque. The 501 is frankly superfluous. This bike is not too weak for anyone. Probably not the coolest choice, 450 was "mainstream" for years, but in the course of a hard enduro week the best partner you could wish for. The few extra kilos are quickly forgotten on the leisurely connecting stages. During the test we also rode it with a Rekluse automatic clutch. This worked great and saved power.

lots of power but still easy to drive

superior handling in almost every situation

not nervous, not tippy, stable but manageable enough

high build quality

mature concept, proven thousands of times over

Slower than a 350 or a two-stroke on the special stage

After the crash you are reminded of the extra pounds compared to 350s - if you have to pick them up

Husqvarna SM 449 R 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna FE 450 vs Husqvarna SM 449 R

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Price Husqvarna SM 449 R

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