What We Like & What We Hate | 2023 Husqvarna FC 450

Though on paper the Husqvarna FC 450 and KTM 450 SX-F are closer to being the same bike than they have been (same subframe construction versus previous years), the gap in performance and on-track feel is larger than it's ever been. The Husky feels exactly that: husky. Compared to the KTM, the FC 450 has a slower-revving powerband that builds power in a more linear, tractable fashion, and this gives the bike a heavier feel on the track. Most testers commented that the Husqvarna felt heavier and harder to control in the rough sections of the track, and also that the bike had a harsh feel compared to its orange brother...

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