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Husky’s dual-sport bikes seem to be on almost every off-road rider’s “gunna buy some day” list. They occupy an esteemed place in the hierarchy of U.S. dual-sport bikes. The FE350S has been unchanged since 2020. This is one of the few bikes in the Husqvarna line that [didn’t] get a new frame and motor makeover this year, although that might come in 2024. For now, the frame is pretty similar to the one that Husky was racing in Supercross until the season before last.
The motor is identical to the one in the KTM 350EXC-F, but the Husky’s frame, rear suspension and a number of components are different. The rear suspension uses linkage. The triple clamp is machined rather than cast and the brakes are made by Braktec, as is the hydraulic clutch. The handlebar is ProTaper, the rims are DID and the bodywork is distinctly Husqvarna. When this bike was being developed, it was clear that the engineers put serious effort in making it quiet. One of the methods they employed was the placement of a reed-valve between the filter and the throttle body. Noise was also one of the main reasons for the use of Continental TKC80 tires. These are very street oriented and make very little noise in the ride-by sound test. As a side note, earlier models had a recall on the Continental tires, but that did not affect this particular bike. As mentioned earlier, we replaced the tires with Metzeler TC360s, which were a considerable improvement in the dirt. As delivered, the Husky does not have rim locks installed, but they come with the bike in a small tool package. With real knobbies, you definitely need rim locks. It’s also a good idea to balance the tries.
There is no map switch, but the bike does come with handguards, a skid plate and a radiator fan. It’s the most expensive of the three, at $12,249. The weight splits the difference between the KTM and Beta at 245 pounds without fuel.
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