2018 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition

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711mx 12/7/2017 6:07am
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Looks awful! Looks like it hasnt been put together properly with that gap in the rear panels, the current generation looks so much better
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#434 12/7/2017 6:17am
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22Ryann wrote:
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/07/230064/s1200_huskyrear.jpg[/img]
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it.



Sweet!
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GoonSquad250x 12/7/2017 6:44am
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I like it. A lot. I think it’s better looking than their previous models. That’s pretty rad it comes w/ the Rekluse Torq Drive & clutch cover. The 2 tone muffler is a nice touch!
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ktm212 12/7/2017 7:03am
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Welllllllll maybe we found where they got their ideas from

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mxb2 12/7/2017 7:10am
12/7/2017 7:10am
CrGuy2T wrote:
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing...
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing than just stickers and anodizing. Most people end up changing everything on the fe bikes any ways.
mxb2 wrote:
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
Dirty Points wrote:
The retail price gap between Cone valve/Trax and the stock suspension is only $1800.
Add $1800 to retail then. And add what cost the suspension company charges. $800-1200.
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gt757 12/7/2017 7:32am
12/7/2017 7:32am
That is the ugliest bike i've seen since the 2010 yzf 450, altho it changed my mind when this happened so if they get creative it may grow on me later

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Steadman 12/7/2017 7:56am
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I'd be more than happy to own one of these, but hey, I think Honda Elements and Toyota FJ's are kick ass so........
I applaud KTM and Husky for their continuing development and progress. Can't deny them that.
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twotwosix 12/7/2017 8:20am
12/7/2017 8:20am
They must REALLY want this thing to look different from it's orange brother this year...
Dirty Points 12/7/2017 8:20am
12/7/2017 8:20am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2017 8:24am
mxb2 wrote:
Add $1800 to retail then. And add what cost the suspension company charges. $800-1200.
The retail cost for Cone valves and Trax include WP Services setup/springs.
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#434 12/7/2017 8:34am
12/7/2017 8:34am
Thx motofinne!
Still not sure if I like the new look or not. But the FMF-Exhaust of the factory bikes looks horrible Sick
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Johnny Depp 12/7/2017 8:36am
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CrGuy2T wrote:
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing...
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing than just stickers and anodizing. Most people end up changing everything on the fe bikes any ways.
mxb2 wrote:
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
Dirty Points wrote:
The retail price gap between Cone valve/Trax and the stock suspension is only $1800.
Amen. Now factor in larger production quantity savings and the ability to build a cone valve without expensive coatings.Let's not forget that every team has run 52's for about a decade.
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Johnny Depp 12/7/2017 8:39am
12/7/2017 8:39am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2017 11:48am
22Ryann wrote:
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/07/230064/s1200_huskyrear.jpg[/img]
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it.



#434 wrote:
Sweet!
Now it makes more sense why KTM went back to white rear fenders and sideplates. Maybe they bolt up?
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TeamGreen 12/7/2017 8:39am
12/7/2017 8:39am
Brosho wrote:
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet...
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet that does not have the friggin Monster Logos all over it.
You mad, Bro?

U get one and I'll get ya some fresh plastic.
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-MAVERICK- 12/7/2017 8:39am
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GoonSquad250x wrote:
I like it. A lot. I think it’s better looking than their previous models. That’s pretty rad it comes w/ the Rekluse Torq Drive & clutch...
I like it. A lot. I think it’s better looking than their previous models. That’s pretty rad it comes w/ the Rekluse Torq Drive & clutch cover. The 2 tone muffler is a nice touch!
It doesn't come with a Rekluse clutch, only the cover.
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gt757 12/7/2017 8:49am
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metal_miracle wrote:
Trimmed some of the lines help a little. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/07/230086/s1200_trimmed_edges.jpg[/img]
Trimmed some of the lines help a little.

i was about to do that lol maybe a one piece side panel?
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crockett 12/7/2017 8:54am
12/7/2017 8:54am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2017 8:58am
So rear fender and side plates are all one piece by the looks of it?

I pretty much returned a power core 4 because it had the 2-tone finish that I thought was undesirable look. Guess husky team disagrees

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IceMan446 12/7/2017 8:55am
12/7/2017 8:55am
Not a fan of the plastics at all!!!

Current Husky plastics are a lot better. But I do like the black frame. No more gas stain on the tank vent that comes out of the frame or rock chips standing out from a mile away.

Want to ride one thought and see how it is different from the current model.
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crockett 12/7/2017 8:56am
12/7/2017 8:56am
My brother has this inherent fear of riding yzf's because he caught his boot on the rear side panel one time. I think he'd have a heart attack looking at that short side panel on exhaust side ... it makes me nervous that those boys with lots of body English could get something hooked up
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mxb2 12/7/2017 9:11am
12/7/2017 9:11am
Brosho wrote:
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet...
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet that does not have the friggin Monster Logos all over it.
TeamGreen wrote:
You mad, Bro?

U get one and I'll get ya some fresh plastic.
I will assume he rides a bike with no decals, or he gets paid to put a decal on his bike.
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Zesiger 112 12/7/2017 9:30am
12/7/2017 9:30am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2017 9:31am
No one has noticed the picture with the radiator louvers missing? Did they miss press launch day and have to scramble? The litmus intro had misaligned panels too.

The most recent report was 63 hp, holy hell this thing is gonna haul!

And maybe the side plate/subframe can be changed out for the ktm if they didn't move mounting.
Deal Brothers Trailers 12/7/2017 9:39am
12/7/2017 9:39am
Looks nice.
The shrouds are an improvement.
The 2 piece side number plates are going to be a challenge.
Of course, 3 years from now, we will all cry when Husky goes back to a 1 piece...
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tek14 12/7/2017 9:55am
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22Ryann wrote:
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/07/230064/s1200_huskyrear.jpg[/img]
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it.



You get pretty bike just going KTM 2019 model that should come with black chassy and just put white plastics.
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tek14 12/7/2017 9:59am
12/7/2017 9:59am
Motofinne wrote:
TKOs 250f with the new frame. The new Husky looking on point ? @rockstarhusky Henkilön Thomas Kjer Olsen (@olsen.19) jakama julkaisu 7. 12ta 2017 klo 4.36...
TKOs 250f with the new frame.

The new Husky looking on point ? @rockstarhusky

Henkilön Thomas Kjer Olsen (@olsen.19) jakama julkaisu 7. 12ta 2017 klo 4.36 PST

Seems odd those yellow flaps on numberplate arent in right height with T-clamps.
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TeamGreen 12/7/2017 10:11am
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Brosho wrote:
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet...
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet that does not have the friggin Monster Logos all over it.
TeamGreen wrote:
You mad, Bro?

U get one and I'll get ya some fresh plastic.
mxb2 wrote:
I will assume he rides a bike with no decals, or he gets paid to put a decal on his bike.
Actually, it's that he works for a living and wants a clean look of his own...& not a bunch of corporate logos that he ain't into. That dude works out in the Valley all day, after that he ain't into going in the garage and looking at a Husky, Kawi or Honda that looks like someone-else's ride.
Dirty Points 12/7/2017 10:12am
12/7/2017 10:12am
tek14 wrote:
Seems odd those yellow flaps on numberplate arent in right height with T-clamps.
That is odd. What else would they be there to mount against or cover?
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JWACK 12/7/2017 10:16am
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Brosho wrote:
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet...
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet that does not have the friggin Monster Logos all over it.
TeamGreen wrote:
You mad, Bro?

U get one and I'll get ya some fresh plastic.
If I buy the new plastic will you please buy me the bike Uncle Green.? Woohoo
Dirty Points 12/7/2017 10:17am
12/7/2017 10:17am
TeamGreen wrote:
You mad, Bro?

U get one and I'll get ya some fresh plastic.
mxb2 wrote:
I will assume he rides a bike with no decals, or he gets paid to put a decal on his bike.
TeamGreen wrote:
Actually, it's that he works for a living and wants a clean look of his own...& not a bunch of corporate logos that he ain't into...
Actually, it's that he works for a living and wants a clean look of his own...& not a bunch of corporate logos that he ain't into. That dude works out in the Valley all day, after that he ain't into going in the garage and looking at a Husky, Kawi or Honda that looks like someone-else's ride.
It's doesn't just like somebody elses ride. Every time you ride, you are literally out there endorsing the company, and paying for the privilege.
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TeamGreen 12/7/2017 10:22am
12/7/2017 10:22am
mxb2 wrote:
I will assume he rides a bike with no decals, or he gets paid to put a decal on his bike.
TeamGreen wrote:
Actually, it's that he works for a living and wants a clean look of his own...& not a bunch of corporate logos that he ain't into...
Actually, it's that he works for a living and wants a clean look of his own...& not a bunch of corporate logos that he ain't into. That dude works out in the Valley all day, after that he ain't into going in the garage and looking at a Husky, Kawi or Honda that looks like someone-else's ride.
Dirty Points wrote:
It's doesn't just like somebody elses ride. Every time you ride, you are literally out there endorsing the company, and paying for the privilege.
And that's exactly what some people want.

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