New info on 09 Husabergs

PowerCell said:

It's the KTM 450SX head and barell backwards...

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No it isn't it is the SOHC of the EXC range. The SX head is different as it is DOHC.

Absolutely beautiful, I bet that the handling is incredible. If only I had enough spare change in my pockets......

2008 KTM 450EXC-R...

New Husaberg has KTM doch sylinder head.
KTM inlet valve is 40.4mm and exhaust is 35.5mm
570cc engine is 100mm bore and 72mm stroke
450cc is 95mm bore......

Never mind, he edited it.

It does look good. Mass centralisation is I guess the objective. Remember too that low CoG is not necessarily what is required, but the CoG and the mas should be positioned on the roll axis, at least that seems to be what is needed in road racing

Or stolen from Aermacchi...?

moto Guzzi Falcone 500 perhaps?

The design has many benefits. The stacked transmission is short and compact, and acts as an oil reservoir, now the crank and ignition do not have to contain (and spin in) oil, thus the engine can rev freer. I can't tell where the battery is located, but under the header would lower the weight of the lead anchor. The fuel cell (think sloshing weight) is now centralized right over the f/r pivot (balance) point, while being place low. My 496 waits for it's new little brother (450) to enter the shop.

Frame very much like the Vertemati and fuel tank under seat as well ?

Ok, one question to those 'in the know' What about that frame? Is it aluminum? They seem to have abandoned the tubular design. Whhat happened to all the open space. I like the look, just am wondering why they chose to make things more clustered? Kinda like a crf styled frame.

If its like the Vertemati frame then its steel which had plenty of room to work on

The lack of free space and more cluttered look is probably due to the new fuel-injection components.

I'm looking forward to the FI but I'll miss the simple uncluttered look for the carbed bikes.

[/quote]I'm guessing you're thinking of the engine in the R1 that got a triangular layout of the engine.[/quote]

I think you might be right..

The Honda 50 pictures made me chuckle

Cheers

Mark

Now I've added lots more pics in my gallery....
Will add them soon in this post but first the basic facts in swedish. Now translated...

Fakta Husaberg 450FE 2009
Motor 1-cylinder 4-takt SOHC, 4 ventiler
Slagvolym 448.6 cc
Borr/Slag 95/63.4 mm
Kompression 11.9:1
Startsystem Elstart, 6 Ah
Antal växlar 6
Bränslesystem Elektronisk bränsleinsprutning (Keihin EMS med EFI)
Koppling Flerskivig, våt, Magura hydraulisk manövrering
Ram Perimeter Krom-molly
Bakram Polyethylene (plastic)
Styre Tapered aluminium
Fjädring fram WP USD 48, fullt justerbar
Fjädring bak WP PDS 5018 DCC, fullt justerbar
Fjädringsväg Fram 300 mm, bak 335 mm
Bromsar fram/bak Tvåkolvsok/ enkolvsok, Brembo
Fälgar fram/bak 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Excel
Däck fram/bak 90/90-21"; 140/80-18“
Styrvinkel 63.5°
Hjulbas 1.470±10 mm
Markfrigång 390 mm
Sadelhöjd 930 mm
Bensintank 8,5 liter
Torrvikt 112 kg

Facts Husaberg 450FE 2009
Engine 1-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement 448.6 cc
Bore/Stroke 95/63.4 mm
Compression 11.9:1
Starter Electrical, 6 Ah
No of gears 6
Fuel management Keihin EMS with EFI
Clutch Multi disc, wet, Magura hydraulic operated
Frame Perimeter Chrome-molly
Sub-frame Polyethylene (plastic)
Handlebar Tapered aluminium
Suspension front WP USD 48, fully adjustable
Suspension rear WP PDS 5018 DCC, fullt adjustable
Susp travel Front 300 mm, rear 335 mm
Brakes front/rear Two piston/ single piston, Brembo
Wheels front/rear 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Excel
Tires front/rear 90/90-21"; 140/80-18“
Steering angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1.470±10 mm
Ground clearence 390 mm
Seat height 930 mm
Tank capacity 8,5 liter
Dry weight 112 kg
(Last five was left out earlier)

Don't suppose I can get a full resolution pic of this one, ^^^^^ fe_450_studio.jpg

My email is kelsow[at]nsdsc.ca

kelsow said:

Don't suppose I can get a full resolution pic of this one, ^^^^^ fe_450_studio.jpg

My email is kelsow[at]nsdsc.ca

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Sorry. For now that is as good as it gets.
I'd really want one myself...

Jocke, you 'da MAN! Thank you for your on the spot reporting. I smell an Edward R. Murrow Award in your future.

Looks like they've taken the KTM topend (bore and stroke are the same as KTM 450) and mated it with a different gearbox configuration for differentiation from KTM.
chain has moved to left which has allowed the use of the KTM Swingarm and new laid forward shock design.

Plastic subframe? That's a departure from the current sturdy set up. Anyone spot the battery?

I guess the airbox/filter is in the fake gas tank area?

They were right when they said all new. About the only thing I see resembling our old bikes is the blue and yellow colors.

Conspicuous by it's ommission in the "facts" is a weight. Of course, it probably wouldn't be accurate anyway, but I know sure would like to know. Looking forward to a ride report by someone. Considering the '08's are just getting to the US, it may be awhile.