Joined Feb 2005
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Singleton Australia
Joined Aug 2004
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CA, USA
It just goes to show you, there's an *** for every seat.
Reading between the lines, it would appear that this test is a bit "Amateurish". Too many variables that are obviously not listed, such as: tires, pre-load adjustments, weights, etc.... As all of you know, these variables factor in to how the bike handles on various terrain. The Husaberg is still known to be the best of the "tip in".
And, I find it hard to believe that the Husaberg was wider than any bike, save the Husky.
It would appear that this test was geared toward "trail riders".
Reading between the lines, it would appear that this test is a bit "Amateurish". Too many variables that are obviously not listed, such as: tires, pre-load adjustments, weights, etc.... As all of you know, these variables factor in to how the bike handles on various terrain. The Husaberg is still known to be the best of the "tip in".
And, I find it hard to believe that the Husaberg was wider than any bike, save the Husky.
It would appear that this test was geared toward "trail riders".
I thought it was kind of refreshing. There was no mention of the Dirt Bike / Rider lingo (words created by them for whatever reason) like: mung, spooge, gorp, etc, and there was no mention of having to pimp out the bike with an FMF or ProCircuit Ti exhaust to make the bikes run. Heck, even the TM was considered a normal bike, rather than a freak show act, like a bearded lady.
The US mags that print all kinds of lengthy descriptions just steal stuf from previous tests (often outdated / wrong info!!), now that is unprofessional.
The US mags that print all kinds of lengthy descriptions just steal stuf from previous tests (often outdated / wrong info!!), now that is unprofessional.
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
"Is there a loser in the ergo stakes? Not really. The Husaberg retains its eccentricities, while sharing what is now a largely universal ergonomic layout, but the yellow Berger definitely feels bigger than the other bikes. It has a good seat-bar-pegs arrangement, but the highest and widest bar setup. There's a lot of induction noise, if you like that sort of thing, and this engine seems to develop more mechanical noise than the others. The tank is a somewhat bulbous affair with fat radiator shrouds that get in the way if you like a lot of weight forward when you're on the pegs- that's why serious racers fit slim-line aluminium tanks to Husabergs in Europe - and the bike feels very tall in the front."
"Like Husqvarna, Husaberg has attempted to make the FE450 more attractive to ordinary blokes who trail ride and to a large extent they've succeeded. The 450FE gives a very plush ride alright, and it's certainly fast, but the 450 is not the sharp handler it once was. The bike definitely feels bigger than earlier models and in our opinion doesn't tip in like it used to. The engine is terrific and always has been - Husaberg practically invented the high revving single-cylinder four-stroke - and the FE retains its distinctive styling, ergonomics and mechanical layout - unitary construction engine, the airbox in the frame, and so on. We thought the-front-end had a tendency to let go on slippery or flat surfaces and this spoiled an otherwise pleasurable riding experience."
nothing we haven't heard before.
the narrow bars i've been pushing here for a long while
the LX2 cam makes the engine 'modern'
they're dealing with the tank this autumn but if they don't deal with the radiator as well they might as well have not bothered!
it appears that despite all the changes the husey package doesn't quite hang together how they would like...
regards
Taffy
"Like Husqvarna, Husaberg has attempted to make the FE450 more attractive to ordinary blokes who trail ride and to a large extent they've succeeded. The 450FE gives a very plush ride alright, and it's certainly fast, but the 450 is not the sharp handler it once was. The bike definitely feels bigger than earlier models and in our opinion doesn't tip in like it used to. The engine is terrific and always has been - Husaberg practically invented the high revving single-cylinder four-stroke - and the FE retains its distinctive styling, ergonomics and mechanical layout - unitary construction engine, the airbox in the frame, and so on. We thought the-front-end had a tendency to let go on slippery or flat surfaces and this spoiled an otherwise pleasurable riding experience."
nothing we haven't heard before.
the narrow bars i've been pushing here for a long while
the LX2 cam makes the engine 'modern'
they're dealing with the tank this autumn but if they don't deal with the radiator as well they might as well have not bothered!
it appears that despite all the changes the husey package doesn't quite hang together how they would like...
regards
Taffy
taffy
take a tape to a crf x, a wrf and then your berg. I'd like to see the measurements.
oh, I forgot, PLEASE!!!
fry
take a tape to a crf x, a wrf and then your berg. I'd like to see the measurements.
oh, I forgot, PLEASE!!!
fry
here in NA, a torch is cutting torch, on your side of the pond a torch is used to light up the night.
So, are you drinking again, or are you starting to speak our versionof the language?
So, are you drinking again, or are you starting to speak our versionof the language?
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
torch can have two meanings. ours is about 10000000000 years old which pre-dates your first disco by a fortnight.
however ol chap i shall forgive you your indiscretion and say 'your version'.
pray tell the yomaha fast, ow the ownda ol boy!
now don't forget it's not please it's "sorry"
as in "sorry to bother you ol chap!"
Taffy
however ol chap i shall forgive you your indiscretion and say 'your version'.
pray tell the yomaha fast, ow the ownda ol boy!
now don't forget it's not please it's "sorry"
as in "sorry to bother you ol chap!"
Taffy
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