An unbaised review of the 07 Husaberg FE550: 
Wow!!!!!! Hands down the best overall bike I've ever ridden. A couple weeks ago I recieved my in crate 550, courtesy of Scott at RossRocher Sales in Ontario. I t was a fantastic feeling unwrapping my first brand new bike. I've owned plenty of second hand, so this was quite a thrill for me. I tore the bike apart before putting it all together, greasing the swingarm pin, headrace bearings, shock bushings,front and rear axles. Also went through the assorted bolts and fastners, adding loctite and torquing to spec.
Fired up with no hesitation of the e-start cold and gently broke her in for about 30mins. Dumped the oil, and went trail riding the next day. At the 3 hour mark I dumped the oil and filter again, and checked the valves. Intake was at spec, both exhaust a touch on the tight side. Spent the rest of the weekend working her up to 7 hours total ride time.
A few things that stuck out to me: First- the suspension. As it is braking in, just gets better and better. Absolutley plush on the trail chop, but haven't been able to bottom it out at all. This bike handles so well, alot of that has to do with the wonderful suspension. My last bike (03 FE400) was also the most advanced I had ever owned. The suspenders on the 07 are night and day. I couldn't believe how much better. 8O
Second- The motor is a sweetheart. So smooth, makes power when you want it, and lots of torque in the meat of the powerband. Very little vibration, and wheelies on demand. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.
Third- This thing turns on a friggin dime! The steering is so precise, very, very sharp. The geometry of my 03 400 is similar, but the 550 steers lighter, and quicker. Could be the setup, however stock the 07 is unreal. A buddy on the ride has a KTM 520, and we swapped bikes for a while. The 520 feels like a tank in comparision. Turns slow and deliberate, as opposed to quick and precise. Different geometry and KTM has a longer stroke motor which gives more gyroscopic resistance to turning.
Fourth- e-start works everytime, cold or hot. Stock jetting seems pretty good. Everything I didn't like about my 400 is fixed on the 550. Good estart, better carb, more power.
Overall this is a fantastic machine. Refined and proven motor with an excellent handling chassis. Blew away my expectations, worth every penny I spent. In the works is dual-sporting it, and I expect it to excel as a trail-road-trail bike as well. A buddy who rides with me is so taken with it, he's seriously looking at getting one! This bike sells itself.
Thanks Husaberg for a fantasic product, and thanks Scott for getting the bike to me. 8)
Aaron.
Wow!!!!!! Hands down the best overall bike I've ever ridden. A couple weeks ago I recieved my in crate 550, courtesy of Scott at RossRocher Sales in Ontario. I t was a fantastic feeling unwrapping my first brand new bike. I've owned plenty of second hand, so this was quite a thrill for me. I tore the bike apart before putting it all together, greasing the swingarm pin, headrace bearings, shock bushings,front and rear axles. Also went through the assorted bolts and fastners, adding loctite and torquing to spec.
Fired up with no hesitation of the e-start cold and gently broke her in for about 30mins. Dumped the oil, and went trail riding the next day. At the 3 hour mark I dumped the oil and filter again, and checked the valves. Intake was at spec, both exhaust a touch on the tight side. Spent the rest of the weekend working her up to 7 hours total ride time.
A few things that stuck out to me: First- the suspension. As it is braking in, just gets better and better. Absolutley plush on the trail chop, but haven't been able to bottom it out at all. This bike handles so well, alot of that has to do with the wonderful suspension. My last bike (03 FE400) was also the most advanced I had ever owned. The suspenders on the 07 are night and day. I couldn't believe how much better. 8O
Second- The motor is a sweetheart. So smooth, makes power when you want it, and lots of torque in the meat of the powerband. Very little vibration, and wheelies on demand. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.
Third- This thing turns on a friggin dime! The steering is so precise, very, very sharp. The geometry of my 03 400 is similar, but the 550 steers lighter, and quicker. Could be the setup, however stock the 07 is unreal. A buddy on the ride has a KTM 520, and we swapped bikes for a while. The 520 feels like a tank in comparision. Turns slow and deliberate, as opposed to quick and precise. Different geometry and KTM has a longer stroke motor which gives more gyroscopic resistance to turning.
Fourth- e-start works everytime, cold or hot. Stock jetting seems pretty good. Everything I didn't like about my 400 is fixed on the 550. Good estart, better carb, more power.
Overall this is a fantastic machine. Refined and proven motor with an excellent handling chassis. Blew away my expectations, worth every penny I spent. In the works is dual-sporting it, and I expect it to excel as a trail-road-trail bike as well. A buddy who rides with me is so taken with it, he's seriously looking at getting one! This bike sells itself.
Thanks Husaberg for a fantasic product, and thanks Scott for getting the bike to me. 8)
Aaron.
