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Shopping for a bike..any input

Joined Aug 2014
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Hayden
I've done a bit of research on a array of bikes and have narrowed it down to a 14 Wr450, Husaberg models 13 FE350, 10 FE450 and 10 FX450...well sort of narrowed it down.
I mainly ride tight single track but like to open it up some as well. There won't be any track days but having the suspension to do so is nice.
Clearly a 350 will be smaller and have less power and the WR would require a bit of tuning to open it up.
So I guess I'm looking for some feedback on the FE and FX models from those that own them. From what I understand the FE comes with lights and a wide ratio transmission. Other than that I'm not real sure.

Any mechanical issues, performance differences or general information would be appreciated.
I'm relatively new to what Husaberg brings to the table in comparison to the Asian bikes.
Thanks for your input!
 
Well, I don't own a seventy degree bike but here are my thoughts. What do you want the bike for? Trails or racing? Does it need to be road plate able ? I think the wr would be too heavy. Fx has a 19 rear and close ratio, so for roads or rock stuff with lots of opportunity for flats I would go with the fe. Up here people are going back to smaller bikes in the races as the big bores wear you out in the tough gnarly stuff. The 350 might be your best bet for an all rounder. I trail ride a fe650 but I race a wr144.
 
Hey there Sessions. I've just moved from a motor cross bike to a 13 FE450 and couldn't have imagined how good it was. Very docile at slow speeds like an old farm bike, but sparks up with a bit of throttle at any speed, any revs.. My bet is stick to enduro if you want all rounder, motor cross gearing can be a challenge at the best of times.
 

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