Which to buy 2010 FX or 2009 FE

Hi new member,

Been reading old reviews etc trying to decide whether to purchase an 2010 FX 450 with 20 hours on it or a 2009 FE 450 with 114 hours on it.

The issues that I am dealing with are the type of riding I do is technical woods type riding. I can't test ride either of the bikes as they are in different cities.I have ridden the Fe 450 2009 when it first came out but bought the 390, it got stolen before I got to fully know it.

With the FX I am worried the with the aggressive mapping the rear wheel will break traction more and with the close ratio gearing it will be too aggressive.But it is the better bike with ridiculously low hours and better suspension.

I have a 2015 KTM EXC, gentle giant. But I am the greatest fan of Husaberg and especially the 70 degree motor more excited about getting another than riding the 2015.

Any comments would be highly appreciated

I think you are right about the better bike for my type of riding it is the FE.
Like you say,
Things I am not sure about is the 19 "rear wheel,whats that about?
The FX bike has no light and,yes I don't know, you would have to buy the wiring too, plus no tail light.
No speedo or tacko.
It is the gearing and the high first gear that worries me the most, apparently that can be changed with a 12t instead of a 13t on the front.

Both the bikes have had older, careful,owners ,so like you say, the hours are not really the issue. Although a 2010 bike with 20hrs is getting rare.

FX (equal in NZ $to American $ ) of USD $6500.00
fe $5500.00

Thanks for the comments and help guys, I it helped me heeps with main issues, have bought the FX.
That's good it meant I don't have to change my username on the form.
What is it about blue berg juice that is so addictive.Have previously owned 2008 Fe 450 and 2010 390. Anyway big respects to the forum mentors and Introduction to members glad to see it looking sharp and more relevant than ever!