Husqvarna FE 450 - 2024 Specifications and Reviews

The 2024 Husqvarna FE 450 is a competitive enduro machine designed for serious off-road riders tackling technical terrain. Its 450cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivers 63 horsepower with a high 12.8:1 compression ratio, offering strong power delivery across the RPM range. Known for precision handling and reliability, the FE 450 excels in cross-country and hard enduro competition.

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General information

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CategoryEnduro / offroad
Year2024
ModelHusqvarna FE 450
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Greenhouse gases85.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption3.68 litres/100 km (27.2 km/l or 63.92 mpg)
DrivelineX-Ring 5/8 x 1/4 in chain
ClutchDDS wet multi-disc clutch, Braktec hydraulics
Transmission typeChain (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
IgnitionKeihin EMS
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel systemInjection
Bore x stroke95.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Compression12.8:1
Power63.0 HP (46.0 kW))
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:449.9 ccm (27.45 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston floating calliper, brake dis
Diameter260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Rear tire140/80-18
Front tire90/90-21
Rear wheel travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear suspensionWP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front wheel travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front suspensionWP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rake (fork angle)26.5°
Frame typeCentral double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel capacity9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons)
Wheelbase1482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance360 mm (14.2 inches)
Seat height950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.5871 HP/kg
Dry weight107.3 kg (236.6 pounds)
 
 

Other specs

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CommentsTraction Control. Two engine maps.
ElectricalLi-ion battery
StarterElectric
Color optionsWhite/blue/yellow

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

55 hp
Peak Power (est.)
3.8s
0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track10%
City42%
Cornering38%
Daily Riding32%
Touring10%
Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best ForAimed at experienced off-road and enduro riders comfortable with a tall, powerful single; the lofty 970mm seat and race-bred delivery overwhelm most beginners.
PurposeA street-legal enduro built to devour trails, rocks and technical terrain, with just enough road legality to link sections together.
Rider FitVery tall 970mm seat and 345mm ground clearance on a featherweight 122kg wet chassis; long-travel WP suspension and slim ergonomics demand a tall rider on tiptoes.
CharacterLight, punchy and eager, an SOHC 450 thumper that feels like a competition weapon with a plate - playful off-road, twitchy and buzzy on tarmac.
Not Ideal ForNot for commuters, tourers, passenger-carriers or short riders; the tiny 9.5L tank, hard seat and knobby tires make sustained road use miserable.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2024 Husqvarna FE 450 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 950mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2024 Husqvarna FE 450, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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