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Husqvarna FS-450 supermoto

Started by Monsterlover, March 29, 2025, 10:14:45 AM

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Monsterlover

March 29, 2025, 10:14:45 AM
First of all, I fully blame Ducpainter for this.  You let the guy stay at your house one time and in the midst of all the drinking and commiserating he starts talking about his track friends that love their supermoto.

Then, you start missing a 450KTM you once had.

Then, you rationalize that you could pick up another one.  Just for the track.  You know, where it's safe.

Then, somehow, you talk the wife into a mini vacation where you drive from NW PA down to VA Beach and bring this thing home.

1731111789193 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr


It's a 2020 Husqvarna FS-450 supermoto.  Race bike for sure.  No lights.  No signals.  No radiator fan even. 

My last sumo was a 2010 KTM 450 exc that was like 270 pounds and probably 40 hp WITH a big bore kit I did and a (factory) flat slide carb.  Super fun bike.  Never cared if you rode it "wrong" or unsmooth.  It never punished you for mistakes.  Damn near full throttle everywhere.

THIS bike, though, needs more respect.  240lb WET weight and a claimed 62hp.  Fuel injected with two switchable on the fly maps (lean mode and mean mode)  Radial brakes too.  I bought it home last fall and took it down my road and back to the house.  About 2 minutes of riding. 

It was immediately apparent this will not be a full throttle everywere ride  [laugh]

Here's to eating up slicks at the track  [drink]  [drink]  [shot]  [shot]  [Dolph]  [Dolph]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

krolik

#1
March 29, 2025, 12:32:30 PM
 [beer]
'03 M800 "not so dark" Dark, Remus high pipes, Cycle Cat clipons & frame sliders, CRG lanesplitter mirrors, Sargent seat, tail chop, Nichols flywheel, modified & powdercoated rearsets, 15/44 gearing, 520 chain & sprockets, TPO Beast pod filters, Power Comander III. 72.95 Rear Wheel HP & 54.29 ft-lbs!

Quote from: SacDucNo. I'm a different type of idiot altogether.

1.21GW

#2
March 29, 2025, 01:55:58 PM
Congrats.

Paint job suggests it comes with a lifetime supply of Monster Energy Drink.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy..."

Monsterlover

#3
March 29, 2025, 02:48:45 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on March 29, 2025, 01:55:58 PMCongrats.

Paint job suggests it comes with a lifetime supply of Monster Energy Drink.

Lol right?!?

Previous owner bought aftermarket body work and had somebody make up those graphics. I don't know if you can spot them in the picture or not but there are 420s all over the thing.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Howie

#4
March 29, 2025, 02:56:17 PM
A heellofa wild machine!  Enjoy!

ducpainter

#5
March 29, 2025, 04:20:04 PM
Why is it always my fault? [evil]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#6
March 29, 2025, 04:41:38 PM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#7
March 29, 2025, 04:46:20 PM
Even if it is my fault...

you're gonna have sooo much fun. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#8
March 29, 2025, 04:52:02 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 29, 2025, 04:46:20 PMEven if it is my fault...

you're gonna have sooo much fun. ;D

I know, I can't wait!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#9
March 29, 2025, 04:53:54 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 29, 2025, 04:52:02 PMI know, I can't wait!
I have to get a check out to Steve...soon. [thumbsup]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


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