![]() ![]() In MXGP riders admit that a sandy Grand Prix can be completed without any front brake at all. Speeds will top 360kmph and the pressure and precision on the lever and pedal is validated by the tiniest fractions of time (as I write the top twenty in Free Practice 2 at the Sachsenring in Germany is split by less than a second). Slowing a factory MotoGP machine is a punishing feat for both the riders and the teams’ budget sheets with Italian specialists Brembo supplying the entire grid with space-age type performing carbon. Braking is another sphere of riding where road racing and motocross differ so wildly. You could say that success in motorcycle racing is about effectively halting the bike as making it as fast and rideable as possible. We chat with Andrea Dovizioso and Brembo about stopping MotoGP bikes and the forces this entails and then flip the coin by asking MXGP racers how modern day tracks are lessening the need for fierce out-braking skills on the dirt… ![]() ![]() For more information, visit is essential for competition and safety in one sport and is perhaps something of a diminishing art in the other. The 2021 FS 450 will be available at authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles dealers from this fall onward. Additionally, a dedicated line of Technical Accessories allows riders to customize and further enhance the performance of the FS 450. Meeting the highest quality standards, Husqvarna Motorcycles’ Functional Apparel collections ensure racers are fully prepared for their next ride. High performance Brembo brakes: shorter stopping distance with greater control and confidence.Launch control: maximum traction for perfect starts.ProTaper handlebar: class-leading function and style.Bodywork: distinctive looks, modern design and new seat cover texture.Black 16.5”/17” Alpina spoked wheels and Bridgestone racing slick tires.WP Xact front fork: progressive and consistent damping.Swingarm: optimal stiffness and reliability in a lightweight construction.Carbon-fiber composite subframe – lightweight and robust.Frame: perfect flex characteristics, advanced rider feedback.New 22mm front-wheel axle for improved fork response.Shortened wheelbase (7mm) for optimal turning capabilities.New seat-cover texture for exceptional comfort and control.Revised WP Xact shock settings improve traction.New low-friction linkage seals for smoother shock action.New mid-valve damping provides consistent fork performance.2021 Husqvarna FS 450 Technical Highlights: The FS 450 features premium components, including CNC-machined triple clamps, Alpina wheels and Bridgestone tires, a carbon-fiber composite subframe and a Magura hydraulic clutch, ensuring unrivaled, top-level supermoto performance. A single-piston brake caliper and a 220mm disc are mounted at the rear for balanced control. The FS 450’s functional bodywork delivers ergonomics designed for exceptional comfort and is further enhanced by the addition of a high-grip seat cover to improve control in all conditions.Įnabling balanced and powerful braking, a 4 piston radially-mounted Brembo brake caliper and master cylinder work in conjunction with a 310mm disc to deliver exceptional front-wheel stopping performance. Refinements to the easily adjustable WP Xact shock improve rear-end damping performance with new, low-friction linkage seals delivering a refined suspension response.įiring into life with a simple press of the electric start button, the FS 450’s SOHC engine provides riders with responsive and usable power, delivered smoothly through the Pankl Racing Systems five-speed gearbox. ![]() Further enhancing the machine’s maneuverability, a new 22 mm diameter front axle and a 7 mm reduction in the base offset of the forks sharpens turning and overall agility. Housing a compact–yet powerful–engine within a lightweight frame and modern bodywork, the FS 450 features revised suspension settings that deliver enhanced handling and damping characteristics for incredible on-track riding experiences.įor 2021, the FS 450 features WP Xact forks with AER technology and a new mid-valve damping system that ensures a more consistent front-end suspension performance. is pleased to announce the release of the MY21 FS 450–the single-cylinder competition supermoto machine that features advanced engineering, class-leading ergonomics and traction control as standard. Underlining the brand’s continued commitment to the supermoto segment, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. Here is the press release from Husqvarna: Husqvarna Motorcycles releases the 2021 FS 450, a single-cylinder competition supermoto machine. ![]()
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