2018 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition

12/6/2017 8:56pm
I work at a Husky dealership... can't wait to set up one of these bad boys!!!
Lightning78
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12/6/2017 9:04pm
aeffertz wrote:
KTM makes slight changes visually: "Looks exactly like last year's! :angry:" Husky creates a whole new look: "I like the way the old ones looked!!! :angry:"...
KTM makes slight changes visually: "Looks exactly like last year's! Angry "

Husky creates a whole new look: "I like the way the old ones looked!!! Angry "

Just like anything new, it will take a little time to get used to but I think it really is a cool new look! Very aggressive yet still reminds me of a Husqvarna. I remember when the new honda's came out, everyone said they were the worst looking bikes, now everyone loves them. Give it time.
I cant think of one person that thought the new Hondas were ugly... i believe the consensus ... in a word was: Bitchin’
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12/6/2017 9:13pm
Steadman wrote:
Is that GuyB's head in the one photo?
Yeah, unfortunately.
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12/6/2017 9:23pm
GuyB wrote:
Yeah, unfortunately.
You didn't give us a wave from the podium in Geneva. Extremely disappointed Mr. GuyBson.

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12/6/2017 9:47pm
Why would I pay Rockstar for putting their friggin logos all over the NEW bike I purchase? Pissed I can not find a Kawasaki Green helmet that does not have the friggin Monster Logos all over it.
12/6/2017 10:21pm
I'm not usually one who cares for how a bike looks but that is one ugly bike.. what were they thinking?
12/6/2017 10:44pm
I work at a Husky dealership... can't wait to set up one of these bad boys!!!
Be sure to put the fucking fork stickers on the right way.
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12/6/2017 11:38pm
This is the rare case where, to me, the factory bike looks worse than the OEM bike, especially when you compare it to the beautiful 2016 FC I've pictured. It's all due to Rockstar color scheme but I just don't care for it. I like the different body work and, being a KTM guy since 01, I dig the trickness and similarities to the Orange but that black yellow white Rockstar scheme just doesn't float my boat. But hey, they pay the bills!!

Now the Red Bull Ice One Factory Husqvarna? That was sure gorgeous!! Maybe I just miss the dark blue.







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12/6/2017 11:54pm
With all that being said, though, I'm super excited to have another factory replica available to the public to go along with the KTM FE. Wish the other manufacturers would at least consider doing these but I realize KTM/Husky have more flexibility.
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12/6/2017 11:59pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
At the very least the could include a full Hinson/Rekluse clutch in the bike. They're partnered with them on the racing side so it shouldn't be...
At the very least the could include a full Hinson/Rekluse clutch in the bike. They're partnered with them on the racing side so it shouldn't be too difficult to make that happen.
colintrax wrote:
They already come with a steel basket and good plates, I don't see any improvement coming from adding an aftermarket clutch
Thanks. I didn't know about that. Sure seems like KTM/Husky are doing things right.

Also, added a few more pics on the first page.

Personally I like the new bike. Not a fan of the graphics but I'm sure it won't be long until there's renderings of the bike with mock up graphics. That might help it look better?
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12/7/2017 12:50am
For those who do not like the new look...you can simply unscrew the bottom part of the rear side panels.....and have the KTM look a like :-P
12/7/2017 1:22am
It will grow on us. I’d go for a standard version just for the white frame.
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12/7/2017 1:22am
The dumbest side panel wars continue...
No shit, just when you thought things couldn't get any worse...
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12/7/2017 1:55am
Shhh, I am glad we went with the KTM!
12/7/2017 2:52am
Man I really took for granted the old look. Those rear side plates look quite bad being two piece.
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12/7/2017 3:11am
To me it looks much better than ktm or previous generation... The only question is what did they do to the engine....It looks like they improved low-end...hopefully not on the expense of top end/over rev...
12/7/2017 3:36am
I guess this is their way of being "different" from KTM?
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12/7/2017 3:56am
I already feel bad for everyone having to install custom numberplate graphics on this thing.
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12/7/2017 4:02am
NVA57 wrote:
I already feel bad for everyone having to install custom numberplate graphics on this thing.
Or having to replace them over and over... That edge looks like it's gonna get hammered.
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12/7/2017 4:42am
Team Nami? or Team Hurricane?
Thats it. Team nami designed these plastics.....
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12/7/2017 5:12am
Pic: MXA

I don't know about the look of the bike. One thing I know is that it looks def worse with this stupid long FMF-exhaust!
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12/7/2017 5:22am
They must smoke some good dope back at the husky design shop. “Bruhh lets just chop that fukin side panel in half!”
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12/7/2017 5:22am
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it.



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12/7/2017 5:29am
Husqvarna continuing to make the worst looking bike on the market. Those number plates are retarded
12/7/2017 5:37am Edited Date/Time 12/7/2017 5:44am
CrGuy2T wrote:
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing...
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing than just stickers and anodizing. Most people end up changing everything on the fe bikes any ways.
mxb2 wrote:
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
The retail price gap between Cone valve/Trax and the stock suspension is only $1800.
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12/7/2017 5:38am
22Ryann wrote:
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/07/230064/s1200_huskyrear.jpg[/img]
They Definitely should have stolen that KTM rear end as well, It's the damn side plate that ruins it.



Wow, that looks so much better.
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12/7/2017 5:46am
They should have done what ktm did and used the old design but made it much thinner and sleeker and trimmed it all down.
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12/7/2017 5:52am
This new design really has me scratching my head. Why does nothing fit together or flow? I get that the Husqvarna has that chunky but clean look, but this new design looks like a bunch of mismatched parts were bolted together. I want to like the Husky, but this design will have to really grow on me first.
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12/7/2017 6:00am
Lol look what we've done!!!!








Still a turd.
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