Spy Photos: 2011 Husqvarna 450
April 26, 2010 9:29am
Here's what we know about the completely new 450 Husqvarna so far:
-It has a new frame, new swing arm, new plastic
-Linkage suspension with KYB front and rear
-Fuel injection with fuel tank mounted under the seat
-Electric start on both enduro and motocross versions
-Akrapovic exaust
-Hydraulic clutch
-Brembo brakes (those shown on the bike are the racing Brembos)
-The Husqvarna factory test rider Andrea Bartolini will race the new 450 on April 25th (this Saturday!)
-The enduro model is based on the MX model
-Salvini will debut the motocross model May 22nd at the GP of Bulgaria MX3
-Bartolini will debut the enduro model on May 22nd at the GP of Italy enduro