Husqvarna SM 450R

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Husqvarna SM 450R

Make Model	Husqvarna SM 450R
Year	2008 - 09
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 vlave
Capacity	449 cc / 27.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	97 X 60.7 mm
Compression Ratio	12.9:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter
Induction	Electronic injection MIKUNI D42
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting	Electric & kick
Max Power	46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	41.5 Nm / 30.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 2.000 (28/14), 2rd 1.611 (29/18), 3th 1.333 (24/18), 4th 1.086 (25/23), 5th 0.920 (23/25), 6th 0.814 (22/27)
Frame	Steel single tube cradle (round tubes); rear frame in light alloy
Front Suspension	50mm Marzocchi Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment
Front Wheel Travel	250 mm / 9.8 in
Rear Suspension	Progressive 'soft damp' with hydraulic adjustable single shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment compression stroke double adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel	290 mm / 11.4 in
Front Brakes	Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 -17
Rear Tyre	150/60 -17
Wheelbase	1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height	915 mm / 36.0 in
Ground Clearance	270 mm / 10.6 in
Dry Weight	119.2 kg / 262.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal

The Husqvarna is bringing the SM450R in line with the new family look first seen on the TE310 and TC45 enduros. This means a really attractive headlight fairing and an minimal plastics.

This is a motard for passionate fans, with a beautiful look that’s nasty and says she’s ready for racing.

The plastic covering has a lovely form, along with some great colouring and a “factory” charm. The important news is all in the chassis, with improved rigidity, while also weighing one kilo less. No excesses have been taken, just a few improvements on what was already an impressive little machine.

The 450cc engine has been kept and the exhaust valves are in stainless steel. Some changes have been made to the transmission, for faster gear change and the bike is now available with fuel injection.