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.