What category is the 1998 Husaberg FE 501 E?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	Husaberg FE 501 E
Year	1998

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Power	52.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	501.00 ccm (30.57 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	950 mm (37.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)
Husaberg FE 501 E dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.4771 HP/kg
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track20%

City15%

Cornering70%

Daily Riding20%

Touring20%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits experienced off-road riders who are comfortable with a tall, powerful, and demanding big-bore thumper.
Purpose	Built purely for serious enduro and technical off-road riding rather than street use or touring.
Rider Fit	Its tall 930mm seat height, minimal weight, and long-travel suspension demand a fit, confident rider capable of managing an aggressive off-road stance.
Character	A raw, high-revving single-cylinder enduro machine that rewards aggressive, skilled riders with sharp handling and serious off-road capability.
Not Ideal For	This is not the right bike for beginners, commuters, or anyone seeking comfort, passenger capacity, or long-distance road touring.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 950mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 1998 Husaberg FE 501 E, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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