What category is the 2020 Husqvarna FE 450?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	Husqvarna FE 450
Year	2020

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4Â´ chain
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Magura hydraulics
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Carburettor
Bore x Stroke	95.0 x 63.4 mm (3.7 x 2.5 inches)
Compression	11.8:1
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	449.9 ccm (27.45 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Wire spoked
Rear brakes	Single disc. Magura single-piston floating calliper
Diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Magura twin-piston floating calliper
Rear tire	140/80-18
Front tire	90/90-21
Rear Suspension	WP shock absorber with linkage
Front Suspension	WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster
Rake (fork angle)	26.5°
Frame type	25CrMo4 steel central-tube
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	8.50 litres (2.25 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance	370 mm (14.6 inches)
Seat height	970 mm (38.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	110.4 kg (243.4 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric
Color options	White/blue/yellow

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

55 hp

Peak Power (est.)

3.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track10%

City42%

Cornering38%

Daily Riding32%

Touring10%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	Aimed at experienced off-road and enduro riders comfortable with a tall, powerful single; the lofty 970mm seat and race-bred delivery overwhelm most beginners.
Purpose	A street-legal enduro built to devour trails, rocks and technical terrain, with just enough road legality to link sections together.
Rider Fit	Very tall 970mm seat and 345mm ground clearance on a featherweight 122kg wet chassis; long-travel WP suspension and slim ergonomics demand a tall rider on tiptoes.
Character	Light, punchy and eager, an SOHC 450 thumper that feels like a competition weapon with a plate — playful off-road, twitchy and buzzy on tarmac.
Not Ideal For	Not for commuters, tourers, passenger-carriers or short riders; the tiny 9.5L tank, hard seat and knobby tires make sustained road use miserable.

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

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At 970mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2020 Husqvarna FE 450, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. 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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