Supermotos have a special place in Asphalt & rubber loving hearts, so we celebrate every new model release we can and today we see the Husqvarna FS 450 2023 – the big end of the production superbike.
The Swedish brand claims that 2023 is “all-new” for the upcoming model year, though consider carefully last year’s machine shows that everything is a close development of the former.
That being said, the Husqvarna FS 450 2023 features a new hydraulically formed chassis, as well as a new 450cc single-cylinder engine and promises to be a performance leader.
Not all is pretty, there is some beauty as well, as Husqvarna also designed a new bodywork for the FS 450, making it easier to spot on the track from its parts (note the cap on the tank rear shock absorber and more pointed tail).
Going into the technical package, as before, the Husqvarna FS 450 2023 is equipped with WP suspension, with a 48mm WP XACT fork with AER technology, along with a WP XACT rear shock with tool-free adjustment.
Braking is done by Brembo (with single disc at the front), with Alpina tubeless wheels (16.5″ at the front) and a sliding clutch from Suter.
An upgrade-only quickshifter is also part of the factory direct package, as are the launch and traction control switches.
Available only for use on the track, the Husqvarna FS 450 2023 continues a strong tradition of race-ready machines for supermoto enthusiasts. If you have the vehicle, we recommend choosing one. They are choices.
However, if you need more convincing, there are more than 120 high-resolution photos of the 2023 Husqvarna FS 450 in the gallery below.
Photo: © 2022 Philip Platzer / Husqvarna – All rights reserved
