As the Husqvarna FE 450 sat glistening in the morning sun, a familiar feeling came over me. It was that feeling you get when you first fall for your partner, when the rev of a V8 engine smashes you in the chest, or in this case, when you get the chance to ride one of the most amazing-looking enduro weapons you have ever seen.
Factory WP suspension, in-house build factory engine, Kite wheels, FMF exhaust, factory Brembo brakes … this bike is drool-worthy.
Swinging a leg over Todd’s bike, I was instantly presented with a solid and comfortable ergonomic setup. The ODI Country Boy bars are fairly low and straight, which I like, and the Guts Racing seat cover is firm and super grippy. The foot pegs are like two angry bear claws, and they planted into my Astars and locked in for a good time.
First few blips of the throttle, it was obvious this FE has some serious bark. With years of motocross and supercross racing, it’s instantly apparent that Todd’s bike has a racey feel and is super responsive and bound to have some punch. Spinning a couple of cruisey laps of the FE, I was surprised at how firm the bike was. But while it’s firm at a trailrider’s pace, once I began to feel more comfortable on the
