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Husaberg

Husaberg was a manufacturer of enduro motorcycles with four and two-stroke engines, the displacements ranging from 125 cc to 650 cc. Originally based in Sweden, its motorcycles were later manufactured in Austria by parent company KTM until the line was retired in 2014.

History

Foundation

Husaberg Motor AB was established in 1988 from the circumstances of the purchase of the motorcycle division of Swedish company Husqvarna by the Italian manufacturer Cagiva in 1987. Cagiva shifted the production of motorcycles to Varese, Italy. A group of engineers led by Thomas Gustavsson decided to stay in Sweden and continue to work on their project. Husaberg Motor AB was registered in January 1988. The other Husqvarna employees who joined Husaberg were Ruben Helmin (Husqvarna chief engineer and Husaberg's first managing director), Urban Larsson (Husqvarna designer[1] ), Björn Elwin (chief of Husqvarna test department).

Models

The last lineup included enduro models only. The supermoto, motocross and cross-country (wide ratio gearing, no lighting kit) models were discontinued. The model names are all composed of two letters: "F" as "Four-Stroke" and "T" as "Two-Stroke" both followed by an "E" as in "Enduro" "X for motocross, "C" for cross country and "S" for Supermoto. Some older models were also listed with the number of gears: 4 or 6. Another identifying letter was an "e" suffix indicating the motorcycle had and electric start system e.g., FE 650e.

Various models included different displacements, such as:

650 cc Enduros, Motocross and Supermoto
550 cc Enduros, motocross and Supermoto
501 cc enduro and motocross
470 cc cross-country
450 cc enduros, and motocross
400 cc enduro
390 cc enduros and motocross
350 cc enduro

2014 models

Enduro models were offered in both two-stroke and four-stroke. All models had special 25th anniversary graphics and all new suspension settings. The 4CS USD WP Closed Cartridge forks were extensively revised. The 250 four-strokes received an all new engine, new exhaust system and an all new ECU. The 250/350 4-stroke frames were improved and made lighter and more nimble. The lower triple clamp was redesigned to ensure a smoother fork action. Finally, all models received a new improved Trail Tech speedometer.

4-stroke Enduro: Two-stroke Enduro:

FE 250 - 250 cc enduro
FE 350 - 350 cc enduro
FE 450 - 450 cc enduro
FE 501 - 510 cc enduro

TE 125 - 125 cc two-stroke enduro
TE 250 - 250 cc two-stroke enduro
TE 300 - 300 cc two-stroke enduro

2011 models

Besides technical refinements for the existing models, Husaberg started offering two-stroke models for the first time in its history.

4-stroke Enduro: 4-stroke Motocross: Supermoto: Two-stroke Enduro:

FE 390 - 390 cc enduro
FE 450 - 450 cc enduro
FE 570 - 565 cc enduro

FX 450 - 450 cc cross country

FS 570 - 565 cc super moto

TE 250 - 250 cc two-stroke enduro
TE 300 - 300 cc two-stroke enduro

2010 models

The model lineup for 2010 added three new models to the program. All models were based on the chassis and engine that was introduced in 2009. The models[15] are:

Enduro: Motocross/cross country: Supermoto:

FE 390 (new) - 390 cc enduro
FE 450 - 450 cc enduro
FE 570 - 565 cc enduro

FX 450 (new) - 450 cc Motocross

FS 570 (new) - 565 cc super moto

2009 models

For 2009 there were two enduro models available with the new revolutionary engine and a lot of other technical highlights:

Enduro:[16]

FE 450 - 450 cc enduro with electric start only
FE 570 - 565 cc enduro with electric start only

2009 Redesign

On November 6, 2007, at the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milano, Husaberg unveiled a totally new design for the FE 450 E, announced as the 2009 model.[17] Apart from sporting new fairing, the new design included a totally revamped engine, in a new position, rotated 180 degrees from top to bottom, and inclined forward at 70 degrees from vertical. The carburetor was replaced by an EFI injection system and the chain drive was placed on the more standard left side.

The 70° (09-2012) bikes are considered by Officiandos as the last true Husabergs as, as of 2013 the Husabergs shared the same parts and their KTM sisters. The revolutionary design is praised by fans, as they believe that the low center of gravity and crank angle aid in finding traction on the power stroke.

2008 Models

The models for 2008 were as follow:

Enduro:[18]

Supermoto:[19]

FE 450 E - 450 cc enduro with electric start
FE 550 E - 550 cc enduro with electric start
FE 650 E - 628 cc enduro with electric start

FS 550 E - 550 cc supermoto with electric start
FS 650 E - 628 cc supermoto with electric start
FS 650 C - 628 cc supermoto without electric start race only version

type	Subsidiary
foundation	1988
defunct	2014
successor	Husqvarna Motorcycles
location city	Mattighofen
location country	Austria
industry	Motorcycle
parent	KTM

Husaberg

History

Foundation

Takeover by KTM

End of the Husaberg brand

Reliability

Palmares

Military use