64 | MAY 2019 http://www.adbmag.com.au
Composite subframe is part of the premiumHusqvarna FE501
ENGINE
TYPE DOHC, four-valve
DISPLACEMENT 510.4cc
BORE & STROKE 95 x 72mm
COOLING Liquid
COMPRESSION RATIO N/A
FUEL METERING Keihin 42mm EFI
TANK CAPACITY 8.5L
TRANSMISSION Six-speed, constant-mesh
CLUTCH Magura hydraulic, wet multiplate
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 1495mm
SEAT HEIGHT 970mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 370mm
WEIGHT 109.3kg dry
SUSPENSION
FRONT WP XPlor 48mm USD, 300mm travel
REAR WP DCC shock, 330mm travel
BRAKES
FRONT Magura twin-piston caliper, 260mm wave
REAR Magura single-piston caliper, 220mm wave
RUNNING GEAR
HANDLEBAR Pro Taper alloy fatbar
FRONT TYRE Metzeler Six Day Extreme 90/90-21
REAR TYRE Metzeler Six Day Extreme 140/80-18
PRICE & CONTACTS
PRICE $15,795
WEB husqvarna-motorcycles.com.au
PHONE 1800 644 771
WARRANTY Six months parts and labourside to side more easily.
The 48mm Xplor fork on the
Husky has on-the-fly preload
adjusters similar to the Beta at the
top of each leg and they are
numbered 0, 3 and 6mm which is
how much extra you can reload the
spring. That little feature is great
when tracks get a bit rougher and
faster. The overall balance of the
Husky is pretty solid and you have
great feel on the trail.
The FE501 comes standard with a
dual map switch which also
includes traction control. It is a very
handy little tool when the going gets
tough. The Magura brakes offer great
power and feel and, like the KTM,
the air filter access is idiot proof
and fantastic. Biggest issue with the
Husky? It’s $15,795 price tag! That’s
$6805 more than the SWM. You
could almost buy two SWMs for the
price of one Husky.2019 SHOOTOUT #4 | 500cc ENDURO