Husqvarna brought out the red carpet for their all new 2018 FC450 Rockstar Edition in downtown Los Angeles at the OUE Skyspace. Jeff Emig hosted the event to unveil the new machine as well as all of the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna riders. Jason Anderson and Dean Wilson have been riding the new Rockstar Edition for just over a month now and both have said that it does feel a lot different from their previous machines they were on. Once both riders got acclimated they noted that the chassis was the most noticeable difference, as front wheel traction was much better through flat corners than the previous models they both raced. There is not an MSRP set yet for the bike at this time so look for that soon. We will be able to hop on one to test in a couple weeks so stay tuned for a full podcast about how the Husqvarna works out on the track. In the meantime here are some photos of the Rockstar Edition FC450 as well as some specs for you all to gander.
FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION – UPGRADE HIGHLIGHTS
- Frame offering increased longitudinal rigidity
- Carbon fiber reinforced skid pate
- New 2-piece subframe design (0.5 lb lighter)
- Chain adjustment length increased by 5 mm
- Mechanical holeshot device offered as standard
- Stiffer upper triple clamp
- Triple clamp protector integrated into the front number plate
- WP DCC rear shock featuring new piston and updated setting
- 260 mm floating front disc with standard front disc protector
- ProTaper handlebar with new bend
- New flow-designed resonance chamber
- Shorter and more compact silencer
- New generation Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
- Updated cooling system featuring new center tube
- External fuel line moved inward for added protection
- More compact SOHC cylinder head (15 mm lower & 1 lb lighter)
- Gearbox produced by Pankl Racing Systems
- Billet Rekluse clutch cover
- Redesigned bodywork
The 2018 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition
The new Husqvarna comes with a Rekluse Factory Racing clutch cover.
No FMF or Akrapovic here. Husqvarna wanted to stick with their own branded production muffler with the new machine.
An updated floating 260mm waved disk is now used.
A new lower bend Pro Taper handlebar and a top mount that is stiffer.
Standard mechanical holeshot device.
New racing inspired ribbed seat cover.
Carbon fiber reinforced skidplate.
Updated WP AER fork settings and these cool new lower triple clamp protectors built into the front number plate.
FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION
ENGINE
Engine type
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement
449.9 ccm
Bore/stroke
95/63.4 mm
Compression ratio
12.75:1
Starter/battery
Electric starter / Lithium Ion 12V 2.0Ah
Transmission
5 gears
Fuel system
Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm
Control
4 V / SOHC with rocker levers
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Gear ratios
16:32 18:30 20:28 22:26 24:24 -
Primary ratio
31:76
Final drive
13:48
Cooling
Liquid cooling
Clutch
Wet multi-disc DDS-clutch, Magura hydraulics
Ignition / Engine Management
Keihin EMS
CHASSIS
Frame
Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Subframe
Carbon fiber reinforced polyamide
Handlebar
Pro Taper, Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm
Front suspension
WP USD, AER 48
Rear suspension
WP Monoshock with linkage
Suspension travel front/rear
310/300 mm
Front/rear brakes
Disc brake Ø 260/220 mm
Front/rear rims
1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 19" DID
Front/rear tires
80/100-21"; 120/90-19"
Chain
5/8 x 1/4"
Silencer
Aluminum
Steering head angle
26.1°
Triple clamp offset
22 mm
Wheel base
1,485 ± 10 mm / 58.5 ± 0.4 in
Ground clearance
370 mm / 14.6 in
Seat height
960 mm / 37.8 in
Tank capacity, approx.
7 l / 1.85 gal
Weight, without fuel, approx.