• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

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Best Single Track Bike

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Husqvarna
I am looking at purchasing either the FX 450 or FE 501. I don’t ride on roads (mostly single track). Any thoughts on the FX vs the FE? Pending on the dealership, I am getting different opinions. It seems like the FE would be better since it has 6 gears. I have also heard the FX is too tall in first, and could over heat.
 
Neither. I’d get and fe350 or a te300. Just my opinion though. I don’t think a 450 or a 501 would get used any where near their full potential doing predominantly single track. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the 350. Personally I’m a 2 stroke guy so I’m biased that’s why I tried to give a better 4t alternative. I’d take a 2 stroke in the tight stuff all day any day. Of the two you listed the 501 would be better suited imo.
 
None of the dot compliant bikes unless you get a huge discount. FX350 with some mods makes a great woods bike. Or a 250/300 in either TX or TE models like posted above.
 
The FE 501 isn't a bad single track bike for its displacement and for street legal. Leave the engine tuning stock and regear 3 teeth up on the rear sprocket, and it's a pretty versatile bike with smooth usable power and still a top speed of 90 mph. If you want a real woods weapon, go to a smaller displacement bike, especially a two stroke model.
 
Dirtdame said:
The FE 501 isn't a bad single track bike for its displacement and for street legal. Leave the engine tuning stock and regear 3 teeth up on the rear sprocket, and it's a pretty versatile bike with smooth usable power and still a top speed of 90 mph. If you want a real woods weapon, go to a smaller displacement bike, especially a two stroke model.
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