Husqvarna FE350 DUAL SPORT FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We got our hands on a brand spankin' new Husqvarna FE350 Dual Sport Motorcycle for a weekend thanks to my buddy Dave. Does it live up to the legendary Husqvarna hype? Mmmmm hmmmm! But there's a bone stock 320 lb gorilla in the room...
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[@eveRide]

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! I want you to know that I'm grateful for YOU for riding with me today in the digiworld! I love this time of year... the time of rampant materialism! Where on the day after Thanksgiving we show all that gratitude by completely forgetting all the things we already have and blowing as much money as possible on MOAR! ;) In all honesty, if you're planning on picking up some gifts online (for somebody else or for yourself) then please consider using the links at the top of everideadv.com to access your favorite online retailers like Amazon, Rocky Mountain ATV MC, eBay, etc. Using those links helps my channel a TON! If you're doing any shopping online, even if you don't use mine, please use links from your favorite KZbinr! It seriously makes a massive difference!

[@kyjelly5524]

eveRide ADV did you prefer the husky 350 over the beta 480?

[@dukegnarley]

I think if you get those two bikes out of the desert and up into the woods you will notice a bigger difference. That extra weight will wear you out much quicker.

[@thealvaco]

Very true

[@jthebk3864]

That’s one of the great things about dual sports there’s really no perfect bike for everyone someone should do a video showing best bikes for different terrain woods, desert , urban , and maybe best bike for doing all of them

[@davidc1961utube]

So if you live in the desert...

[@hops6326]

I got a husky fe350 it's perfect for me, dirt roads to work, excellent control for the mountain riding in BC, gotta keep up on the maintenance but with anything you take care of it and it will last forever

[@HardcoreWeeaboo]

@@hops6326 hey! Can it cruise on road at 70 mph without a problem? Dream bike omgg

[@alwayswill315]

Great vid! Too bad we can't get the DRZ's round my hood for less then 4k. If they are, they're pretty clapped out.

[@RidingJapan]

Was riding down gravel that turned into asphalt... Was wet... Kung fu death grip front brake made me slide the front and smack my head

[@DIESEL5313]

Where can I find the video with the Husqvarna voice over you used?

[@TortureTestMagazine]

A genius way of avoiding the hoosk-var-nuh trolls haha!

[@ronpeterd8429]

I've had my 2016 FE350s since new. I've made a few mods (lowered, seat, rack...etc) but the biggest improvement I found was adding 11 grams of clutch weight. It idles in the rough like a trials bike. Love this bike and ride it everyday.

[@tylergady2019]

Curious how you go about that. I ride a Beta evo trials bike for single track riding, but am looking to move back to a regular trail bike. I've never heard of adding clutch weight, so it helps with lower speed trail riding?

[@nickg2431]

hi 11grams is almost nothing .would you tell us a little more please

[@NLHunter1990]

There is only one thing wrong with your videos that makes me very upset... There isnt enough of them :D

[@chrisenduroadv1405]

i am afraid that this better KTM is not a Dual Sport in the classic point of view. Nobody over here use this kind of bikes seriously as street bikes... That are pure enduros with high maintenance and not really durable in street use... They need to be street legal because of the law over here and it´s not alowed to to do competitions without a registration...

[@JackLowry1313]

I have one that's just over a year old with 1600 miles and it's been in the shop for problems 6 times. Fuel pump, chain, ignition, battery, etc. If I had to do it ocer again I'd but Japanese.

[@ChaoticDetour]

It might just be my mood but this was your best edited bike review yet. As cool as the new bikes are it is amazing at what you can do for half the money, $2000 DRZ plus $3000 in custom suspension and other mods will make one great bike set up specifically for the owner.

[@Lawman-196]

I have the Husky 450fe and love it. The major flaw you didn't mention is the crazy short maintenance intervals.....15 hrs. Great vid!

[@MotoMatsalleh]

*HELP NEEDED FROM DUAL SPORTERS* I'm an American living in Malaysia. Over the last year or two I've moved squarely into realizing that dualsporting is my ideal rising style. I'm 30 mins to 1.5 hours from a ton of trails that go from mild to nearly extreme difficulty when wet. So I could regularly do days with 100km on backroads and 100km onroad in a day. Here is the big challenge: basically none of the standard Japanese dual sport bikes that would be obvious choices. Drz 400, Dr 650, klr 650, either never came to Malaysia or are rare and I'd never find parts and a mechanic to fix them. My only true dual sport choices are the klx250 and crf250L. Those just don't really do it for me and once I modded them how I know I'd need to, they would be more expensive than they would be fun. But something interesting here, a ton of people get a fancy Enduro, a KTM, husky, or sherco, and then get sick of paying to keep up the maintenance schedule. This is something Malaysians hate. So they depreciate really really fast. I regularly see the following bikes lightly used for right around 5kUSD: KTM exc-f 250/350 and sherco 250/300 four stroke. Most of the mechanics that work on these bikes here basically talk like they will all explode if they touch pavement. I'm seeing the exc-f 500 making round the world trips, you loved the fe350 (same engine as the exc-f) on the road at mild speed. Am I crazy to want to dual sport a bike like this? 1 hour on backroads, two hours offroad, 1 hour back? I'm not going to race, my trail riding will be slower than many. I'm just having a hard time believing that a little pavement at 50mph is kryptonite for these bikes. Help me out guys/gals that know more than me. Especially if you are riding a KTM/husky/sherco on the road some

[@aatoratog]

it's fine on road as long as speed is below 60ish and you keep up with maintenance. 15hr oil changes, people get lots of hours out of the top end. things can go wrong though... I had a plastic oil pump idler gear fail that grenaded my engine.

[@aatoratog]

it's not really a street bike or a dual sport, it's a dirt bike. service and maintenance are all like a dirt bike.

[@MotoMatsalleh]

@@aatoratog so are you of the opinion that dual sporting and trail riding would maybe allow you to change the oil often and check the valves but leave the top end until there are signs of issues?

[@MotoMatsalleh]

Mechanically speaking, I'm not seeing the extreme difference between an exc-f, a 690 Enduro, and a wr250r (compression, hp per liter, etc) and of course what's written in the manual for maintenance intervals. To be clear, I'm not talking about if you are racing or really ripping

[@aatoratog]

@@MotoMatsalleh yes as long as you keep up with oil changes, keep air filter clean and check valves you should be good. I heard people getting 100-300 maybe even up to 500 hours out of top end. I used mine like a dual sport but it's def a dirt bike. it's identical engine to the dirt bikes with a bit more emission stuff on it and different mapping. 690 has 10,000 km service intervals and you don't need to change oil and air filter every 15 hours.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Oh god back when I had a Husqvarna 450 on the channel I used to get those guys ALLLL the time lol. Great stuff man!

[@toddkurtz7635]

One small correction, the weight difference between the two bikes is not 80 pounds. I have a 2017 KTM500 excf and my brother has a 2011 DRZ400S. The KTM weighs 260 pounds with a full tank and the Drz weighs 317 with a full tank. A difference of 57 pounds. How do I know? I weighed them both on a shipping scale 2 days ago. And the Husky 350fe weighs the same as my 500 due to the fact that it has linkage compared to the KTMs no linkage suspension. It's amazing how many people overestimate the weight of a DRZ400 and underestimate the weight of the KTM/Husky bikes.

[@ObliviousMonk]

i've got the husqvarna fe350, it actually weighs 220 pounds, and i've ridden the 500 excf, the weight difference is pretty noticeable. so the drz would feel like im riding around on an adventure bike lol

[@m.r.t9298]

eveRide don't sound so surprised that the chase bike was keeping up with the Husky. It's a well known fact that it boils down to 80% rider and 20% bike, I learned it back in the 70's as a kid reading Motocross Action or Dirt Bike magazine I forget which. Love the vids. Keep twisting the throttles. Happy holidays.

[@aaronbehindbars]

They call it the "6 Days" because that's how often it needs maintenance... I wonder what the maintenance schedule is like on the Husky? This 350 does seem to hit a sweet spot in terms of power, freeway speed, and weight.

[@offroadtrailrider77]

Aaron Fink well my 2012 KTM 350 exc-f has been flawless. 120 hours and all I have done is oil change and cleaned air filter and tires. Trail riding, slabbing, , adventure exploration, and enduro racing is what it’s seen. So far super low maintenance. Flawless EFI as well. Picked it up used for $4500 with only 60 hours. Can’t wait to get another one in the future. Nothing busted on it. All stock except for emissions junk removed and a FMF Q muffler.

[@mototrailz]

yeah me too...just sold my 450 six days 2017 in under 5 days being on craigslist. 5500 miles and 190hours with the same sparks plug. That KTM maintenance BS is over since 2014-15...and they know it but yet they still hate....whatever....they are missing out as the video above is pointing out. Also good resale value and i got mine as a left over for $9500...so no brainer...if you want to have fun...i mean real fun!

[@australiaadventure1166]

You ride a Grom Aaron enough said.

[@davidc1961utube]

KTM Trailrider the point I think is that you are counting hours, and my wimpy 300 lb WR250R counts thousands of kilometres. Power, weight, reliability. Pick any two...

[@offroadtrailrider77]

David Clark I owned 2 WR250R’s and after taking them all around Colorado and BigBend I determined I needed bikes that were more performance oriented wrt suspension and power. I sold them and got KTM 500 and 350. That was 6 years ago and never regretted it. When I ride I want the best performing machine. I was concerned about KTM reliability but so far that has not materialized. I see the WR250R as a steppingstone to the KTMs. I will say if I wanted long range distance then I would probably get one of the new 2019 ktm 690 enduros. They are on my short list. Too many bikes and not enough time to ride. Wish I lived in southern Utah.

[@DirtObseXXion]

I have ZERO interest in that bike, but Gdang if that wasn't one of the best bike review vids I ever seen! You Sir, earned a sub...

[@Trad-Am]

Should really try the 500's of ya get a chance, definitely feel heavier with their larger reciprocating mass in the engine, but actual weight is very close. Then there's the grunt factor, you can always ride it in a taller gear, and not really worry about shifting much. The one mod I found necessary, at least on my 2014 Husaberg fe501(basically a Husky without the linkage) was a throttle tamer, as in stock form the 500efi's really hit hard off idle. Now I also did the rekluse core exp 3.0 auto clutch, but that was for the low rpm technical stuff I like without stalling. I don't like the heavier clutch pull, or engagement feel as much as stock, and if it was a 300 2 stroke it's totally unneeded, but the 500 4t's do flame out easy at low rpm. That's really the biggest bummer, because the low rpm torque, and traction are amazing, but the rekluse was a decent compromise, even if or makes you lazy.

[@lospinchegringos4690]

Every motorcycle is a dual sport if you're brave enough.

[@TommyNitro]

Adventure riding: "taking inappropriate equipment to far away places" lol.

[@lospinchegringos4690]

@@TommyNitro You would be shocked and appalled by how far away I take my 200 cc, Colombian assembled, Chinese dual sport.

[@jijokoshyksjijo3989]

yep..!! I do all of my motorcycle things, including touring and off roading.. in my 97.2 cc commuter motorcycle..😅😅😅

[@lospinchegringos4690]

@@jijokoshyksjijo3989 mine is just shy of 200cc

[@brianharrigan8821]

POOR BOY !! IN 1972 I HAD THE HONDA PARREL TWINS 350- 400 FOR ADVENTURE BIKES, NOW, ITS STILL HONDA , AFRICA TWIN, 1000 STOCK , DCT, THE BST BIKE DESIGNED IN 50 YEARS !!! YOU LITTLE BOYS.......... .......

[@samueljlarson]

Love the FE350 but also appreciate how you're loyal to the DRZ and and other japanese dual sports despite their short comings. I have always prioritized economy and reliability over performance and flare but the FE is tempting me I admit. Great review!

[@xterrential]

60 actual mpg? Or is that number Husqvarna's mpg stat. We all know that KTM/Husqvarna lean the bikes out like crazy to get past the gestapo's emmision reg's.

[@EachAdventure]

Great video man! I am so intrigued by the new bikes but I just can’t wrap my head around spending that much money for one when the older bikes do everything I need them to do and more. Great way to not feed the trolls also 😂

[@Desertfox92308]

We always called them Husky's back in the 70's..Lol Have a great Thanksgiving from Phoenix, AZ :)

[@GladiusJon]

350 is beast, it's the only 4 stroke I would own.

[@cyriously_nick2191]

Gladius Jon Honda xr400..... I’ll just leave this here....

[@vq37vhr12]

The 450 even more beast

[@kwiknikk]

@@vq37vhr12 Don't think you really got the video

[@GeezerEnduro]

Same, that light weight means you can actually ride gnarl single track!

[@MrToad-actual]

I have a TW200 for the past 7 years. I want a 350 4s sooo bad.

[@jasonperryphoto]

They're amazing bikes! I bought a '17 500 EXC and I couldn't be happier. My buddy has a 350 and he feels the same way... thousands of miles on it and no valve adjustment or repairs have been needed. It's rock solid. I had to put a Vortex on mine to solve the flameout/emissions issues but, when I did, it just got sooooo much better. After seeing the exploits of @Braaping_kiwi and his 60k miles 500 EXC, I'm super-tempted to "adventurize" mine take it on longer trips. Light, fast, capable! What more could you ask for?

[@graemesydney38]

You just learnt; it is not the bike that makes the rider look good, it is the rider who makes the bike look good,

[@HeddleTown]

Great little review buddy and it is a good bike for sure but it's near impossible to find the perfect dual sport for an individual person but my 690 comes close for me! :D

[@hermanleeuwner5295]

690 rider here, agree 110%

[@ridingdeep8530]

I really like my dual-sported KTM 350XC-F, generally just the right amount of power - especially for our technical riding up here. I think the big difference between the 400 and the 350, at least for technical riding would be the weight, there is a pretty big difference between the two. Also, I bought my 2011 350XC for $4,000 not long ago and have invested a couple hundred in dual-sport stuff, no need to break the bank.

[@timt1346]

Honestly, the 500 has the same problem with the brakes. "Full kung-fu grip" is probably the best description I've heard so far. I prefer the slower revs on the 500, but the 350 is still quite good, even under my 6'3", 250lb carcass. The suspension always needs to be tuned, so really the pogo gripe is probably because it's a borrowed bike, not owned. Pretty good review overall though.

[@3threedeeD]

Great bike, but I wouldn’t really call it a dual sport, maybe a racing dual sport, but or an enduro, because of the maintenance. 15 hours oil and filter change, 30 hours valve check and 135 hours piston change and a lot of other engine work. Great bike if you have the time an money for maintenance! I’ll stick to my 2000 drz400s :-). Enjoyed the review, though!

[@brettkovak6344]

Eduard Avas just picked up my XR400! I’m good with that.....

[@RWWRENTAL]

GIVE eveRIDE 100k subs already!!! he deserves it. One of the best dual sport YT i know

[@hissenpissen3588]

Finally! Someone saying "Husqvarna" right (the first time). Greetings from Sweden.

[@minnionator]

Ive always been an "old worn out japanese bike" kind of guy too......I bought a 2017 FE350 this spring and never looked back. Love it!

[@NateB240z]

Nice vid! The FE350 is my dream bike and I love that you put the audio of the "correct" pronunciation in there. I just go with the socially acceptable nickname of Husky to avoid the wraiths! Lol!

[@cc3775]

Still waiting on you to ride and review the Beta 390.

[@xterrential]

I too would like to see this. Mostly because I have one and want to hear his opinion on it.

[@ricklieberson5576]

I have one as well. A 2018. I've had a few small quality issues with it, but overall I'm pretty happy. My old WR250 is heavier of course, but it is much smoother on the highway. I won't ride the Beta more than a 20-50 miles on the tarmac. It's much happier off road.

[@ColoradoDualSport]

And there it is! I was waiting for the direct comparison to the DRZ and you nailed it. While I'm sure I would absolutely love the FE350 I'm now not so sure that the extra $8k would be worth it. I'm glad to say that Xena is still my Endurocorn.

[@brianharrigan8821]

TENERE 700 = $ 9100. !!! AND ITS A YAMAHA !!!

[@cspoon123]

Haha that was a funny conclusion. Suzuki keeping up the the Husky that is. Sure if you ride slow enough on the Husky the Zuki can keep up... But really the smile that 350 will put on you face is priceless. I have a KTM six days version, its still a great all around bike.

[@peteransel2715]

Excellent video and great self-depreciating sense of humor. Much appreciated! After much research on new dual sports for camping adventures in the Sierra Mountains' forest roads of California with my twenty year old son, I bought two used, street legal, '96 XR250R's. The engines are bone stock, with the only simple mods being 4 gallon (18 L) IMS tanks, Seat Concept saddles, bar risers, wider foot pegs, and 14/45 gearing (compared to 13/48 stock). 80% of us are not even riding our dual sport/ADV bikes to 20% of their abilities, so at 240 lbs (108 kg), a comfortable 65 mph (105 km/h) asphalt cruising speed, no liquid cooling hoses to worry about, no injector pump to fail, low maintenance, and a very easy two kick (max) starting system, these bikes may be the lightest, simplest, most reliable, most fun, dual sport/lightweight ADV bikes ever made.

[@JensEskildsen]

The old vs new bike, and value for money is stupid, this goes for all bikes. You'll always be able to find a used bike, that will do 90% as good as a new one, for a fraction of the cost. And youre suprised thet a drz keeps up, on a wide fairly even track? Gee' what a shocker... Find some gnarly stuff and the difference would be much clearer..

[@nhbjhbbhbhgvb]

How does this bike compare to the beta 390? Seems like you would love the 390 too!

[@michaeljkasnter]

Love the H voice over !!! I could hear that all day everyday!!!

[@mt1885]

KTM/Husqvarna - has the BEST bikes they have really put in the engineering and QUALITY over quantity.

[@CaptainLicorice]

Nah beta got them beat

[@rockymtndieselrider1133]

I own one. 2018. Love it! Wife has the 18 fe250

[@davidtaylor2263]

Earlier this year I sold my DRZ400 for a Husky FE350 and have never looked back.

[@chadadventure]

Might want to check out 4:16

[@shibui2466]

What about maintenence? Does it keep it up with the drz?

[@iridemanila]

Husqvarna is killing the off road game!!! nice video as usual

[@mattviets910]

Great video. Dare you to make a video on XR250R dual sport!

[@MotoMatsalleh]

Yup, perfect as always..great stuff man!

[@thomasanderson7454]

I love the Husky and Ikea Meatballs!!!

[@Gravelcruiser]

Love the comparisons. I too have the occasional thought of purchasing a euro bike and making payments. Videos like these keep me grounded, and I mean that in a good way. Sure there are benefits to newer tech but those benefits come at a cost. My older tech Asian bikes just deliver more smiles per dollar and if that allows me to ride more places then that's what counts to me.

[@cr4zyw3ld3r]

Can you review the new 501S? I really want to see how it stacks up against the current competition because they did some great things on that machine.

[@chasingtrail]

As a pasty dadbod with even less talent than that pinky finger, thank you for helping me come to my senses and saving a bunch of money I really didn't need to spend.

[@p.t.anderson1593]

Love the video, especially the surprise/sneaky comparison with the Dr. Zed. That price difference is hard to get over...

[@toltod]

I went from a xt250 I got for my girlfriend (which I heavily borrowed) and went for a Husky 501. Very glad I went bigger, but didn't get the 701. Light, nimble and suspension is night and day comparison. Being a bigger bloke, I was tempted by the 350/450 dual sports and also didn't want to get into the heavier 600cc machines. Realized the first time I had to pick it up on single track that I made the right decision...that 500 has the torque and upgrading to heavier springs (since I am a typical Wisconsin body type) made the ride able to soak up big hits. Sure I've read the clutch slave cylinder may need replacement, but so far I"ve got around 1k miles and just been keeping up on oil /air filter changes and its been treating me kindly, even though its been on alot of single/dual track enduro rides. And I would like an aluminum sub-frame for hauling camping gear, but so far, l like my 2017 501.

[@WADZUP]

Well said Fe501 amigo!!

[@tanmilne]

You're videos are always very well made. I can tell you put a lot of effort and time into each and every second. The areas you get to ride are fantastic. I am planning on coming down there (from the great white north 🇨🇦) with my WR250R on the hitch of my SUV next year. Would love to check out some of these places and maybe even join one of your Rally's!

[@rideaboutadv3730]

Nice video, as always :). Can we expect some review of the new SWM rs500/rs300? I heard they are older husqvarnas branded like swm, for about half the price from the new husqvarna/ktm.

[@dirtypot125]

I've not seen your videos before, but that was a really good review! Enjoyed the humour, unbiased views and great cinematography. Subscribed :)

[@adamcaudell1643]

Sounds like your buddies 350 has air in the front brake line.

[@sparky337]

Adam Caudell thanks , I have same problem! I will bleeding them tomorrow 👌👍

[@trentonc9141]

7:35 oh is that how you pronouce it? Lol. I just bought a used 2018 ktm 350 exc-f stock with 560 miles on it to replace my 2004 DRZ400S. I'm selling the Suzi in the spring but now you're making me think otherwise. The problem is that I like single track and the DRZ is a pig weight-wise. But throw on some dual sport tires instead of the aggressive knobbies, and it might make a nice bike for adventure riding and local commutes here in southern Ontario (Toronto area isn't very adventurous like your rides). Thanks for this video. I know it's for the FE350 but the 350 EXC-F is pretty similar. With so many exc vids being on the 500, it's great to see one on the 350 so now I don't regret getting my 350. I also want to start getting into trials techniques so that's why I went with the 350 over a 500. That and for the fact that my 2005 450 exc I had 12 years ago was way to powerful for single track so a 500 would not have suited me. Anyways, thanks again for the great review. Cheers

[@hotsauce3700]

Wow! I’d love to live in Utah as it looks like you’ve got some of the best riding locations on the planet and I’m glad you didn’t turn into a meatball as it takes a lot of practice to say the “H” word-don’t risk it.

[@gofres]

Oops, you said EYEkea.... It's pronounced EEEkea... Good luck being a meatball. 😂

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

I recently picked up a 21’ Husqvarna fe350s and it’s a blast, I got it with 220mi with a bunch of mods on it that was owned by a guy in his late 60’s so it’s pretty much brand new and what I paid for it was pretty much a deal I couldn’t pass up so I had to scoop it up! Once the temps in AZ go down a bit I’m going to be hitting the trails every weekend and I cannot wait! I hope it cools down soon so I can start my journey asap.

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

I can relate to what you say Tyler about the front brake. My wife's FE350S seems to be boolene, all or nothing and nothing between. It caused her to take a spill yesterday in an area where there was no reason to take a spill. She was slowing down from maybe 25 mph on a gravel road when suddenly the front wheel just locked and down she went. I'm wondering if anyone out there has a fix for this? Is this just a characteristic of the magura brakes? My KTM 500 EXCF is just as smooth as can be and linear through the whole breaking process on the front wheel.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

EverRide , I know you don't answer your Subscribers , but believe me when I say the is a Unicorn Dualsport to replace the KLR, & dr650 ! & it has a smaller brother as well to replace the DRZ. I live in the Land of Aus and own one of theses bikes. Also they have just started importing them into the US. Its the SWM ,S , They do the Superdual , RS 650 , 500 & 300. I have around 5000miles on mine now ( trouble free ) and I ride it like I stool it ! . Look at my Utube reviews and update on the bike ( nothing as good as your channel but I'm not very techo) But I do get the point across about how good the SWM SuperDual is. Regards Paul.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

This review is interesting, I don’t own a brand new bike, In fact, I refuse to drop $11k on one when I have a perfectly good running 2005 crf450r sitting in my garage. So instead of dropping $11k on a new fancy bike that also has e start and tpi, I’ll spend less than 10% of that and slightly mod my CRF to be more trial friendly. Will it be “as good” as the new euro 350s (there seems to be about 10 of them now)? Maybe not, but it is still much lighter, more power, better suspension and the short comings are relatively easy to deal with (no e start, either kick the damn thing or get a rekluse). Gearing is a little tall (drop a 12t on the front). Harder to lug due tall 1st gear (rekluse solves this, or get really good at throttle modulation). The issue I have with the drz is that, yes, it “gets the job done” but it does it in a far less exciting way. They are heavy, lack top end power and the geometry is pretty slack as well. So they aren’t great in tight woods, open desert or the MX track. But......they get the job done.

[@dukegnarley]

what's up 360p, we meet again.

[@eveRide]

lol it's the price to pay to be FIRST! ;)

[@tomekkopanczyk8206]

@@eveRide I am 7th and still rewarded with 360p :D

[@techydog7854]

1080 comes to those who wait.

[@rickshawphilippines]

Try that z in the wet muddy rockey Philippines and you will be begging for the husky

[@DKINTHEWILD]

Yup I luv my drz for the same reason for the price of one euro queen I bought 3 drz's for me and the boys and a quad for mamma

[@timmychen6]

I wish I have a nice place for a ride like that in the video. Most of the trails here are full freaking harsh environment with super slippery mud, roots, and rocks. I have to lower the psi to 5 and proceed like 10-20 miles per hour with frequent drops.

[@RantzBizGroup]

This bike is what the DRZ wants to be in the worst way... "keeping up" is fine, but the white knuckle fear-in-the-eyeballs rider of the DRZ wants to be on the H.

[@christianwilliams1136]

The KTM and Huskvarna dual sports start rattling and shaking pass 65 mph because they have unbalanced wheels because of they have put the two valve stems on the same side of the rim. The wheels need to be balanced with either spoke weights. Here's a video explaining what is happening kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnYiIp_ZcmgbNU This engineer also fixes the flame outs issues that these bike have.

[@lackingpoint]

So how does the FE350 stack up against the also street legal Beta 390RRS?

[@MotorosVandor]

oh my god Tyler, that was real entertainment! Love it! BR, from Hungary

[@Tom-gt8yv]

Where can u buy this bike on the husqurvana webstite there is the fe350 but its not road legal and in the dual sport section of enduro there is only 700cc bikes..

[@SkateEverythingProject]

Love this video! Would love to hear more about the maintenance intervals on this beast...

[@stefanvonbrockdorff2942]

How would the service intervals be on this Husky when used for dual sport purposes and maybe easy trail riding?

[@JS-jg6ds]

Lol just changing the battery to lithium ion in the Drz would make a difference

[@whitedrguy6503]

Pity the Husky is a high maintenance off road enduro race bike not a dual sport, it is a blue and white KTM. It gets a little confusing now with people calling enduro bikes dual sports and big litre plus touring bikes adventure bikes.

[@garthlundquist8316]

Have you owned one? I have bought 4 and found them to be high quality. No mechanical issues in over 16,000 miles of use. Just changed oil, filters, tires, chain, etc. These bikes are solid and dependable but offer a much higher level of dynamic performance.

[@timsherwood7553]

@@garthlundquist8316 I see the refrain above repeated all over, and I don't quite get it either. My '04 ktm 2-smoke is great, no problems. The only work I've done is basic maintenance that was due when it was sold to me.

[@OnlyKaerius]

The Africa Twin is apparently great off-road despite being a somewhat heavy liter bike. I guess that's as close to the do-everything unicorn as we'll likely get anytime soon. Meanwhile I'm struggling to find a decent small road legal dual sport here as my winter bike(honestly anything lightweight, with a seat height under 31 inches and a soft suspension, that can do 60 would do, but they're rare as hens teeth unless I want to buy brand new, and even then the models I want seem to be unavailable in europe).

[@garthlundquist8316]

I have an Africa Twin also. It is far too heavy to trail ride with but does well on dirt roads and tarmac. The new Ktm 790 will be the unicorn bike for the serious rider.

[@OnlyKaerius]

@@garthlundquist8316 What will it do that makes it in any way better for dual use than say a DR 650, or KTM 690/Husqvarna 701? It's expected to be heavier than an MT07.

[@cardsroxme8495]

I think you should have mentioned the extremely short maintenance intervalls, so this is no longer a true dual sport for me

[@moorepower13]

Only Everide can make a love letter for two bikes, outta the review of one.

[@speedpower2740]

Funny how you pointed out the DRZ, because it's seriously overpriced on the used market considering its quality. I can get KTMs for the same price that are much better in basically every aspect, but people still believe the "European bikes are unreliable" myth, so most people will continue buying overrated overpriced outdated heavy Japanese dual sports. Oh well, more for me.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

That’s because it costs $800 (plus) to send out that KTM head for valves, guides, seats, labor, and if you’re smart about it - Newen CNC seat machining. Much more if you need cams, buckets, or you trashed the cam journals and need a new head.

[@SilverHawkk]

Mathieu Lacroix , I think that #EverRide is pointing out that even an *OLDER*, used DRZ400, costing $8000 less on the used market with much more primitive technology is still able to (more or less) keep up with this 350. He’s comparing it only because that’s what he owns. If he compared it to a brand new DRZ, maybe it might beat this 350 in some respects. But that wouldn’t be the point he’s trying to make and he doesn’t have a brand new DRZ to make that claim.

[@andycocktails]

@@petersouthernboy6327 Too true. Just cracked a cam journal in my te450, expensive fix. Plus the alloy is like cheese or something... way too easy to mince threads etc. My old drz was bombproof. Husky is heaps more fun tho!!!

[@petersouthernboy6327]

KTM is about $3500 more than a DRZ new. Which is a lot of money.

[@2fly1974]

@@SilverHawkk if your a sit on the seat rider then you should keep the drz because it's a lazy do it all bike...but when you pick up the pace and when you start pushing the bikes as a good rider will and does...that's when you'll notice the difference. I ride a 2012 kx450 in the Colorado mountains which I agree is too much for single trails there but have ridden with drz owners and they are nowhere to be found when I stop. The lack of suspension and power and excess weight will slow you down when you push that bike. I've regeared my bike and resprung and revalved the suspension and is much better now and maintenance otherwise has been butter easy and bulletproof. I've had the bike for 5 years and bought it from a dealership who used to race it too

[@motomac8392]

Video was beyond incredible as always. keep it up man!

[@cainable2241]

Hey there, Could this be used as an adventure bike for say, 1000km trip. Thanks!

[@JS-jg6ds]

I don’t think so

[@moppedmann123]

Go hardenduro with the dr and u will lighten it After 20minutes

[@zackfreezy]

Couldnt hear the bike at all just your annoying voice

[@ScratchBabble]

Nobody else comes Clos to your videos. Nobody

[@604rioso]

I may have missed it in the video but... Hows the FE350 for maintenance?

[@americandirtrider7662]

Same as a KTM. Recommended oil change every 15 hours dirt riding or 30 hours street riding. And valve checks every 100 hours.

[@tramagacity]

American Dirt Rider with these very short maintenance you cannot really call it a dual sport bike.

[@americandirtrider7662]

@@tramagacity I'd argue that it's still a "dual sport," as it can both be a dirt bike and ride on the street. It has all necessary equipment such as lights, mirrors, horn, etc. BUT I will agree that it's not a good choice for dual sporting. Like saying a Lamborghini isn't a car, because it's expensive and all about performance. Still a car, but you wouldn't exactly use it for Uber. Haha

[@tramagacity]

American Dirt Rider completely, you can make it a dual sport with some modification, larger tank etc.. but main concern is the maintenance intervals if you want to take it a week or two trip and lots of miles

[@scottaubrey8392]

Just call it a husky......You can thank me later...

[@markschwarzer4258]

What do you think of the new honda crf300L

[@WADZUP]

Great review Ty as you may have noticed I have the fe501 which is also an intoxicating Beast. I love your comment about the meatballs so utterly random where do you come up with this stuff?

[@DD-sn4iz]

lol then people just call it Husky instead

[@RidingJapan]

Have a exc f 350 six days. So much more I can handle. With plate and all. Riding the forest roads of Japan xD

[@Otaner142]

I want to supermoto this bike so bad !!!!

[@trombolio]

How often does he change the oil on that Husky?

[@premixpeter1972]

Bottom line is that while they're excellent bikes, the MAJORITY of riders would be better suited with a cheaper, more reliable, more forgiving, and more versatile Japanese enduro IE KLR, WR, DRZ, KDX, KLX, etc. Especially in comparison to a 10 thousand dollar Eurobike. Money can't buy experience/skill! Great vid as always!

[@milhollandandrew]

I’m having trouble deciding between a WRR, FE350, or a ktm EXC. I use to ride an xt250 when I was 18, about 10 years ago before it was stolen, and have been borrowing a family members KLR on and off for the last decade. Most of my riding is paved back roads as well as logging roads, but would like to learn some trail riding too. I would also choose to commute on the bike June through mid September. Opinions?