First Ride On The 2022 Husqvarna FC450!

New bike season continues to deliver, as we took possession of the 2022 Husqvarna FC450 last week. Although the machine is mostly unchanged for the new year, aside from some minor updates and new graphics, the 450cc Husqvarna is undoubtedly one of our favorites in the fleet. We had SML test rider Rene Garcia and our very own Donn Maeda put the white machine to the test at State Fair MX before giving us their initial impression. Check it out!

[@jonlebon5086]

Rene Garcia has perfect form in corners, leg up and centered on the bike is on point

[@Jorgem1010]

Looked like the perfect ride day

[@evans4119]

What will be different on the 22 1/2 rockstar edition since it will be a 23 preview

[@frankcraymerdds3875]

Vs Gas Gas, how does it differ performance wise?

[@Scrubdaddy135]

Finally whipping 🙈🤣

[@Scrubdaddy135]

You don’t look bad on that thing🤣

[@RideFishHunt]

Gasgas

[@MXJEFF94]

…. So how are we not talking about it being 10mm lower than KTM and the better handling…?

[@tomporgy1143]

Or the cheap subframe that is prone to breaking?!?!?!?!?! : (

[@MXJEFF94]

@@tomporgy1143 the carbon fiber sub frame is anything but cheap and is reliable. But ok. 👌

[@tomporgy1143]

@@MXJEFF94 "composite" carbon subframe; that's from Husq'!!!

[@tomporgy1143]

@@MXJEFF94 "composite" carbon subframe; that's from Husq'!!!

[@jayriverside9547]

..I will never Ever understand why people like to ruin MX or Car videos with loud obnoxious music... Real dirtbike people want to hear the bike as much as possible when your not talking..Oh well, to each his own