Segment: Supermotard
Production years: 2011, 2012
In 2011, the Swedish motorcycle maker introduced the Husqvarna SMR 449, with a design that outstripped that of other motard motorcycles. It stands out for its looks, cutting-edge technology, and exclusive layout.
Husqvarna was a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor products, such as chainsaws, robotic lawnmowers, trimmers, brush cutters, cultivators, garden tractors, and, why not, motorcycles.
The bike was made around a single-tube cradle steel frame and a light alloy rear frame. The frame housed the suspension system, which consisted of a 50 mm inverted Marzocchi adjustable telescopic fork on the front with 250 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock on the rear with 290 mm of travel.
In the braking department, the motorcycle packed a 320 mm disc on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc on the rear wheel. The front was clamped by a four-piston caliper and the rear by a single-piston caliper.
The 2011 Husqvarna SMR 449's power came from a 449cc four-stroke liquid-cooled one-cylinder engine. A fuel injection system managed the powerhouse, which was assisted by a six-speed transmission.
The bike's aesthetic department was complemented by standard features, like wire-spoke wheels with road tires, a high-mounted front fender, a single headlight integrated into a small cowl, a single seat, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted high on the right-hand side, an engine bottom cover, and a dual-sided swingarm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 449 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x2.3 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | Horsepower: | -/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel/alloy | Front Suspension: | 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork | Rear Suspension: | Sachs progressive shock absorber | Front Brake: | single 320 mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 85.4 in OR 2169 mm | Overall Width: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Seat Height: | 32.1 in OR 815 mm | Wheelbase: | 57.5 in OR 1461 mm | Ground Clearance: | 11 in OR 279 mm | Weight: | 260 lbs OR 118 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.2 gallons OR 8.3 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 -17 | Rear: | 150/60 -17 |
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