2009 Husaberg
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Since most of us here are motor tech junkies and Euro bike nuts... I thought I'd share the preliminary photos of the 2009 Husaberg.
Completely new engine with the cylinder angled some 70 degrees forward, almost "completely laying down". The motor / trans is stacked with the crank over the countershaft. Downdraft EFI, one piece radiator, perimiter frame, fuel tank under seat, protected exhaust header, few exposed lines, centered shock - not offset like the KTM and cassette style gearbox. Oh, the chain is finally on the correct side. I’m waiting for info on how the 70 degree engine affects the CG. It must be balanced like a trials bike. |
Better pictures courtesy Jocke at Husaberg.org
http://www.husaberg.org/modules/gall...450_studio.jpg Hard facts: Facts Husaberg 450FE 2009 Engine 1-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC, 4 valve Displacement 448.6 cc Bore/Stroke 95/63.4 mm Compression 11.9:1 Starter Electrical, 6 Ah No of gears 6 Fuel management Keihin EMS with EFI Clutch Multi disc, wet, Magura hydraulic operated Frame Perimeter Chrome-molly Sub-frame Polyethylene (plastic) Handlebar Tapered aluminium Suspension front WP USD 48, fully adjustable Suspension rear WP PDS 5018 DCC, fullt adjustable Susp travel Front 300 mm, rear 335 mm Brakes front/rear Two piston/ single piston, Brembo Wheels front/rear 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Excel Tires front/rear 90/90-21"; 140/80-18“ Steering angle 63.5° http://www.husaberg.org/modules/gall...husa_pers2.jpg http://www.husaberg.org/modules/gall...husa_pers1.jpg |
That is one (IMO) good looking machine. Not sure about the technology though. Us dirt bikers are a conservative lot.
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Ha! Caught you out. The gearbox is behind the motor on the CT90.
The more I look at the 'Berg though the better looking it is. IMO probably the best looking dirt bike EVER. |
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Yeah, I had noticed that. Now just swap the exhaust and intake ports. We all know what happened to the last company that tried that :D
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The center of gravity seems high on this bike.
You know how all the magazines whined about the high CG of the Yamaha 4 strokes because of the dual cam motor.:confused: |
I read that the crankshaft is in line with the center of gravity on the bike, this evidently makes the bike handle better as crank shaft spinning at the c.o.g of the bike apparently cancells out a lot of crank shaft effect ... something like that anyway.
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Another write-up here...
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/09nov...berg_450fe.htm |
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