Husqvarna reviews

I bought this bike used last year. It was never used. I couldn't pass it up. It did not run well at first. The dealer sent me the the proper needle and a little advice. I also put on the the auto decompreesion head from a dealer in Australia. Now I have a light, powerful bike that is a blast to ride. It's fit and finish are very good. A little on the loud side even after repacking. Huskys are becoming popular again around here and this bike is proof of their quality. I also own a KTM 400 EXC which is a good bike but much heavier! Show less

I just got back into off-road motorcycles after being hit by a car while riding my 03 SV650S last summer. Suffered a severly broken right leg, broken jaw and a crack in the eye socket area, (while wearing a helmet). I decided that I cannot risk another injury like that so i am back to off-road riding. I am 48 years old, been riding since I was about 10 or so and just cannot give up bikes altogether. This is a beautiful bike, very high quality overall. Read many reviews on the Husqvarna's and they are always at the top. I got this one brand new with one (1) mile on it for $4700 cash including tax. Show less

Crazy power. Nice tuneable suspension, nice ride stance. Very light an nimble for a 510 4stroke, yet it feels planted to the ground all the time. All the greatness of a hardcore trail bike with blinkers. Husky is stepping their game up lately and I'm doing nothing but loving it. Show less

Husqvarna has a long history of building high quality offroad motorcycles and this model is exceptional. Top of the line components like Magura, Excel, Brembo, Kayaba, and Sachs make this bike a work of art and it is so easy to work on with everything accessible. This bike is definitely built to last a long time and the performance is fantastic! Show less

This Husky, like all Husqvarna's, is a feast for the eyes and it has the performance to keep you constantly thinking about your next ride. The only draw back is that because of the build quality and performance you have to be patient about really opening this beauty up, it takes a long time to break-in but the pay-off is long term reliability. If you like the excitement of owning an exotic, reasonably priced, high performance motorcycle, this Husqvarna will put a huge grin on your face. Show less

Bought the bike used with 3400 miles on it and a two year full warranty. Bike is just how I imagined. Feels like a slightly lowered MX race bike. Fast as any 450 on the market. Handles better than I can push it. I can also take anyone in a zero to 80mph race. Pins at 105. Perfect considering I'm not trying to kill myself. Suspension can take dirt well and is balanced good in the air. If you want a SM bike there is no comparison! Show less

This is the most awesome bike that I have ever owned. I feel like this bike should not be street legal. Every time I ride it I have a big smile under my helmet. It's perfect for any canyon run and carves like none other. It's a total rocket/wheelie king and it will make you feel like Jeff Ward. I have had many bikes through the years with a motocross background; this bike is not for putting around, it's a serious race bike with lights on it. Show less

I am currently campaigning this bike in the 2007 Mexican National Supermoto series, in both Intermediate and Masters divisions. It is my first Husqvarna, and I've been pleasently surprised at the handling, the power, but mostly bullet proof reliability. Not having a kick start worried me, but battery/starter/switch combo has NEVER failed to get things lit instantly. Stock power is competitive, although not overly impressive. Smooth and adequate with lower gearing, but will not help you if the track has a lot of long straights. Stock exhaust is super quiet, and upgraded system didn't add much power, but sure transforms the sound into a race worthy mount! Suspension rebound is a bit hard on the moto/dirt sections. Mostly durable, although the radiator is a bit small and light, shroud mounting tabs have all broken off. But this bike gets the job done, without having the expense of modding a motocross bike. Race it hard, and it will do its part, you just have to do yours! I have tried the factory replica 450 RR, and this, my friends, is a serious race machine. I believe it is worth the money. Show less

Too much bike for the street - for the rider of average skill and above average enthusiasm, but a refined weapon for the talented. Bike needs nothing in the way of mods for the street - even the exhaust system flows well enough to leave alone, and restrictions are minimal. For the track, of course, pipe and rejet - not much else is necesasary. Brakes are phenominal. Engine likes to rev (get the 510 if more torque is called for) but is a monster power-maker for a 450. This machine is superior to all other strret-legal supermotards - and by a LOT. The hypermotards are a separate, anomalous breed - apparently a designed AND contrived market niche that has no basis whatsoever in professional racing. The lightweight single clearly does, and has been the world champion configuration for a long, long time for credible reasons. The 450 SMR doesn't have a slipper clutch (the 450RR does), but one could be added easily enough (a likely priority for racers due to engine compression issues when cornering). Battery is improved for 07 so starting problems are no more. Beautiful craftsmanship - this bike is a piece of artwork, just so much more than most could use on the street (without getting badly hurt). Show less

This is a great bike. I rode it for almost two years, until I broke my ankles. This thing is almost indestructible. It has seen its share of crashes with relatively little damage. Broken levers and plastics until recently, I cased a double and broke both of my ankles. Surprisingly enough the bike came out in relatively good shape. It was still running and really the only things that I have to do is get a new front rim (it isn't straight anymore) and put in some stiffer springs in the suspension (they were kinda soft to begin with). All in all, it is a very good and well built bike. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good bike. Show less