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2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 First Look

Husqvarna continues to add to its street lineup with the new Svartpilen 701. Shown as a concept at last year’s EICMA show, the “Black Arrow” is ready to join the Vitpilen 701 “White Arrow” in Husky’s street lineup. The 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 draws inspiration from the flat track scene.

2019.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition Review - First Ride

The Husky FC450 gets the Rockstar treatment Credit: Photos by Jamin Mathis By Dominic Cimino 2019.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition Editor Score: 95.25% Engine 19.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 10.0/10 Brakes 10.0/10 Instruments/Controls 4.75/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 10.0/10 Appearance/Quality 10.0/10 Desirability 10.0/10 Value 8.5/10 Overall Score 95.25/100 Motocross is a sport that demands a high performing motorcycle capable of delivering specific attributes to help a rider go fast. The best bikes combine performance, ergonomics, and style points (among many other traits) into a single package that we, as riders, use to figure out which is best for us. Unlike our street motorcycle brethren, us motocross folk have a limited amount of European manufacturers to choose from when comparing makes/models to the Japanese competition.

EICMA 2012: Introducing the Brutus, the Two-Wheeled SUV

You’d be forgiven if you thought the motorcycle pictured here was a Husqvarna on steroids. No, despite the red and white colors and Husky’s recent reputation for showcasing surprising concept models at EICMA (such as the Mille 3 in 2010 and the Baja at this year’s show), the bike shown here is an all new model called the Brutus from a company called Over. Designed by Alessandro Tartarini, formerly Lambretta designer and son of the founder of Italian motorcycle company Italjet, the Brutus is a pre-production concept that has been described as being a two-wheeled SUV.