Husqvarna FE350 DUAL SPORT FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2018
- We got our hands on a brand spankin' new Husqvarna FE350 Dual Sport Motorcycle for a weekend thanks to my buddy Dave. Does it live up to the legendary Husqvarna hype? Mmmmm hmmmm! But there's a bone stock 320 lb gorilla in the room...
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eveRide ADV did you prefer the husky 350 over the beta 480?
I've had my 2016 FE350s since new. I've made a few mods (lowered, seat, rack...etc) but the biggest improvement I found was adding 11 grams of clutch weight. It idles in the rough like a trials bike. Love this bike and ride it everyday.
Curious how you go about that. I ride a Beta evo trials bike for single track riding, but am looking to move back to a regular trail bike. I've never heard of adding clutch weight, so it helps with lower speed trail riding?
hi 11grams is almost nothing .would you tell us a little more please
A genius way of avoiding the hoosk-var-nuh trolls haha!
I have the Husky 450fe and love it. The major flaw you didn't mention is the crazy short maintenance intervals.....15 hrs. Great vid!
Ive always been an "old worn out japanese bike" kind of guy too......I bought a 2017 FE350 this spring and never looked back. Love it!
Just like the rest of your videos, you bring a touch of class and educated view of anything you review. Certainly have helped a couple of my decisions. Thanks!
Excellent video! Really enjoying these bike reviews 👍🏻👍🏻
Video was beyond incredible as always. keep it up man!
GIVE eveRIDE 100k subs already!!! he deserves it. One of the best dual sport YT i know
eveRide don't sound so surprised that the chase bike was keeping up with the Husky. It's a well known fact that it boils down to 80% rider and 20% bike, I learned it back in the 70's as a kid reading Motocross Action or Dirt Bike magazine I forget which. Love the vids. Keep twisting the throttles. Happy holidays.
I've not seen your videos before, but that was a really good review! Enjoyed the humour, unbiased views and great cinematography. Subscribed :)
It might just be my mood but this was your best edited bike review yet. As cool as the new bikes are it is amazing at what you can do for half the money, $2000 DRZ plus $3000 in custom suspension and other mods will make one great bike set up specifically for the owner.
I think if you get those two bikes out of the desert and up into the woods you will notice a bigger difference. That extra weight will wear you out much quicker.
Very true
That’s one of the great things about dual sports there’s really no perfect bike for everyone someone should do a video showing best bikes for different terrain woods, desert , urban , and maybe best bike for doing all of them
So if you live in the desert...
I got a husky fe350 it's perfect for me, dirt roads to work, excellent control for the mountain riding in BC, gotta keep up on the maintenance but with anything you take care of it and it will last forever
@@hops6326 hey! Can it cruise on road at 70 mph without a problem? Dream bike omgg
Love the H voice over !!! I could hear that all day everyday!!!
You're videos are always very well made. I can tell you put a lot of effort and time into each and every second.
The areas you get to ride are fantastic. I am planning on coming down there (from the great white north 🇨🇦) with my WR250R on the hitch of my SUV next year. Would love to check out some of these places and maybe even join one of your Rally's!
Excelent vid, great comentry, great cinematography, great editing, no bias. great job, thanks
Great video quality and variation. Love the drone work
Love the video, especially the surprise/sneaky comparison with the Dr. Zed. That price difference is hard to get over...
Glad to see your back in the saddle. Just did some Riding this week for Thanksgiving week before the Rain hit CA.
Great info once again bro. Thanks for a well-made and informative video
Love the FE350 but also appreciate how you're loyal to the DRZ and and other japanese dual sports despite their short comings. I have always prioritized economy and reliability over performance and flare but the FE is tempting me I admit. Great review!
Nice vid! The FE350 is my dream bike and I love that you put the audio of the "correct" pronunciation in there. I just go with the socially acceptable nickname of Husky to avoid the wraiths! Lol!
oh my god Tyler, that was real entertainment! Love it!
BR, from Hungary
Great video man! I am so intrigued by the new bikes but I just can’t wrap my head around spending that much money for one when the older bikes do everything I need them to do and more. Great way to not feed the trolls also 😂
Always enjoy your videos and have watched many. All Dad bods and potato butts aside, it has been fun to watch your riding go from cautious, safe and moderated to cautious, safe and balls out Baja style! Hope you're enjoying it as much as it looks like you're enjoying it and half as much as I am.
Finally! Someone saying "Husqvarna" right (the first time). Greetings from Sweden.
Oh god back when I had a Husqvarna 450 on the channel I used to get those guys ALLLL the time lol. Great stuff man!
I have one that's just over a year old with 1600 miles and it's been in the shop for problems 6 times. Fuel pump, chain, ignition, battery, etc.
If I had to do it ocer again I'd but Japanese.
Great vid as always man. Dang I miss Utah. Anyway I think I’ll stick with my good ol drz for awhile yet.
Love this video! Would love to hear more about the maintenance intervals on this beast...
I own one. 2018. Love it! Wife has the 18 fe250
Love the comparisons. I too have the occasional thought of purchasing a euro bike and making payments. Videos like these keep me grounded, and I mean that in a good way. Sure there are benefits to newer tech but those benefits come at a cost. My older tech Asian bikes just deliver more smiles per dollar and if that allows me to ride more places then that's what counts to me.
Yup, perfect as always..great stuff man!
Good honest review
I can imagine. I just had the chance to test ride my first KTM 4-stroke, a 2018 450 EXC-F. What a REVELATION! Absolute PERFECTION and several levels above any Japanese-made dirt bike (and I own a DRZ). That ride was pure BLISS.
Fun video thanks again while i freeze till spring here in alaska.
We always called them Husky's back in the 70's..Lol Have a great Thanksgiving from Phoenix, AZ :)
Excellent video and great self-depreciating sense of humor. Much appreciated! After much research on new dual sports for camping adventures in the Sierra Mountains' forest roads of California with my twenty year old son, I bought two used, street legal, '96 XR250R's. The engines are bone stock, with the only simple mods being 4 gallon (18 L) IMS tanks, Seat Concept saddles, bar risers, wider foot pegs, and 14/45 gearing (compared to 13/48 stock). 80% of us are not even riding our dual sport/ADV bikes to 20% of their abilities, so at 240 lbs (108 kg), a comfortable 65 mph (105 km/h) asphalt cruising speed, no liquid cooling hoses to worry about, no injector pump to fail, low maintenance, and a very easy two kick (max) starting system, these bikes may be the lightest, simplest, most reliable, most fun, dual sport/lightweight ADV bikes ever made.
Husqvarna is killing the off road game!!! nice video as usual
And there it is! I was waiting for the direct comparison to the DRZ and you nailed it. While I'm sure I would absolutely love the FE350 I'm now not so sure that the extra $8k would be worth it. I'm glad to say that Xena is still my Endurocorn.
Happy Thanksgiving. Nice ride. Ride safe my 2 wheel friends.
I enjoyed your video. Definitely won't say the word... But that bike looks awesome.
That was a great review sir! I love the twist, coming back to the DRZ and it's ability to keep up with the modern, and pricey Husqvarna! I'm still riding the 1984 XR350R I purchased new in Phoenix in 1984 at the tire old age of 21 years old! Actually my son rides her more now, and I'm riding the 2004 XR400R I picked up and restored. My wife's 2013 xt250 has spoiled me though, I love that magic button. Just picked up a, new to me, 2021 KLX300 I'm fragmented camo. I want to like it as much as my old XR's, but the jury will be out until I get it tuned for me, the proper tires, etc. FYI, we're supposed to be in your neck of the woods this month, but with all the snow and bad weather we stayed in Arizona. This turned out to be good though since it was way out in the middle of nowhere in Mohave county where I found the KLX for sale while on our journey to Buckskin Mountain State Park down along the Colorado.
There is only one thing wrong with your videos that makes me very upset... There isnt enough of them :D
Great review Ty as you may have noticed I have the fe501 which is also an intoxicating Beast. I love your comment about the meatballs so utterly random where do you come up with this stuff?
I recently picked up a 21’ Husqvarna fe350s and it’s a blast, I got it with 220mi with a bunch of mods on it that was owned by a guy in his late 60’s so it’s pretty much brand new and what I paid for it was pretty much a deal I couldn’t pass up so I had to scoop it up! Once the temps in AZ go down a bit I’m going to be hitting the trails every weekend and I cannot wait! I hope it cools down soon so I can start my journey asap.
Nice video, as always :). Can we expect some review of the new SWM rs500/rs300? I heard they are older husqvarnas branded like swm, for about half the price from the new husqvarna/ktm.
They call it the "6 Days" because that's how often it needs maintenance...
I wonder what the maintenance schedule is like on the Husky? This 350 does seem to hit a sweet spot in terms of power, freeway speed, and weight.
Aaron Fink well my 2012 KTM 350 exc-f has been flawless. 120 hours and all I have done is oil change and cleaned air filter and tires. Trail riding, slabbing, , adventure exploration, and enduro racing is what it’s seen. So far super low maintenance. Flawless EFI as well. Picked it up used for $4500 with only 60 hours. Can’t wait to get another one in the future. Nothing busted on it. All stock except for emissions junk removed and a FMF Q muffler.
yeah me too...just sold my 450 six days 2017 in under 5 days being on craigslist. 5500 miles and 190hours with the same sparks plug. That KTM maintenance BS is over since 2014-15...and they know it but yet they still hate....whatever....they are missing out as the video above is pointing out.
Also good resale value and i got mine as a left over for $9500...so no brainer...if you want to have fun...i mean real fun!
You ride a Grom Aaron enough said.
KTM Trailrider the point I think is that you are counting hours, and my wimpy 300 lb WR250R counts thousands of kilometres. Power, weight, reliability. Pick any two...
David Clark I owned 2 WR250R’s and after taking them all around Colorado and BigBend I determined I needed bikes that were more performance oriented wrt suspension and power. I sold them and got KTM 500 and 350. That was 6 years ago and never regretted it. When I ride I want the best performing machine. I was concerned about KTM reliability but so far that has not materialized. I see the WR250R as a steppingstone to the KTMs. I will say if I wanted long range distance then I would probably get one of the new 2019 ktm 690 enduros. They are on my short list. Too many bikes and not enough time to ride. Wish I lived in southern Utah.
Great review. I have not ridden a husky fe350 but I'm sure it's amazing. I would be scared to at the same time because I would surely want one. For what I do, my drz is amazing.
VERY nice vid. thanks!
Am I the only one who noticed he says “Husqvarna” at 1:35?? You have 15 minutes... THE CLOCK IS TICKING!!! 😂
Great video, cool bike. Love watching your channel, keep up the great work! 🤘😎
Great vid. I want one!
Hey Tyler!
How would you rate this bike in comparison to the Beta 480RR?
Just curious, as I'm looking at these two bikes for an upgrade pretty soon.
A riding video with riding. Love it
Great video!
Great video. Dare you to make a video on XR250R dual sport!
I really like my dual-sported KTM 350XC-F, generally just the right amount of power - especially for our technical riding up here. I think the big difference between the 400 and the 350, at least for technical riding would be the weight, there is a pretty big difference between the two. Also, I bought my 2011 350XC for $4,000 not long ago and have invested a couple hundred in dual-sport stuff, no need to break the bank.
Great video! Nice riding!
What kind of drone did you use? Excellent footage!👍
What brand name is that gas tank? 270 miles? Keep up the great work!
What about maintenence? Does it keep it up with the drz?
Should really try the 500's of ya get a chance, definitely feel heavier with their larger reciprocating mass in the engine, but actual weight is very close. Then there's the grunt factor, you can always ride it in a taller gear, and not really worry about shifting much. The one mod I found necessary, at least on my 2014 Husaberg fe501(basically a Husky without the linkage) was a throttle tamer, as in stock form the 500efi's really hit hard off idle. Now I also did the rekluse core exp 3.0 auto clutch, but that was for the low rpm technical stuff I like without stalling. I don't like the heavier clutch pull, or engagement feel as much as stock, and if it was a 300 2 stroke it's totally unneeded, but the 500 4t's do flame out easy at low rpm. That's really the biggest bummer, because the low rpm torque, and traction are amazing, but the rekluse was a decent compromise, even if or makes you lazy.
Haha that was a funny conclusion. Suzuki keeping up the the Husky that is. Sure if you ride slow enough on the Husky the Zuki can keep up... But really the smile that 350 will put on you face is priceless. I have a KTM six days version, its still a great all around bike.
How does this bike compare to the beta 390? Seems like you would love the 390 too!
Looks like an older FE350.
I've got a 2019 de-restricted FE350. Absolute 'can do it-all' bike for all abilities. Beginners will have amazing fun and pro riders will have a race ready bike for all conditions. The power is super manageable. I'm just an average once a month Sunday rider
everyone i know pronounced it huska varna for so long that its ingrained in my head.
Go Drz! I have the 05 dr200 same color, spotted it right away.
What a great video thanks
And the Drz shows it’s awesomeness again.......
I love my 2018 big time. My only disappointment was how quickly the right side plastics melted and melted my riding pants too. I ride a lot at high altitude in CO so I wasn’t prepared for the lean mixture this bike was factory spec’d with. After some research I purchased a KTM and Husky fuel programmer. Not legal for highway use (ahem, ahem), and their exhaust upgrade to cool down the exhaust flow. So far so good. The bike is super sweet in every way I could hope for and, like you said, it fits right in there for the light weight dual sport application. The nice thing about the fuel programmer is that it’s really just plug and play. It’s already set up for my bike they way it came with no adjustments necessary.
Great little review buddy and it is a good bike for sure but it's near impossible to find the perfect dual sport for an individual person but my 690 comes close for me! :D
690 rider here, agree 110%
I’m having trouble deciding between a WRR, FE350, or a ktm EXC. I use to ride an xt250 when I was 18, about 10 years ago before it was stolen, and have been borrowing a family members KLR on and off for the last decade. Most of my riding is paved back roads as well as logging roads, but would like to learn some trail riding too. I would also choose to commute on the bike June through mid September. Opinions?
I love it drz400E model. If you do the 3x3 mod with JD jet kit, with skilled rider and some decent gym fitness you can really push that bike pretty damn hard. Surely, it will wear you down and quicker but the DRZ really is so capable and strong.
Do you have a review on the Husaberg FE570?
There are some amazing older dirt bikes that preform very well. That said being a flatlander the fuel injected bikes makes carberated models deal breakers. I like to travel to elevated rides.
The DRZ always pushes trhough in the end!
It's the bike to end all bikes!
Thanks! The husky looks delicious!
Honestly, the 500 has the same problem with the brakes. "Full kung-fu grip" is probably the best description I've heard so far. I prefer the slower revs on the 500, but the 350 is still quite good, even under my 6'3", 250lb carcass. The suspension always needs to be tuned, so really the pogo gripe is probably because it's a borrowed bike, not owned. Pretty good review overall though.
Hey Everide, how do you like the FE350 compared to the Beta bikes you’ve tested? I know the cc’s aren’t the same, but if you had to choose 1 for all around dualsporter, which would you choose??
Thanks!!
They're amazing bikes! I bought a '17 500 EXC and I couldn't be happier. My buddy has a 350 and he feels the same way... thousands of miles on it and no valve adjustment or repairs have been needed. It's rock solid. I had to put a Vortex on mine to solve the flameout/emissions issues but, when I did, it just got sooooo much better. After seeing the exploits of @Braaping_kiwi and his 60k miles 500 EXC, I'm super-tempted to "adventurize" mine take it on longer trips. Light, fast, capable! What more could you ask for?
So how does the FE350 stack up against the also street legal Beta 390RRS?
I just bought a 2016 Husky FE350s with 1200 miles for $5900. So far I'm very impressed, but I haven't ridden it enough yet. The previous owner geared it down quite a bit and it's an amazing tractor in singletrack. Not as fast with this gearing as my old 2004 Yamaha WR450 but I don't intend to ride it on the street, and it does have 6 gears instead of 5. The electric start works well, unlike my WR450, but I intend to install the Husky kick start kit anyway as I sometimes ride alone. My only complaints so far--no tachometer, and the cold start button is so far up in the frame you have to get off the bike to use it.
sounds like it is regeared? Love my 350!
I love my 2018 big time. My only disappointment was how quickly the right side plastics melted and melted my riding pants too. I ride a lot at high altitude in CO so I wasn’t prepared for the lean mixture this bike was factory spec’d with. After some research I purchased a KTM and Husky fuel programmer. Not legal for highway use (ahem, ahem), and their exhaust upgrade to cool down the exhaust flow. So far so good. The bike is super sweet in every way I could hope for and, like you, it fits right in there for the light weight dual sport application. The nice thing about the fuel programmer is that it’s really just plug and play. It’s already set up for my bike they way it came with no adjustments necessary.
I ride a ‘17 Husky FE350...my cousin had the ‘16 and convinced me to get one. I’ve ridden motorcycles and quads forever but never owned one. Only motorcycles I ever purchased was my first (2002 Honda CBR600 F4i) then during the trend a 2003 Honda XR50 which I built up and prob spent the amount of the cost of a 450 motorcross bike. Ha ha sold the CBR a few years later and still have the 50 to this day. Always rode friends’ quads and dirtbikes but until last year never owned one myself. Wanted one forever but for whatever reason never bought one. But gladly to say I’m now a proud owner of a dual sport bike that for me is perfect for me! Love being able to just open the garage door and go ride. Glad I went with the plated bike as opposed to a track bike.
Between the 16 and 17 FE350, what are your thoughts?
I can’t really speak to the differences between the ‘16 vs ‘17. From reading a few snippets here and there the ‘17 was completely redesigned. Motor, electronics and suspension. And even with major differences my riding ability wouldn’t really be able to notice them anyways. I know after 2015 Husqvarna was bought out by KTM. And since then parts are now more readily available and the reliability has bumped up considerably. Anyways, don’t think I answered your question but I didn’t want to leave ya hangin’! Ha ha
Hah well I appreciate the try. I was just curious if you can feel the difference in geometry or power delivery. And I know the 16s came with 4CS forks, but I don't know if the 17 has Xplor 48s or still 4CS. Anyway, thanks for the reply.
Only Everide can make a love letter for two bikes, outta the review of one.
Sincing the jump cuts with the music while doing the "walk around" of the FE350 must have taken some time. Well done!
😅@ you putting in someone else'spronunciationn of "Husqvarna". thanks for the comparison in power and grunt between 250 and 450. love the moto commentary and the way you work the specs into the conversation. it's those tiny edits like Husky's pronounciation that really set you apart, tho.
k great videos...what is the name of musician/band please on Husky 350fe video??..love the tune but shazam doesnt recognize
Earlier this year I sold my DRZ400 for a Husky FE350 and have never looked back.
Oh great, now I want one!
How would the service intervals be on this Husky when used for dual sport purposes and maybe easy trail riding?
Hey EverRide Love it I have some Heath propobems! someday!
Would you say for the better bang for your buck, get a brand new drz400 in the supermoto trim or drz400 in dual sport trim
I love the Husky and Ikea Meatballs!!!
I went from a xt250 I got for my girlfriend (which I heavily borrowed) and went for a Husky 501. Very glad I went bigger, but didn't get the 701. Light, nimble and suspension is night and day comparison. Being a bigger bloke, I was tempted by the 350/450 dual sports and also didn't want to get into the heavier 600cc machines. Realized the first time I had to pick it up on single track that I made the right decision...that 500 has the torque and upgrading to heavier springs (since I am a typical Wisconsin body type) made the ride able to soak up big hits. Sure I've read the clutch slave cylinder may need replacement, but so far I"ve got around 1k miles and just been keeping up on oil /air filter changes and its been treating me kindly, even though its been on alot of single/dual track enduro rides. And I would like an aluminum sub-frame for hauling camping gear, but so far, l like my 2017 501.
Well said Fe501 amigo!!
awesome vid
I have ZERO interest in that bike, but Gdang if that wasn't one of the best bike review vids I ever seen! You Sir, earned a sub...
I like how you included the actual way to say HUSQVARNA, someone from Husqvarna in real life, Like myself. Go crazy with the pronunciation. I moved to america a few years ago. Most people think its a made up name. It's literally a city. Big industrial city that sadly in the shadow of a bigger brother near by. Jönköping. Husqvarna is many things, Motorcycles, sowing machines, weed wackers and chainsaws. And even a Hockey team. :D
Did it come with the mirrors and turn signals?
Where can I get the blue plastics for my fe 350?
Great vid! Too bad we can't get the DRZ's round my hood for less then 4k. If they are, they're pretty clapped out.
One small correction, the weight difference between the two bikes is not 80 pounds. I have a 2017 KTM500 excf and my brother has a 2011 DRZ400S. The KTM weighs 260 pounds with a full tank and the Drz weighs 317 with a full tank. A difference of 57 pounds. How do I know? I weighed them both on a shipping scale 2 days ago. And the Husky 350fe weighs the same as my 500 due to the fact that it has linkage compared to the KTMs no linkage suspension. It's amazing how many people overestimate the weight of a DRZ400 and underestimate the weight of the KTM/Husky bikes.
i've got the husqvarna fe350, it actually weighs 220 pounds, and i've ridden the 500 excf, the weight difference is pretty noticeable. so the drz would feel like im riding around on an adventure bike lol