| Attribute | Highland 450 MX 2009 × | Husqvarna FE 450 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2017 |
| Make | Highland | Husqvarna |
| Model | Highland 450 MX | Husqvarna FE 450 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 449.3 |
| Power (kw) | 41.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 51.1 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 63.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4´ chain |
| Ignition | Highland integrated engine management system with ignition coil fitted directly on the spark plug | Keihin EMS |
| Clutch | Lubricated multi disk | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Magura hydraulics |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump, filter, pressure lubricated crankshaft and gearbox | - |
| Compression | 12.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Öhlins/Marzocchi | WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins | WP shock absorber with linkage |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brembo double piston floating caliper | Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo floating caliper | Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake dis |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Hy-Tens. VTS OUTOKUMPU Stailnless steel | 25CrMo4 steel central-tube |
| Front tyre | - | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 140/80-18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,482 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 103 | 110 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 998 | 970 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 350 | 345 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7 | 8.5 |