Husqvarna SM 450R (2008-09)

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The Husqvarna SM 450R motorcycle was produced from 2008-09 and is equipped with a four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 449cc. With a compression ratio of 12.9:1 and a liquid cooling system, its lubrication system includes dry sump with two oil pump rotors and a cartridge filter. The induction system features electronic injection MIKUNI D42 and ignition is digital CDI. The motorcycle comes with both electric and kick starting options and has a maximum power of 46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 41.5 Nm / 30.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet and multiple discs with cable operation and the transmission is 6-speed, with a chain final drive system. The motorcycle’s frame is made of steel single tube cradle with round tubes and a rear frame made of light alloy. Its 50mm Marzocchi upside down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle, compression, and rebound stroke adjustment provides a 250 mm / 9.8 inches front wheel travel while the rear suspension (progressive ‘soft damp’ with hydraulic adjustable single shock absorber with spring preload, compression, and rebound adjustment) provides a 290 mm / 11.4 in rear wheel travel. The front brakes are a single 320mm disc with 4 piston caliper and the rear brakes are a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle’s tires are 120/70-17 for the front and 150/60-17 for the rear, with a wheelbase of 1495 mm / 58.9 inches, a seat height of 915 mm / 36.0 inches, and ground clearance of 270 mm / 10.6 inches. It weighs 119.2 kg / 262.8 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 9.2 litres / 2.4 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Husqvarna SM 450R

Year: 2008 – 09


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 vlave
Capacity: 449 cc / 27.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 97 X 60.7 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter
Induction: Electronic injection MIKUNI D42
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 41.5 Nm / 30.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.000 (28/14), 2rd 1.611 (29/18), 3th 1.333 (24/18), 4th 1.086 (25/23), 5th 0.920 (23/25), 6th 0.814 (22/27)

Frame: Steel single tube cradle (round tubes); rear frame in light alloy
Front Suspension: 50mm Marzocchi Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 250 mm / 9.8 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive ‘soft damp’ with hydraulic adjustable single shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment compression stroke double adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 290 mm / 11.4 in
Front Brakes: Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 150/60 -17
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 915 mm / 36.0 in
Ground Clearance: 270 mm / 10.6 in
Dry Weight: 119.2 kg / 262.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal

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