2018 Husqvarna FE350 Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2018
- This is a quick review of my 2018 Husqvarna FE350 dual sport! this bike has been a blast and I have been loving it! Hopefully it helps you out too if you have been looking at what to buy! Make sure you comment, like and subscribe to the channel!
Rider: Jaren
Bike: 2018 Husqvarna FE350
Camera: Fuji XT-2 
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Dude... great video. You nailed a lot really good info, kept things brief and on point, maintained interesting video content and you were relatable in many ways which put confidence in your words.
Hey thanks man! Appreciate the kind words. We try to put out the best content possible! Thanks for watching!
Great review! I have about 1,000 miles on my 2017 FE 350 and reiterate the points mentioned. This is NOT a bike for highway riding in its stock condition. It IS a sick dirt bike that can be ridden on dirt roads or two-lane byways, but thrives in single or two track. The suspension eats everything and you can take on foot-high rocks head on. Absolutely the best bike if you have trails within riding distance of your house. If you’re going to truck this bike to trails I’d get a FX (or TE / TX), but for my purposes, with a lot of fun back roads in Southern VT, this is the perfect ride.
Sitting at 1300 miles on my 2018 FE now ;) This thing takes on all obstacles. Such a blast!
I just bought one today! You're review helps confirm that I made the right choice.. Nice job! Thx
Awesome man! You are going to love the bike!
Phenomenal editing and quality. you will be jumping up there with those subs soon with that!
That's for the info. I run/race a 300 2 stroke and feel like a 350 will fit good in my arsenal.
Thanks man! Been a busy summer, need to find time to make some more vids! Best I can describe the 350 is essentially a mountain bike with a motor, almost the same get up as a 450, but the nimble feel of a 250.
Thanks, that helps a lot. That's kind of what I am looking for in a 4 stroke. I am probably going to pick up a left over 19.
That would be a solid plan!
That first shot of you coming over the hill was really cool, but I wanted to see the front tire come off the ground. :D
I also have a DR650. Love the bike but I'm starting to consider something lighter and better suited for the tight trails I ride. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
The FE350 is a freaking rad bike and a significant upgrade for trail riding!
My story is almost exactly the same as yours except I bought a KTM 350 exc-f. They are amazing bikes compared to the DRZ400, they make things so much fun. You have some great filming and editing skills, keep up the good work!
That is awesome! I am loving the FE350, they do make things more fun. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
I've just moved from a heavier Honda to the FE350 and share your view on the benefits of lightweight bikes for that type of riding. I've only got about 120 miles on mine so am a few rides behind you by the sounds of it. Loving every mile so far. Enjoy!
Its a game changer for the technical riding over a heavier bike
I own one and have two words to describe the bike.
Confidence Inspiring.
I would 100% agree!
Agreed - this bike is super stable and eats anything!
Would you recommend it for a beginner (either the FE250 of EXC-F 250 because 350 would be too much for me I think) ? I've been talking with some people telling me I would learn better and easier on a KTM or Husky instead of a KLX250 or CRF250L because they are more maniable and light bikes. What do you think ? Thank you !
Ultimate enduro bike!
Looks like you’re off of china hat rd in most of these shots. Awesome video. I didn’t know you could get the FE350
plated.
Yep I was out that way! Thanks my dude! Yes, the FE 350 comes plated from the dealer :)
Got the 2020...its perfection
"Get out on trail and ride more" boom !
Hey I am about to buy a 2020 fe 350s with 500 kms on it and i am worried that the first owner hasn't changed the oil for the break in.
Question: When did you guys stop seeing shavings and from the first to third oil change; how much did the shavings dissipate ?
Thank you for your help.
Hey, sorry for late reply. It was about 3 or 4 oil changes before it cleared up! After that the only thing you find is clutch shavings on the drain plug magnet
I have a dr650 and a ktm exc-f 350! im debating selling the dr650....... did you keep it? I was thinking of getting a bigger bike what u do???
I sold the 650, just wasnt riding it much anymore so it didnt make sense to keep it. No plans yet to get a bigger bike again any time soon, but someday perhaps a Tenere 700 or KTM 790 - Jaren
Nice very compelling review. Good work
Good Vid, I ride the te310 and agree with the suspension comments. What camera are you using on the outdoor shots? They are really good.
Appreciate it! Aside from gopro footage, it was all shot with a Fujifilm XT2 in either 4K or 1080p 120fps
Rad video and great reviews, struggling to pick between this and the 350EXC
My other riding buddy and the other part of this channel just got a 350EXC ;) He loves it. We should probably do a comparison video
I have a strange feeling about it being revvy in sixth gear at 50. My XT250 on stock gearing is revvy at 50mph...
Good review. You and I have similar riding styles. This is the very bike I’d love to own...but the price tag!! Worth every penny, but you gotta have all those pennies.
It is indeed an expensive bike, but so far I feel it was worth every penny. Over 2k miles on it now :)
Oregon Dual Sport I have no doubt it’s worth it. I ride a Husaberg once and it was incredible.
I am wanting to change from DRZ400E to FE350 for the exact same reasons as you did from the DR650. Can I ask why you did not go for the FE250? Was it power alone or other reasons as well? The 250 vs 350 weight is not much difference.
I was able to test ride the FE250 and while it felt really good, it was lacking some lower end grunt that I wanted as we do occasionally have stretches of road we ride. The 350 is closer to the 450 in terms of performance, and I was not quite sold on a larger bike with more power, so the 350 seemed like the right fit!
Thanks for the info.
Aw yissss. Great footage!
Hey, great review. I have the same exact bike (year, model). I have one question - in the intro you show key switch and as far as I know huskys and ktms don't come with key ignition and did you install it aftermarket yourself? If yes - can you please tell me where can I get the kit? :) Thanks!
Nope, this came factory with the key there. Might be a US thing.
@@OregonDualSport yeah, I guess that's the reason. Taillight is also different from EU version. Will try to get factory key ignition then :D Thanks for quick answer!
@@sabakvavilashvili8239 no problem!
Nice bike! Whats the service intervals?
Thanks! Service intervals can be found here - www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/globalassets/manuals-pim-data/dok_bike_bed_18_3402175_en_om__sen__aepi__v1.pdf
Yea great vid and thanks for info on the bike. I am looking at a 2017 one. Would you mind me asking about your height and how tall you are (and the seat height). I see a lot about Huskies being tall (38 inch seat height). Thanks
I am 6'3" and I can ride it comfortably and pretty much flat foot the bike. Most moto/enduro bikes are going to have very similar seat heights due to the amount of suspension travel they typically have. There is also some sag as well once you sit on it. I would venture down to a KTM dealer or a Husky Dealer and sit on one!
I’m 5’ 6” and was very concerned this bike would be too tall before I got it. In the beginning, it was. However, I swapped the stock seat for a lower one for starters. Really, the best way to “lower” the seat is to become strong on the bike. I spent a lot of time doing Graham Jarvis type balance drills like figure 8s etc. I don’t ever feel the size of this bike and actually feel like it’s an advantage in rough terrain.
I ended up getting a 2017 KTM 250 EXC-F. While it is tall and I do go on my toes while sitting on it, I think it is fine. I am working on skills and balance and have done a few rides with no issues, so the height does not seem to be a factor. I am 5’8”. Thanks for the info.
Dus yours have mapping my 350 2017 Dus but I live in Australia huskys go hard
Unfortunately here in the US these bikes do not come with the good maps :( We have to buy an aftermarket ECU for the newer bikes, I believe 2017 and earlier could be reflashed.
Is this John Mayer?
Hello! Thanks for your review, it looks like an amazing bike! I have some questions though cause I’m looking to buy a bike and I’m confused between all the bikes available on the market. If you could answer me it would be amazing :) First, I’m looking for a dual-sport because I wanna do both : trails and road. My problem is that I would like a light bike (250 pounds and less) and the only ones with less than 250lbs are KTM’s and Husqvarna’s, which are very expensive and tall (I’m 5’5’’). I don’t know much about bikes and I hear a lot about maintenance of these two compagnies and how expensive they are. Is it true ? If I buy a Fe350, will I have to change oil every 8 hours ? Or I can wait every 5000km? I hear also that KTM’s and Husqvarna’s engines are more subject to break. Is it true ? Even if I treat my bike like a king and do everything I gotta do to keep it clean ? I’m ready to do some maintenance on my future bike but not too much neither, just what is necessary to keep it clean and in excellent condition. The other bike I was looking for is the Kawasaki KLX 250, but it is much more heavier. Is the double price (FE350 = 12850$CAD and KLX250 = 5800$CAD) worth the difference of weight ? Thank you if you can answer me and sorry for my bad English, I’m from Quebec City!
Thank you for watching the review! Also, awesome that you are looking for a bike! Now let me attempt to answer all your questions for you!
First off, its is quite the challenge to find a good bike that is 250lbs or less. I am only familiar with what we have here in the states, what you have available to you in Canada might be different in terms of what is legal on the road. Yes, KTMs and Huskys are expensive bikes unfortunately, you can find used ones around here in good shape for $7k or less. But that gets into your next point, all of them are tall at around 37in or higher seats, which is difficult to manage on a trail if you arent close to 6ft.
As for maintenance, yes the Husky and KTM bikes have more aggressive service intervals simply due to how high performance the motors are, they are essentially street legal dirt bikes and sacrifice very little in the way of performance, which usually means more expensive parts and more frequent services. You wont be going 5000 kms between oil changes on any KTM or Husky that weighs 250 lbs or so. The engines and bikes when taken care of are very reliable. I have 1900 miles on mine now with nothing more than oil changes(oil change every 10 hours) and air filter changes(clean air filter every ride or two depending on how dusty). I expect to be able to put at least 4000 miles on mine and I will be racing it more next year.
Now for some bike suggestions. The KLX250 is going to be an awesome bike, but as you said, it is heavier for sure. I would also look at the Yamaha XT250 and they make an older XT225, these will be bikes that have very long service intervals like you are looking for and should be super easy to maintain, in addition to that, their height should be good for your height as well. There is also a very good entry beginner bike from Yamaha called the TW200. This would be for a beginner as it is very mellow and not very fast, but good on the back roads and trails and super super easy to ride. I would encourage you to go to a local dealership that has the bikes mentioned and sit on them all and see how they feel to you! The last bike if you are wanting a Husky would be the FE250, its the lightest of their dual sport lineup and the cheapest as well, you might be able to find a used one. But it still has the same maintenance cycle as its siblings! Hope that helps, let us know if you have any other questions!
Thank you very much! It will help me to make a choice :) my boyfriend has a WR250R and it is really high for me so I guess the FE250 will be way too high either ahah. But I know there is possibility to adjust the suspension, well I think, because the dealer at KTM told me that, I guess Husqvarna would be similar. Thank you for the suggestions!
I want to add the point that one of the principal reason why I would like to ride a light bike is too be more confident with the maniability and "easiness" of control it could bring me than with a heavier bike (I hope you understand what I mean 😂) and I wanna learn technical trails too. That's why it brought me to KTM and Huskys.
@@MiissSomeone No problem! Yes a light bike will definitely help with maneuvering and tight trails. But a bike that you can touch the ground on better will be much better even if it is a little heavier.
@@OregonDualSport totally true! Thanks a lot!
If you're looking for better service intervals and still want to go to trails, get a wr. 250 or 450. engine is much more reliable than on husky and ktms, but the feel is just so much different. I had wr250r for 2 years and switched to fe350 and the suspension, hydraulic clutch, geometry, overall the bike is so much better on the trail, that it's just worth every penny I paid for it and every penny I will pay for the maintenance.
Good review!
Thank you!
Is it better than a Yamaha WR250R is the question
Apples to oranges really. The FE350 is a much higher performance motorcycle with like twice the power. The WR250 is going to be a more friendly bike if you do a lot of road miles, its service intervals are longer as well. The FE350 is a trail machine and is meant to be on the dirt most of the time. It can do road miles, but with short service intervals, it wouldnt be my choice.
Hahaha, u FPV too :) just bought FE450 and came up on your vid :)
I went from a 94 yZ250 to this bike and it was disappointing. Smooth as glass, quality components, and lightweight but it was boring. No personality, no hit, just a cruise and putt-Putt bike. I already spent $13,200 on it, and am planning another $1,500 for an FMF system and a Vortex CDI, but any other recommendations? I bought my YZ for $1,600 and I am having serious buyers remorse because, while the FE is better, it does not feel $13,500 better than the YZ
Sorry to hear that, not sure what sort of terrain you are riding with the bike, but it is definitely a woods bike and built for tight singletrack. That said, the mods you will be doing will make a huge difference in the feel of the bike and should add about 10 more HP. Depending on what you ride, regearing the bike could make all the difference for you, try going up a tooth or two in the rear to get more bottom-end torque. - Jaren
can this husky sustain 70 mph on highway? o have a klx250, decent trail riding bike, but on highway its too gutless when I want to trail hop
Oh yes, it will effortlessly do 70 with good power still there to pass. You are up quite high in the RPMs however, but I have done a good 10 min+ at 70 to get to a trail and I ride it around town.
perfect!!! sounds like the bike for me! only issue i might sustain 70mph for about 30 - 40 mins but i think with a sprocket change would be perfect then.
Yeah you will be fine
thanks so much!!! glad you made this video!! hope to see more of your husky went ahead and subbed
@@viralvidz4u257 No problem man! There will be more videos to come for sure! I have a pretty long race one coming up that I need to finish editing and upload and then we will have my long term review as well. Stay tuned!
Do you find yourself commuting or road riding it a lot? 6 month update?
I do a decent amount of riding around town and transit to trails or forest roads, but nothing extended. Sustained highway speeds is not much fun at all, which is to be expected as this bike isn't really built for that. Thank you for the reminder on the update review! I have about 1600 miles on it now ;)
The On/Off switch at 0:15, was it integrated on the 2018 or did you "build it"?
What you see there is how it came factory!
Fck me :/ Got the same bike just as 2017edition and it doesn't have one of these.. looks like I have to build an own version of this. Thanks for the reply =]
Does the husky stall out a lot like the excf from ktm ?
Not that I have noticed, I would say they are pretty similar
this is the bike i want to get, though it seems they're hard to find. ive got a drz-250 that i made street legal, but it struggles on road over 50 mph ( and is a little heavy for a 250) this bike seems like a good alternative step up to the drz-400, cause the fuel injection, theres the wr250 too..
While this bike can certainly do highway, its definitely not ideal as you are up around 6k RPM at that speed(60 MPH) you would want to get a new rear sprocket if you plan on doing more time on the road. Stock gearing is pretty good for the trail.
thats what i like about husky
Nice premium bike about what 10-11k. And then 3k drz400 keeps up with it basically
I was on a DRZ before I switched to my KTM 350. Even raced a DRZ in a cross country enduro race (never again). While yes, I had plenty of fun on the DRZ, I can't even begin to explain how much MORE fun I had on the KTM. It's like unlocking cheat codes. -Alex
Can someone send me some money? The vid is totally convincing. I want one.
Probably someone in Nigeria that wants to send you some, you might check it out!
Had one! Sold it and bought the wr450. What a mistake that was
WR450 isnt a plated bike here in Oregon. 350 is more suited to my riding style and what we have here