2022 Husqvarna FC350: First Ride Impression by an "Average Joe" +40 rider!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Day one on my new Husqvarna FC 350, straight from 10 Cycles to the the track at GTR Complex in Gaston, SC. Please subscribe if you are interested in this bike, I'll be posting a more detailed review later as well as any tips and tricks I learn!
The 350 is probably the best engine in the sport. Good choice dude!
Great review Mark! I rode my 2022 FC 350 for the first time on Saturday and like you I was very surprised by the power. I expected all rev and no torque but definitely not the case. But when you want to rev her or don’t feel like shifting it’s awesome and the handling is very confidence inspiring!! Coming off a 2021 KX 450 that I can honestly say was to much for me at times I also don’t ride multiple days a week it’s the perfect bike for me. 52 years old, 175lbs vet rider. Also I forgot to mention they did away with the baffle they always had in the muffler it just has a spark arrester in the end. Enjoy your new ride!
Thanks, you too! I'm right in there with you, 48 and 165 lbs. PLENTY of power for sure. Did you try the vented airbox yet? Now that I have almost two hours on it, I will start to explore that too end power a bit on my next ride.
And also thanks for watching!!
@@markswartmx56 Same here I will try the vented air box cover next ride and see if I notice a difference. I know the suspension takes a few hours to break in so I’m running about 142lbs in the forks right now and it feels pretty good. The shock works great with stock settings and 105mm of sag so far. Looking forward to your next review to see what you think. 👍🏻
I bought the same bike. Getting it this wednesday! Cant wait!
@TheMaxter How did you go with picking up my dream bike ?
I'm loving these new Husky's, KTM's and even the Gas Gas.
@@scottyd2262 i wanted a a yamaha 250. But with the shortage caused by covid i had to upgrade a little haha. Great bike, i love it. Just need to work on skills to handle it better haha
I have a 2020 and I love it. I have SoPro Suspension doing my suspension for my weight.
I’ve got the 2017 (FE) version… had it since new. Oil and filter gets changed every other ride… it’s done 10,000 miles with no major engine work other than two valve sims… good choice
I agree with you 100% on suspension. When it’s working good you don’t notice anything. I have a 18’ fc450 and I always play with the front. But the rear. I have the SDI bladder, 3w, 5.4 spring and mild shim work. I never notice the rear now. It just works. But the front. Always something. Excellent review. 👍🏻
Haha good to hear it’s not just me - I swear I am 90 / 10 split as fas as messing with forks compared to the shock!!
I been looking for videos all over about this bike I bought one last Saturday an this is the first video I seen I took mine to the track last weekend an I like it an the power
Congrats! Hey, as you learn more about the bike, feel free to share your thoughts here in the comments! Honestly the thing is so darned good at everything, it's hard to even critique it.
@@markswartmx56 I agree I’m busy next few weeks wit weddings and vacation but once I get back to ridding I’ll forsure post stuff I figure out. I been using the husqvarna app it will tell you everything to do with suspension set up an stuff pretty cool
I have the same bike amazing 👏 huh I love it
I have the race tech gold valve set up in my 2020 ktm450 sxf, with air fork. Honestly, I felt like the race tech setup is a hit or miss with WP suspension depending the track. With stock suspension, I never noticed the bike having a rugged feeling like people say they feel on Ktm/husky stock suspension,. Didn't matter if I were on prepped or hardpacked like concrete, always felt like a sponge. But after having the gold valve set up, on hard packed not prepped, I now know what people say when they say the stock suspension feels rugged.
Great video Mark!
If your slap down is gone..that is good to hear!
100% gone! Honestly I had almost forgotten about that LOL!! These are really good forks, I'm running around 148-150 psi.
@@markswartmx56 so jealous…next time you at Revolution we may have to do a trade lap lol
I love my 22 Husqvarna fc 350 won't ever ride anything else again what air pressure do you like to run ???
Thanks for watching! I usually ran between 148-151 psi depending on the track. I actually ended up doing a Race Tech spring conversion, I need to do a video on it at some point but honestly I've just recently gotten the bugs worked out, so I want to get enough time in on it to be fair.
Wait until you get to 5 or 6 hours. The suspension gets really good!
Man I can't wait -- as of 6/8 today I'm at 1.7 hours. I dropped the pressure slightly from standard (152ish) but both tracks I've ridden on so far were hard baked so you feel every little thing. Hoping to ride the ClubMX public track this weekend, I will go back to stock pressure and that will give me a feel for how they perform in different conditions. I still haven't touched the shock... I haven't noticed anything I even would want to change with it. Really good!
@@markswartmx56 it's gonna be great my friend 👍😁 Enjoy the ride 👊 Old G
@@markswartmx56 Top Choice And so much Fun to Ride...Austrian Moto Version of a Swiss Army knife...👌
OK Mark ima tell you straight up.
Firstly you should be on a 250
Leave your damn clutch alone in the corners.
Roll the revs on smoothly from mid corner.
By corner exit you should be wide open.
Weight that outside peg. Get your inside leg up by the radiator shroud and do NOT look directly in front on the wheel.
You bring up some fair points and actually those are all things I am working on. I usually ride alone and without a spotter or coach it's difficult to dial these things in. I do use the clutch too much, but also keep in mind this was a very tight and loose track. If you watch my other videos I think you would see it isn't that bad on other tracks. I was intentionally not revving the bike that day as it was in the break in period. I actually considered a 250 but I don't see any downsides to the extra top end of the 350, especially when you factor in that I will be starting against 450s often. Thanks for the input.
You riding it like a 2 stroke!! Great vid tho and very informative
Thanks Stu - yeah those old two stroke habits die HARD! First lap of every race Iusually end up brake sliding and clutching if I am in any type of a hurry lol!
@@markswartmx56 I am 42 and had raced smokers all my life up until 2005, it took me 2 years to break those ha bits bud
Reason I will always love the 2 stroke. You can use that clutch. Reason I love the 4 stroke is you don't have to use much clutch.
It actually looks good
I have a ktm 250sxf 2018. Thinking about getting myself a 350.
Good review Mark. I've got a '21 YZ250f but I'm considering a new fc350. I'm 51yrs 6'2" and 180, and not even a year back into the sport after not riding for decades! I'm wondering if the 350 would be an easier bike to ride than my YZ250f? I like the fact that its lowered too. Sounds like I'd give you more confidence for cornering and jumping?
I think that 250F is probably fine for your weight, and the Yamahas have a lot of low/mid for a 250F. I had the '17 YZ250F and where I didn't get along with that bike was in the handling department, I lost the front end a lot. But I believe the Yamaha chassis also works well for taller people, I'm 5'8. Power-wise the 350 feels a lot like my YZ 250F but with maybe a hair more bottom and then a nuclear over-rev. So I feel like the 350 isn't going to get you that much grunt over what you have, just a lot more power on top end. But I love the Austrian handling as opposed to the aluminum frame bikes. More intuitive and forgiving in my opinion.
@@markswartmx56 Hey thanks Mark! I'll probably keep the YZ for a couple more years the go for the 350. Maybe Yamaha will have a YZ350F by then?
Cheers and good luck with the channel and riding man!
@@SteveKiziak thanks!! If Yamaha made a 350F they couldn’t keep it in stock! Maybe you can get a ride on a 350 in then meantime to see if it’s what you want in the future! I expect they will get a pretty thorough redesign for 23 anyway.
@@markswartmx56 Yes that bike (YZ350F) would absolutely kill! Maybe in a few years we'll see one? Thanks bro!
What Made you choose the Husky 350 over the KTM, I know they are 98% the same bike, just curious on your reason. Trying to decide what I should buy, I am currently on a '16 Kim 350. But like the idea of the slightly lower seat height.
I was actually going to go orange, but the Husky dealer could match the price I was getting on the KTM and had one on the floor while KTM was still on order. I liked the idea of the lower suspension for better turning too, although I’d say it’s a very subtle difference, nothing night or day.
does the 350 come with maps and traction control
Yes two maps, traction control and a launch map for race starts.
This got the 10mm lower suspension?
Correct -- that began in 2021 and they kept it the same for '22.
@@markswartmx56 Cheers
Same bike 2021
I got my fc450 from ten cycles
So then their 350 is a better bike than their 450? I think it is. They put more technology into it.
I'm not sure that it has "more", other than the lowered suspension idea? As for a better bike I am sure it will be better for me, and would probably be better for most 450 riders unless they are really heavy or really fast. The Japanese are missing an opportunity for sure.
@@markswartmx56 does the 450 not have the lowered suspension?
Hey, whats the top speed of it?
I have no idea, that would be a good question for a desert guy. Would depend on gearing I guess.
@@markswartmx56 but its fast enough so i wont be complaining about it? Btw i ride desert
54 HP… the same as an RMZ 450 but less torque. I would think it would be ok?
@@markswartmx56 yea i was more looking for a 350, 450 is too much so i wanted the perfect balance between 250 and 450
What is you full gear weight?
I'm about 166 without gear, not sure what I am with. I need to be more like 156 lol....
@@markswartmx56 I started racing hare scrambles last year after 40 yrs. I bought a YZ250FX thinking a 450 would be too much bike getting back into it. I am in good shape this year and have my 250 dialed in. I race in the super 60+ class and most of the guys ride 450's. They have an advantage on the start and the longer straights. I was thinking a 350 would be a good upgrade. I am 6'4'' and about 235 with gear.
Tough call - With how long those races are, I'd think any bike that is easier to ride faster longer would outweigh the start over the course of a race. But you have to love the long term durability and maintenance of that YZ 250!
@@markswartmx56 It is a 2018 and has been bullit proof.