2011 Husqvarna TE449

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    2011 Husqvarna TE449 Review
    HUSQVARNA TE449: A NEW BREED
    The design of the new 449/511 range outstrips that of other off road models and stands out immediately for its looks, exclusive layout and cutting-edge technology.
    DESIGN AND LAYOUT
    The line is completely new: slim, svelte and refined. The single piece side panel runs from where traditionally the fuel tank would be, all the way back to the rear mudguard, allowing the rider free and unhindered movement. There is no chance of snagging boots or pants on the edges of the panels with this design.
    Besides the aesthetic and ergonomic aspects, the new design also makes maintenance easier as the air filter, rear shock and throttle body can all be accessed with ease. The long seat, which runs from the rear mudguard to the steering head, offers completely free longitudinal movement.
    MASSES AND CENTER OF GRAVITY
    The idea behind the TE 449 is ‘mass centralisation’ – to keep the weight of the bike concentrated as close as possible to the centre of gravity and to design a chassis which adapts perfectly to the demands of competitive Enduro racing. This solution, which Husqvarna calls CTS (Coaxial Traction System), eliminates the variation in the length of the chain during rear suspension movement, minimising the effect of the final drive on the bikes handling. This solution allows a longer swing arm whilst still retaining a wheelbase similar to our competitors, ensuring greater traction, which for Enduro means tangible advantages.
    The chassis layout allows the modern DOHC engine to be mounted closer to the centre of the bike, whilst tilting the cylinder further forward allows a long and straight air intake path at the same time as keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible.
    Again, continuing the theme of mass centralisation, the two part fuel tank design provides a total of 8.5 litres capacity in a low mounted 2 litre pump housing and a 6,5 litre under seat main tank. The under seat fuel tank layout permits the airbox to be located in a protected and fluidodynamically favourable position above the engine with the actual air intake being at the height of the steering column, in a raised and sheltered position to minimise the intake of dust or water.
    REFERENCE PERFORMANCES
    The TE 449 is equipped with a cutting-edge 4 valve dual camshaft engine which has been significantly improved thanks to the experience gained by Husqvarna in its many years of offroad racing.
    The gear ratios for both the Enduro and MX versions have been completely changed: the Enduro now uses a 6 speed transmission and the ratios have been modified on the basis of the experience gained during Salminen and Tarkkala's races. The ignition timing has been optimised with maps specific to the two different capacities and exhaust systems.
    The clutch is controlled hydraulically, offering a smoother and more progressive action withgreater consistency also under stress.
    HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE
    The perimeter design chassis is made of high strength steel tubing. The geometry of the rear suspension is revolutionary, with a new linkage mounted on top of the alloy swing arm.
    This solution offers many advantages: it increases the ground clearance, improves general reliability thanks to the reduced exposure of the components and makes maintenance easier. But there's more: dynamically, by exploiting the advantages of the double cradle frame made in high strength steel tubing, the roughness of the ground is absorbed more gradually, attenuating the stresses on the rider.
    The advantages when jumping are also remarkable with the recoil effect of the rear wheel being significantly reduced and the smoothness of the suspension is particularly perceivable on rougher and more difficult ground.
    COAXIAL TRACTION SYSTEM
    A real refinement in the field of chassis design and exclusive to the TE/TC 449/511 range is the CTS, the Coaxial Traction System. The advantages of the CTS system compared to the traditional systems are huge. During the suspension movement along the whole stroke, the chain is not subject to any change in length. The tension of the chain remains constant regardless of the swing arm position, while the chain and sprockets benefit from reduced wear. An important positive effect on the riding characteristics is the marked reduction of the impact of alternating the load on the transmission.
    More in general, the values obtained by adopting the CTS have a much more uniform trend in all conditions, leading to improved ridability and stability of the motorcycle.
    TOP OF THE RANGE COMPONENTS
    The new TE is equipped with the most advanced components in the Off Road sector. For the front brake, there is a Brembo system with floating caliper and 260 mm wave rotor, while the rear brake consists of a floating calliper operating on a 240 mm rotor.
    The suspension is entrusted in full to the specialists of Kayaba, with 48 mm forks, adjustable for compression and rebound damping and a Kayaba rear shock absorber designed specifically for Enduro use with settings optimised in collaboration with the racing team.
    New Husqvarna TE 449: the perfect combination of elements to win every challenge.


    2011 Husqvarna TE449 - International Specifications
    MSRP* $ See your local Husqvarna dealer for pricing.

    General features
    MITO EV
    CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / Technical data
    07/10
    TE449
    CARATTERISTICHE GENERALI
    General features
    DIMENSIONI, PESO, CAPACITÀ/
    Dimensions, weight, capacities
    INTERASSE / Wheelbase ............................ mm/in. 1490/ 58.66
    LUNGHEZZA TOTALE / Overall lenght ....... mm/in. 2280 / 89.76
    LARGHEZZA MAX. / Overall width ............ mm/in. 820 / 32.28
    ALTEZZA MAX. / Overall height ................. mm/in. 1260 / 49.61
    ALTEZZA SELLA / Saddle height ............... mm/in. 963 / 37.91
    ALTEZZA MIN.DA TERRA /
    Min. ground clearance ................................. mm/in. 335 / 13.19
    INCLINAZIONE CANNOTTO DI STERZO /
    Caster angle....................................................................................25.8°
    AVANCORSA / Trail .................................... mm/in. 101 / 3.98
    PESO IN ORDINE DI MARCIA, SENZA CARBURANTE/
    Kerb weight, without fuel ........................... Kg/lb. 113 / 249.12
    CAPACITÀ SERBATOIO CARBURANTE /
    Fuel tank capacity ....................................... l 8.5
    U.S. Gallons 1.93
    Imp. Gallons 1.85
    Q.TA' OLIO NEL BASAMENTO /
    Transmission oil ........................................... l 1.15
    U.S. Quarts 1.04
    Imp. Quarts 1.01
    MOTORE / Engine
    CARATTERISTICHE / Characteristics
    TIPO / Type
    MONOCILINDRICO 4 TEMPI / Single cylinder, four stroke
    ALESAGGIO / Bore ..................................... mm/in. 98 / 3.86
    CORSA / Stroke ........................................... mm/in. 59.6 / 2.35
    CILINDRATA / Displacement ........................ cm3/cu.in. 449.6 / 27.44
    RAPPORTO DI COMPRESSIONE /
    Compression ratio .......................................................................... 12.0:1
    AVVIAMENTO / Starting .............................. ELETTRICO / Electric start
    SCARICO / Exhaust system ........................ SCARICO COMPLETO IN
    ACCIAIO INOX (SILENZIATORE E COLLETTORI) / Full stainless steel
    system (silencer and pipes)
    RAFFREDDAMENTO / Cooling ..................... A LIQUIDO / By liquid
    RADIATORI ACQUA / Water radiator .......... N°/No 2
    DISTRIBUZIONE / Timing system
    TIPO / Type
    DOPPIO ALBERO A CAMME IN TESTA, 4 VALVOLE
    / "DOHC", 4 valve
    LUBRIFICAZIONE / Lubrication
    TIPO / Type
    A CARTER SECCO CON DUE POMPE A LOBI E FILTRO A CARTUCCIA /
    Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter
    ACCENSIONE / Ignition
    TIPO / Type
    ELETTRONICA A SCARICA CAPACITIVA CON ANTICIPO VARIABILE A
    CONTROLLO DIGITALE / C.D.I. electronic, with variable advance
    (digital control)
    TIPO CANDELA / Spark plug type ............... "NGK" CR 9EKB
    DISTANZA ELETTRODI / Spark plug gap mm/in 0,7 / 0.0275
    ALIMENTAZIONE/ Fuel system
    TIPO / Type ...................................................... ad iniezione elettronica /
    electronic injection feed
    CORPO FARFALLATO/Throttle body .......... KEIHIN D46
    FRIZIONE / Clutch
    TIPO / Type
    MULTIDISCO IN BAGNO D'OLIO CON COMANDO IDRAULICO / Wet,
    multiplate type; hydraulic control
    N° DISCHI CONDUTTORI / Driving disc no .............................................. 6
    N° DISCHI CONDOTTI / Driven disc no ................................................... 6
    TRASMISSIONE PRIMARIA / Primary drive
    CORONA FRIZIONE / Clutch gear ................ Z/Teeth 22
    LIMITATORE DI COPPIA/ Torque limiter ....... Z/Teeth 36/20
    INGRANAGGIO PRIMARIA/ Primary gear .... Z/Teeth 32
    RAPPORTO DI TRASMISSIONE / Transmission ratio 2.618
    CAMBIO VELOCITÀ/ Transmission
    TIPO / Type
    CON INGRANAGGI SEMPRE IN PRESA / Constant mesh gear type
    N° MARCE / Speed gears no .................................................................. 6
    RAPPORTI DI TRASMISSIONE / Internal ratios
    ..................................................................... 1ª/1st 2.286 (32/14)
    ..................................................................... 2ª/2nd 1.875 (30/16)
    ..................................................................... 3ª/3rd 1.533 (23/15)
    ..................................................................... 4ª/4th 1.250 (25/20)
    ..................................................................... 5ª/5th 1.043 (24/23)
    ..................................................................... 6ª/6th 0.917 (22/24)
    TRASMISSIONE SECONDARIA / Secondary drive
    PIGNONE USCITA CAMBIO /
    Transmission sprocket ................................ Z/Teeth 15
    CORONA POSTERIORE /
    Rear wheel sprocket ................................... Z/Teeth 51
    RAPPORTO DI TRASMISSIONE /
    Transmission ratio .......................................................................... 3.40
    CATENA DI TRASMISSIONE / Driving chain
    MARCA E TIPO / Manufacturer and type "REGINA" 135 ORN 6-LKS (5/
    8"x1/4")
    RAPPORTI TOTALI DI TRASMISSIONE / Overall ratios
    ..................................................................... 1ª/1st 20.348
    ..................................................................... 2ª/2nd 16.689
    ..................................................................... 3ª/3rd 13.645
    ..................................................................... 4ª/4th 11.126
    ..................................................................... 5ª/5th 9.283
    ..................................................................... 6ª/6th 8.162
    MITO EV
    CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE / Technical data
    07/10
    TE449
    MOTOTELAIO / Chassis
    TELAIO / Frame
    TIPO / Type
    DOPPIO TRAVE E DOPPIA CULLA IN TUBI D'ACCIAIO
    ALTORESISTENZIALE AL Cr/Mo A SEZIONE TONDA ED ELLITTICA;
    TELAIETTO POSTERIORE IN LEGA D'ALLUMINIO / Double beam and
    double cradle high resistance Cr/Mo steel (round and elliptical section);
    Light alloy rear frame
    SOSPENSIONE ANTERIORE / Front suspension
    TIPO / Type
    FORCELLA TELEIDRAULICA A STELI ROVESCIATI E PERNO AVANZATO;
    REGOLAZIONE FRENO IDRAULICO IN COMPRESSIONE ED
    ESTENSIONE / "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with
    advanced axle; compression and rebound stroke adjustment
    Ø STELI / Fork legs dia. ............................... mm/in. 48 /1.89
    ESCURSIONE /
    Stroke .......................................................... mm/in. 295 / 11.61
    PRODUTTORE /
    Manufacturer .........................................................................."KAYABA"
    SOSPENSIONE POSTERIORE / Rear suspension
    TIPO / Type
    CINEMATISMO PROGRESSIVO CON MONOAMMORTIZZATORE
    IDRAULICO; REGOLAZIONE DEL PRECARICO DELLA MOLLA E DEL
    FRENO IDRAULICO IN COMPRESSIONE (ALTE E BASSE VELOCITA')
    ED ESTENSIONE / Progressive link with single hydraulic shock
    absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression (high and low
    speed) and rebound adjustment
    ESCURSIONE RUOTA / Wheel stroke ......... mm/in. 296 / 11.65
    PRODUTTORE AMMORTIZZATORE /
    Shock absorber manufacturer ..............................................."KAYABA"
    FRENO ANTERIORE / Front brake
    TIPO / Type
    A DISCO FISSO, TIPO "WAVE", CON COMANDO IDRAULICO E PINZA
    FLOTTANTE A DOPPIO PISTONCINO Ø24 / Fixed disc, "Wave" type,
    with hydraulic control and double Ø24 piston floating caliper
    Ø DISCO / Disc dia. ...................................... mm/in 260 / 10.24
    FRENO POSTERIORE / Rear brake
    TIPO / Type
    A DISCO FISSO, TIPO "WAVE", CON COMANDO IDRAULICO E PINZA
    FLOTTANTE A SINGOLO PISTONCINO Ø26 / Fixed disc, "Wave" type,
    with hydraulic control and floating Ø26 piston caliper
    Ø DISCO / Disc dia. ...................................... mm/in 240 / 9.45
    CERCHIO ANTERIORE / Front rim
    MATERIALE / Material........................... LEGA D'ALLUMINIO / Light alloy
    DIMENSIONI / Size ........................................ 1,60"x21"
    CERCHIO POSTERIORE / Rear rim
    MATERIALE / Material............................LEGA D'ALLUMINIO / Light alloy
    DIMENSIONI / Size ........................................ 2,15"x18"
    PNEUMATICO ANTERIORE / Front tire
    TIPO / Type.........................................."MICHELIN" Enduro Competition 3
    DIMENSIONE / Size ................................................................... 90/90-21"
    PNEUMATICO POSTERIORE / Rear tire
    TIPO / Type.........................................."MICHELIN" Enduro Competition 3
    DIMENSIONE / Size ................................................................. 140/80-18"
    IMPIANTO ELETTRICO / Electrical equipment
    TENSIONE IMPIANTO / Voltage .......................................................... 12V
    POTENZA LAMPADE / Lamps wattage
    FANALE ANTERIORE / Head light ............................................. 35 / 35 W
    LUCE DI POSIZIONE / Pilot light ...........................................................5 W
    FANALE POSTERIORE / Tail light..............DEL TIPO A "LED"/ "LED" type
    INDICATORI DIREZIONE / Turn signals ...............................................6 W
    BATTERIA / Battery ................................................................... 12V-6Ah



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