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