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Jun 11, 2023

2024 Husqvarna FE350w Guide • Total Motorcycle

Introducing the 2024 Husqvarna FE350w… Striking the perfect balance between power and handling, the new FE 350w is an exceptional off-road machine designed to open up new trails. Powered by a new

Introducing the 2024 Husqvarna FE350w…

Striking the perfect balance between power and handling, the new FE 350w is an exceptional off-road machine designed to open up new trails. Powered by a new engine, which is positioned inside a new frame to centralize mass, together with new WP XACT Suspension, handling and overall performance are much improved for 2024. Complete with a fresh, Swedish-inspired look and assembled with premium components throughout, the FE 350w ensures exceptional comfort throughout extended time in the saddle.

Husqvarna Motorcycles – Enduro Model Year 2024

Husqvarna Motorcycles’ all-new 2024 TE, FE, FEs, and FEw machines set a new standard for riding offroad. Expertly crafted with new frames, subframes, bodywork, suspension, and brakes, the extended list of shared innovations across the new enduro platform further improves the overall rideability of all seven machines.

The change to WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring forks will be favored by many riders, and by incorporating a mid-valve piston and hydrostop, smooth action and predictable performance is guaranteed. A redesigned WP XACT shock features a new piston to improve comfort and is 100 g lighter and 15 mm shorter while retaining 300 mm of travel. Both the fork and shock settings can be adjusted by hand for a fast and easy personalized set-up.

Working in perfect harmony with the WP suspension is the new chromium molybdenum steel frame. Improving anti-squat behavior and offering revised flex characteristics, the chassis, which includes a new and much more durable polyamide/aluminum hybrid subframe, guarantees each machine is exceptionally agile without sacrificing straight line stability.

All models feature new bodywork adorned with modern, Swedish-inspired graphics and a new high-grip seat cover. The rider triangle has been refined to provide more knee contact and therefore, better control. The slim design of the bodywork offers complete freedom of movement when riding. The new LED headlight produces a brighter light output and is installed with a much more efficient and user-friendly mounting system.

The TE 150, TE 250 and TE 300 2-stroke models are now powered by new engines that are fueled using Throttle Body Injection (TBI) technology. Introduced to maintain their best-in-class performance, TBI guarantees a much more consistent and controllable spread of power throughout the rev range, even in the toughest of conditions.

The competition FE 450, dual-sport FE 350s and FE 501s, and new 50-state off-highway compliant FE 350w and FE 501w machines benefit from new and much more compact engines. Positioned in the frame two degrees backwards when compared to the previous generation, the engines are designed to centralize mass and contribute to the improved anti-squat behavior of the chassis. In addition, the engines position all major components as centrally as possible for improved handling as well as generating maximum torque and power.

The line-up is complete with premium components shared across the range including a new LED headlight, enhanced BRAKTEC brakes with high performance GSK discs, a combined start/stop button, ProTaper handlebars, and Michelin enduro tires.

2024 Technical Highlights

Engine

The newly designed engine is tilted 2° backwards and therefore comes with a repositioned sprocket, which is 3 mm lower compared to the previous generation. The big benefit of this new design is improved anti squat behavior of the whole chassis.

Cylinder head

The fully redesigned DOHC cylinder head features finger followers with a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating, resulting in minimal friction and optimal performance. These actuate large steel valves (36.3 mm intake, 29.1 mm exhaust) which at the 11,500-rpm rev-limit open and close multiple times each second introducing fuel/air mixture to the carefully designed combustion chamber delivering efficient and optimal power throughout the rev-range.

The 29.1 mm exhaust valve is a result of the redesigned engine to deliver an optimized gas flow. Valve timings work perfectly in harmony with the redesigned and new camshaft.

For improved serviceability and maintenance works within the engine, the redesigned camshaft bearing bridge is screwed and increases stiffness.

Cylinder and piston

The 88 mm bore cylinder houses a forged bridged-box-type piston made by CP. Both the cylinder and piston are professionally engineered from high strength aluminum resulting in outstanding performance and reliability. The compression ratio is 13.7:1.

Crankshaft

The crankshaft is designed to offer the best possible performance while being placed in the perfect position to centralize oscillating masses for optimal handling. The plain big end bearing features two force-fitted bearing shells ensuring maximum reliability and durability. This guarantees long service intervals of 135 hours (big engine service in normal usage, in competition usage > 70 hours).

Crankcases

The crankcase has been redesigned and now comes with identical engine mounting points as the FE 450 engine.

The new engine is designed with mass centralization as one of the main criteria. The crankcases have been designed to house the internal components of the engine in the perfect position to achieve the ideal center of gravity while adding the least possible weight. The casings are manufactured using a high-pressure die cast production process, resulting in thin wall thickness while retaining exceptional reliability. The Husqvarna crown logo gives the bronze powder coated enduro specific and noise reducing clutch cover a premium and durable look. Additional oil scrappers on the ignition cover round off the package.

Gearbox

Produced by Pankl Racing Systems, the new 6-speed gearbox is designed to be extremely light and durable, featuring a primary gearing ratio of 24:72.

A redesign of the shift shaft reduces the operating forces of gear changes. The new gear lever is designed to prevent dirt build-up and ensures perfect gear selection in all conditions. An advanced gear sensor allows for specific engine maps delivering the best possible performance in each gear.

DDS clutch

The FE 350s and FE 350w feature a Dampened Diaphragm Steel (DDS) clutch. The exclusive characteristics of this system include a single diaphragm steel pressure plate instead of traditional coil springs. It integrates a damping system for better traction and durability. The clutch basket is a single-piece CNC machined steel component that allows the use of thin steel liners and contributes to the compact design of the engine.

The main improvement includes a better clutch cooling from the pressure lubrication, reducing clutch fade in high stress usage. The clutch basket has been redesigned and adapted for the new 6-speed transmission.

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